The Big Story

The Saint Augustine’s College (SAC) Big Red Machine reeled of its third straight Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools (BAISS) track and field win earlier today at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium. Both SAC and Queens College traded the lead throughout most of the final day; however, SAC won three out of the final four relays to pull away...

The Ministry of Social Services through its Urban Renewal division expressed love to some 250 senior citizens with a post Valentine’s Day treat to Galleria Cinemas, Friday, February 16. The seniors, who represented some 10 Urban Renewal Centres, basked in the moment as they embraced the sights of the Mall at Marathon and sounds of the Urban Renewal Band, which...

A man is dead after a stabbing incident at Potter's Cay Dock early Friday morning according to police. According to police reports, a male was walking on Potter's Cay Dock when he discovered another male lying unresponsive on the pavement shortly before 5 a.m. While police and emergency medical services were summoned to the location, they were unable to revive...

Despite efforts to balance the country's books and slash government expenses, Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employer's Confederation CEO, Edison Sumner, told reporters yesterday that the Minnis Administration has more work to do if they want to get the country's fiscal house in order and suggested the prime minister begin with, what Sumner calls, a bloated Cabinet. “The government has...

The Board of Directors of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) announces the appointment of Graham Whitmarsh who assumes the position of Interim Managing Director effective Monday, February 19, 2018. Whitmarsh will report to the NHIA Board of Directors and lead the expanded and accelerate implementation of NHI in the Bahamas. The Board expects a permanent Bahamian Managing Director will be appointed to lead NHI...

Conch-management in the Family Islands just got a major boost from the Japanese Government in the form of a non-reimbursable community grant worth half a million dollars. Funded through the Japanese government's Japan Special Fund Poverty Reduction Programme (JPO), the project also gets a nod from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), which was instrumental in helping The Bahamas receive the grant....

The Ministry of Finance is currently undergoing a performance management reform that its newly appointed Deputy Financial Secretary for Operations, Eugenia Cartwright, will intimately be responsible for following through. Creating history as the first female to serve as treasurer in the Public Treasury Department, Cartwright is being ushered into the position to help ensure the ministry continues to make significant...

North Eleuthera students were a part of an historical moment yesterday as they participated in the first ever college far sponsored by Junior Achievement Bahamas on the island. Organized by the area's MP, Howard Rickey Mackey, the fair, which usually only takes place in New Providence, was hosted at the The Landing Hotel in Harbour Island. Taking part in the...

Persons ailed with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in The Bahamas can now have access to a much better quality of healthcare thanks to the recent launch of “HIV Continued Medical Education for Physicians” by the Ministry of Health. The programme is the first of 12 training modules with a mandate to ensure the highest quality of services for health...

The country’s military arm is set for a major boost as it has plans to expand and construct bases in Inagua and Ragged Island to sustain long-term deployments of its ships and aircraft. The news came as members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) were encouraged to “hold the line” last Friday by RBDF Commodore, Tellis Bethel, at the...

Police officials have released artist renderings of three men wanted for questioning in connection with a series of armed robberies that targeted public service vehicles in the southwestern New Providence district. The first suspect stands between 5”10-5’11” tall, medium build and medium brown complexion. The second suspect is described as being 5”5-5’6” tall, brown complexion and medium build. A third...

Grand Bahama is set for a major economic boost according to Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon Hubert Minnis, who announced in Parliament yesterday that an estimated $4 billion will be injected into its economy in short order. Slated as an oil refinery and storage facility east of the island, the approved project is being facilitated by the Oban Energies Management...

Speaker of the House, Halson Moultrie, admitted in Parliament yesterday that he was wrong for comments made against members of the Official Opposition. Moultrie made the apologetic remarks after House members participated in a 'no confidence' vote against the Speaker, which did not pass. The four opposition members voted in favour of the resolution while 24 members of the governing...