https://ewnews.com Bahamas Latest News Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:45:25 +0000 en-us hourly 12 https://ewnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cropped-fav-1.png https://ewnews.com 32 32 NASSAU, BAHAMAS— Police have arrested and charged two men following an investigation into a viral social media video depicting the assault of a man on Moore’s Island. Police said the incident occurred shortly after 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026, in the area known as Front Street, Hard Bargain, Moore’s Island. Preliminary investigations revealed […] https://ewnews.com/two-men-charged-after-viral-moores-island-assault-video-investigation/ https://ewnews.com/?p=203806 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:52:23 +0000   NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Five United States nationals were arrested on Monday following a physical altercation at the Nassau Cruise Port that later escalated into a violent confrontation at a police station, leaving four police officers injured and causing damage to police property. According to preliminary reports, shortly after 4:45 p.m., Tourism Police officers were […] https://ewnews.com/five-u-s-nationals-arrested-after-cruise-port-altercation-escalates-into-violent-police-station-confrontation/ https://ewnews.com/?p=203802 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:46:31 +0000 PM Davis Defends Halkitis Amid Controversy https://ewnews.com/pm-davis-defends-halkitis-amid-controversy/ https://ewnews.com/?p=203734 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:59:41 +0000 Opposition Leader Claims PM “Abusing” Parliamentary Power https://ewnews.com/opposition-leader-claims-pm-abusing-parliamentary-power/ https://ewnews.com/?p=203737 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:58:53 +0000 HOA Speaker Doubles Down On Parliamentary Authority https://ewnews.com/hoa-speaker-doubles-down-on-parliamentary-authority/ https://ewnews.com/?p=203740 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:57:03 +0000 Opposition: Government Procurement Process Not 100% Transparent https://ewnews.com/opposition-government-procurement-process-not-100-transparent/ https://ewnews.com/?p=203746 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:56:40 +0000 Thompson Reveals Eric Gardiner Related To ‘Wife’s Family’; Denies Any Financial Benefits https://ewnews.com/thompson-reveals-eric-gardiner-related-to-wifes-family-denies-any-financial-benefits/ https://ewnews.com/?p=203743 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:56:31 +0000 Prophet Accused Of Exploiting Workers, Now Wanted By Police https://ewnews.com/prophet-accused-of-exploiting-workers-now-wanted-by-police/ https://ewnews.com/?p=203749 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:55:45 +0000 Mother Holds Dying 21-Year-Old Son After Weekend Shooting https://ewnews.com/mother-holds-dying-21-year-old-son-after-weekend-shooting/ https://ewnews.com/?p=203752 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:55:41 +0000 Police Conduct Walk-A-Bout In Fort Charlotte Community Following Murder https://ewnews.com/police-conduct-walk-a-bout-in-fort-charlotte-community-following-murder/ https://ewnews.com/?p=203755 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:54:55 +0000 Scrutiny Of Beaches And Parks Authority Expenditure Uncertainty Continues https://ewnews.com/scrutiny-of-beaches-and-parks-authority-expenditure-uncertainty-continues/ https://ewnews.com/?p=203758 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:53:00 +0000 Manhunt Underway After Hit-And-Run Death In Eleuthera https://ewnews.com/manhunt-underway-after-hit-and-run-death-in-eleuthera/ https://ewnews.com/?p=203761 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:52:13 +0000 U.S. Coast Guard Ends Bahamas Mission https://ewnews.com/u-s-coast-guard-ends-bahamas-mission/ https://ewnews.com/?p=203764 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:51:24 +0000 Suspected Arson Destroys Trailer In North Abaco https://ewnews.com/suspected-arson-destroys-trailer-in-north-abaco/ https://ewnews.com/?p=203769 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:50:05 +0000 NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Finance Minister Michael Halkitis has defended the government’s VAT cuts on food, amid public concerns that the changes could increase prices and add further pressure to the cost of living. Halkitis acknowledged that Bahamians are “rightly concerned” about rising living costs but said a significant part of the challenge is driven by external […] https://ewnews.com/halkitis-defends-vat-cut-on-food-says-policy-will-ease-cost-pressures-not-raise-prices/ https://ewnews.com/?p=203674 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:11:09 +0000 NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Minister Finance Michael Halkitis defended the government’s public procurement practices during the budget debate, arguing that the system has become more transparent and accountable despite criticism from the opposition. Addressing concerns about the administration’s procurement processes, Halkitis said public procurement is “not static” and continues to evolve through ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening […] https://ewnews.com/halkitis-touts-procurement-reforms-points-to-1-36bn-in-local-awards/ https://ewnews.com/?p=203679 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:06:15 +0000 NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Prime Minister Philip Davis defended Finance Minister Michael Halkitis in Parliament on Monday, stating that he is satisfied that “there is nothing immoral, unethical or otherwise illegal” in the conduct being raised by the Opposition, amid a controversy surrounding a construction company he was connected to and renewed calls for his resignation. During […] https://ewnews.com/pm-defends-halkitis-says-nothing-immoral-unethical-or-illegal-amid-resignation-calls/ https://ewnews.com/?p=203715 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:04:46 +0000 NASSAU, BAHAMAS- CG Atlantic General Insurance Ltd has been ordered to pay $10,000 in non-party costs after the Supreme Court found that the insurer “effectively controlled key aspects of litigation that led to wasted legal expenses,” before withdrawing from proceedings when coverage issues were later discovered. The ruling delivered on June  4, 2026 by Registrar […] https://ewnews.com/insurer-held-liable-for-10000-in-litigation-costs/ https://ewnews.com/?p=203654 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:11:16 +0000 NASSAU, BAHAMAS – As Andros faces growing opportunities in tourism, entrepreneurship, conservation and investment, business leaders, policymakers, tourism stakeholders and residents will gather on Mangrove Cay on Thursday, June 18, 2026, for the 18th Annual Andros Business Outlook under the theme, “Strengthening Foundations for Long-Term Prosperity.” The event, to be held at Swain’s Cay Lodge, […] https://ewnews.com/business-leaders-to-explore-pathways-to-long-term-prosperity-at-18th-annual-andros-business-outlook/ https://ewnews.com/?p=203651 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:09:41 +0000