Woman dies in alleged drowning

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police are investigating an alleged drowning incident that claimed the life of a 38-year-old woman yesterday. According to police, the woman was at a vacation resort in western New Providence sometime around 4.22pm. The victim was a 38-year-old resident of Bacardi Road. “Preliminary reports indicate that a female employee was operating a […]

CIBC FirstCaribbean supports Grand Bahama Children’s Home $400,000 Goal

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Grand Bahama Children’s Home (GBCH) is now focused on raising $400,000 through regular fixed donations following the devastating impact of COVID-19 and Hurricane Dorian especially. With almost 30 children under its 24-hour care, providing necessities and meeting salary obligations for caregivers are a must. CIBC FirstCaribbean recently toured the refurbished children’s […]

Waitt Foundation looking to expand reach to The Bahamas to build capacity for sustainable ocean research

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — An organization committed to providing technical support, building a global network, and impacting funding to support our oceans has begun the work to extend its reach to The Bahamas. The Waitt Foundation, committed to working for sustainable, resilient, and thriving seas on the planet, joined in a bilateral meeting with the Bahamas […]

IMMUNITY: Adrian Gibson’s ex-fiance strikes deal with DPP to testify against the Long Island MP

DPP, Franklyn Williams declines to comment on immunity agreement NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has granted immunity to the ex-fiance of Long Island MP Adrian Gibson, agreeing that she will not face criminal prosecution so long as she testifies truthfully against the former Water & Sewerage Corporation chairman, according […]

Murder rate alarms Christian Council

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The escalating murder rate is alarming and requires a multi-layered approach, Bahamas Christian Council President Delton Fernander said yesterday. His comment came after eight men were killed in seven days, bring the murder tally for the year near 80. He said: “As a church we are deeply concerned about the amount of […]

New squash champions crowned at Four Walls

Open tournament exposes new comers to competitive play NASSAU, BAHAMAS — After five days of competition, new champions in five divisions were crowned at the inaugural Four Walls Squash Open Championship tournament last week. Sunday’s finals attracted old and new players, who were all excited to see the rebirth of the fun and competitive sport. “The competition was […]

BCB and BIS hold ‘National Pride Day’ Flag Raising Ceremony, as Independence Celebrations Beg

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Marking the start of the country’s 49th Independence anniversary celebrations, the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas (BCB) and Bahamas Information Services (BIS) held a ‘National Pride Day’ Flag Raising Ceremony at the corporation’s entrance on Friday. Flag raising ceremonies were held at government offices across the nation today to launch Independence celebrations […]