NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police are observing a crime trend that involves armed criminals targeting residents as they arrive home and stealing their cars, according to Chief Superintendent Chrislyn Skippings. In a statement today, Skippings advised the public, to be vigilant and aware of their surroundings as the recent trend has been observed over the past […]
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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 […]
JUST THE START: Bus drivers warn strike could be next after protest
NASSAU, BAHAMAS —The Bahamas Unified Bus Drivers Union is warning that its protest yesterday could be a prelude to a wider strike if the Davis administration does not soon address its demand for higher bus fares. Corvell Colebrooke, general secretary of the union, said 110 of 228 bus drivers participated in the protest, which he […]
MAKE IT HAPPEN: Former Labour director wants increase in retirement age so long as it’s optional
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Former Labour Director John Pinder believes the government, in an effort to help save the National Insurance Board, should give people the option to retire at 67. The latest actuarial report on the NIB, like previous ones, recommends that the retirement age be increased from 65 to 67 to enhance the sustainability […]
Letters to the Editor: How do Bahamians benefit from foreign banks?
Dear Editor, How do Bahamians benefit from banks that pay no interest? Why do we tolerate foreign banks that pay very little or no interest for the privilege of holding our money and using it to make themselves a profit, yet charge us for everything they can, as often as they possibly can? A glance […]
ORG mobilizes youth activists in anti-Gender-Based Violence program
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Twenty-three young adults have been engaged in helping the youth of The Bahamas to gain greater awareness of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and strategies that can lead to its reduction in our country. The cohort was formed due to ORG’s latest iteration of its Me, You, Us Youth Saloon project, which featured both […]
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 […]
Oaktree partners with BBF for the FIBA World Cup Americas Qualifiers as Title Sponsor
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — An avid basketball player from her childhood and Jr. National Girls team member, Oaktree Medical Center’s CEO Kristi Deveaux is a strong proponent of the game, youth development, and health and wellness. “I love the game and as a former National Jr. Girls player, when the invitation was extended for Oaktree to […]
Jay Fitness donates proceeds of Fun/Run walk to the Bahamas Kidney Association
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Jay Fitness family recently made a donation to The Bahamas Kidney Association with proceeds raised from the 5K Jay Way Fun Run/Walk. It’s a cause close to the company’s heart as a member of the Jay Fitness family has donated a kidney to someone who desperately needed it. They went through […]
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 […]
COLLISION COURSE: Murders in The Bahamas on record pace
Murders up 30 percent, compared to this time last year NASSAU, BAHAMAS — With a total of 74 murders recorded in just over six months, the rate of killings in The Bahamas is on par with the record set in 2015. There were 146 murders that year, the most killings in a year in the […]
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 […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Take a stand today against “heinous attacks on our children”
Dear Editor, I pen this letter, not because l take pleasure in doing so, but as a responsible citizen l must. I refuse to sit in silence on this vexing issue. My team and l will not rest until every adult in this country summons the courage to take action against these heinous attacks on […]
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 […]