Prime Minister Philip Davis is mourning the death of former Progressive Liberal Party Member of Parliament and former Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Neville Wisdom, remembering him as a committed public servant whose contributions to politics, sports, culture and national development will not be forgotten. “Ann and I are deeply saddened by the passing of Neville Wisdom, former Progressive Liberal Party Member of Parliament, former Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture,

The Bahamas is mourning the death of former Cabinet Minister Neville Wisdom, who served the country for years in several key government portfolios. Wisdom, a former Progressive Liberal Party Member of Parliament, was well known for his service in public life and his involvement in youth and sports development. During the first Christie administration, he served as Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, a portfolio that placed him at the forefront of efforts to advance young p

The forensic DNA reports commissioned by the government for the Independence Day plane crazy victims have arrived in The Bahamas, marking a significant step toward formally identifying the victims of the July 10th crash in North Andros. The scientific analysis contained in the reports will allow authorities to confirm the identities of the passengers who died in the tragic crash. The forensic documents are now under the jurisdiction of the Chief Forensic Pathologist at Prince

Former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham has called an urgent meeting with influential senior members of the party to discuss the future of FNM Leader Michael Pintard. Cars belonging to several prominent FNM figures were seen parked outside the meeting this evening, which comes at a critical time for the opposition party. The developing fallout follows comments made by Pintard just one day earlier during an appearance on former FNM Cabinet Minister Zhivargo Laing’s radio program

An 18-year-old woman is expected to appear before the Magistrate’s Court today in connection with a series of violent incidents that left three men dead and allegedly involved an armed robbery. The woman is scheduled to be arraigned at noon on three counts of murder, three counts of attempted murder, and multiple firearm-related charges. Police say the charges stem from three separate shootings and an armed robbery that occurred on Friday, August 21, and Saturday, August 22.

The Department of Immigration repatriated 104 Haitian nationals to Haiti today. The group, comprising 76 men and 27 women and one child, was transported in buses from the Carmichael Road Detention Centre to Lynden Pindling International Airport, where they boarded a Bahamasair flight bound for Haiti. The latest repatriation brings the number of illegal migrants returned to their countries of origin to more than 2,000 between January and August 2026. Immigration officials say

The Office of the Prime Minister is seeking to clear up what it says is confusion surrounding the September 1 rollout of One Tax Bahamas, amid calls from the Opposition for the implementation to be halted. Senator Latrae Rahming said One Tax Bahamas is not a new tax and does not introduce higher tax rates or create a pathway for new taxes. Instead, Rahming described the initiative as a modernised digital platform intended to make it easier for individuals and businesses to ma

Residents of Little Grand Cay could see power restoration as early as Tuesday with the rental generation unit expected to arrive on the island, barring any further unforeseen delays. The shipping company responsible for transporting the replacement generator said the unit was released from the rental company on Saturday after servicing was completed. However, the company was only notified late Friday evening that it had been selected to provide and mobilize the replacement ge

The 2026 BGCSE results point to modest improvement in national pass rates, but the sharp decline in mathematics performance remains a major challenge for education officials. Director of Education Dominique McCartney-Russell delivered the 2026 BGCSE results today, reporting that the overall A-D pass rate increased from 70.13 percent in 2025 to 71.49 percent this year. The A-C pass rate also edged upward, moving from 51.13 percent to 51.61 percent. However, McCartney-Russell s

FNM Leader Michael Pintard may be starting to feel the heat after the party’s former leader, former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham delivered what could be a stinging message to the Free National Movement — find a leader who can actually win. And with the FNM licking its wounds after a disastrous general election performance, those words are putting the spotlight squarely on Pintard’s leadership. Ingraham, once considered one of Pintard’s most powerful political allies, made t

The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology says it has not introduced a new policy requiring male public school students to have “skin bald haircuts.” In a statement issued Sunday, the ministry said the document circulating on social media was not issued or authorised by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and that no such policy exists. The ministry said its existing grooming policy remains unchanged. Under the current policy, male students are expected

Thirty-five residents of Bozine Town are now the legal owners of the land they have called home for generations, after Prime Minister Philip Davis presented them with their land deeds today. The ceremony marks a major step in the government’s effort to resolve a decades-long land dispute that has left families in the community without the security of formal title to their properties. Back in March, Housing Minister Keith Bell told Parliament that the government was moving to

Minister of Urban Renewal and Community Affairs Lisa Rahming is pointing to a series of community-based initiatives as early results of her first 100 days in office, with a focus on improving homes, empowering residents and expanding opportunities for Bahamians. Rahming says the Ministry’s work is centred on people — from vulnerable homeowners and small contractors to women, persons with disabilities and families affected by disasters. One of the major initiatives was a Small

Prime Minister Philip Davis and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education Chester Cooper got a firsthand look at repairs underway at three public schools today, as the government pushes to have all 49 schools in its summer repair programme ready for the new academic year. Davis and Cooper toured SC McPherson Junior High, H.O. Nash Junior High and Palmdale Primary School, where repair works are said to be more than 90 percent complete. Davis said he was encouraged by the

Prime Minister Philip Davis is defending Energy Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis against criticism that she has been largely silent amid the country’s ongoing power crisis. Davis was pressed on the criticism following his national address on Monday night, during which he outlined the challenges facing Bahamas Power and Light, including aging infrastructure inherited by his administration, while detailing the government’s plans for energy reform. Asked whether the Energy Minister

Prime Minister Philip Davis today handed over the keys to rent-to-own homes to eleven families in Cockburn Town, San Salvador, as the government continues its push to make homeownership more accessible to Bahamians. The homes, located in the Cockburn Town subdivision, are part of the government’s Rent-to-Own Initiative, which is designed to help families who can afford to own a home but need assistance overcoming the financial barriers to homeownership. Davis said the initiat

Fake government websites are being used to scam residents seeking to pay traffic citations, fixed penalty notices, tickets and other related fees online. Police have identified several fraudulent links and platforms that are designed to look like legitimate government websites and could be used to collect people’s personal and financial information. The public is being urged not to click on suspicious links, make payments through unofficial platforms or provide banking and o

Prime Minister Philip Davis and Minister of Housing and Land Reform Keith Bell are expected to hand over keys to new homeowners in San Salvador on Monday as the government continues its push to expand affordable housing opportunities throughout The Bahamas. The ceremony in will take place at Cockburn Town Subdivision, a new affordable housing development on Bastian Street where recipients are set to officially receive their new homes. The development forms part of the governm

Residents of Grand Cay are facing another disruption, with the island’s water supply expected to remain off until this evening after the local water plant ran out of fuel. For families in Grand Cay, the loss of both electricity and running water has created an especially difficult situation on a Sunday, traditionally one of the busiest cooking and laundry days in many Bahamian communities. Without electricity, residents are already struggling to keep food refrigerated and ope

Residents of Little Grand Cay are facing an extended wait for electricity after Bahamas Power and Light says a replacement generation unit needed to restore power is undergoing repairs and testing. BPL says the unit, which was expected to provide relief to the island following a major mechanical failure of its existing generator, is now expected to be ready for shipment to Little Grand Cay on Wednesday. The latest development has left residents frustrated, with some questioni