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

Prime Minister Philip Davis is expected to address the nation Monday night amid growing frustration over persistent power outages that have affected thousands of New Providence residents this summer. The Office of the Prime Minister has advised broadcast networks that Davis intends to deliver a National Address at 8 p.m. on Monday, August 17. While the government has not disclosed the specific focus of the address, the Prime Minister is expected to speak about the ongoing pow

The government has officially commissioned the newly renovated Horseshoe Drive Outreach Centre on Pitt Road, marking what officials say is a significant step in strengthening the delivery of social services to thousands of Bahamians. Prime Minister Philip Davis, senior members of his Cabinet and Minister of Social Services Barbara Cartwright joined officials at the commissioning ceremony. The centre will house the Department of Gender and Family Island Affairs and the Protect

A ten-month-old baby girl who was rushed to hospital and died after reportedly falling inside a moving vehicle. The infant was taken to hospital shortly before 3:45 a.m., unresponsive and bleeding from the mouth. Medical personnel alerted police officers after the child was brought in for emergency treatment. Investigators spoke with a doctor, who said a man had transported the infant to the hospital. Police subsequently interviewed the driver, who said he had been travelling

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is mourning the death of Sophia Edgecombe, Chief Executive Officer at the Passport Office in Freeport, Grand Bahama, who passed away on Tuesday. Edgecombe was remembered as a competent, committed and dedicated professional who devoted 35 years to public service at the Passport Office. The ministry described her as a model public servant who consistently went beyond the call of duty in serving both the public and her colleagues. Officials said t

The government is moving to tighten oversight of overtime payments at Bahamas Power and Light, as the utility’s annual overtime bill approaches $20 million. The government says the level of overtime is “unsustainable and unacceptable” and places an unreasonable financial burden on BPL and, ultimately, the Bahamian people. The issue has also drawn attention to the overtime earnings of Bahamas Electrical Workers Union President Kyle Wilson. Wilson earns an annual salary of $78,

A Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) employee has died after he was electrocuted while carrying out work on a high-voltage utility pole in Grand Cay on Tuesday night. The victim has been identified as 35-year-old Lawrence "LJ" Cooper, whose sudden death has left co-workers, family members and residents in mourning. According to police, the fatal industrial accident occurred shortly before 9 p.m. on Tuesday. Preliminary reports indicate that Cooper, a BPL employee, was working on a

Education Minister Chester Cooper has announced an aggressive teacher recruitment initiative to address a national shortage. Cooper pointed to the scale of the public education system, which includes 162 schools across 24 islands serving approximately 40,000 students, saying the challenge requires collaboration from educators, administrators, unions, parents, tertiary institutions, communities and government agencies. While acknowledging differing opinions on the recruitment