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

Golden Gates Member of Parliament Pia Glover-Rolle says she has formally written to the executive management of Bahamas Power and Light, demanding an explanation for the persistent electricity interruptions that have plagued the constituency throughout the summer. In a Facebook post, Glover-Rolle said residents have been forced to endure multiple outages during the day and night, creating growing frustration and hardship for families and businesses alike. "For weeks, constitu

Officials have officially broken ground on the New Providence LNG terminal aimed at reshaping The Bahamas' energy sector and improving the reliability of electricity generation. FOCOL Holdings CEO Dexter Adderley described the groundbreaking as a historic milestone, outlining a three-phase rollout for the project. The first phase, expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2027, will supply liquefied natural gas to 90 megawatts of gas turbines at Clifton Pier. The secon

59-year-old trade unionist was allegedly murdered by the suspect who was recently released on bail after robbing him last year. The tragic incident comes days before the armed robbery trial was set to start. This morning’s violent chain of events ended with gunfire between suspects and two off-duty police officers on Carmichael Road Sunday morning. The incident unfolded shortly before 8 a.m. near the intersection of Spikenard and Carmichael Roads, where the off-duty officers,

59-year-old man murdered on Carmichael Rd, suspect shot A 59-year-old man is dead after a violent chain of events that ended with gunfire between suspects and two off-duty police officers on Carmichael Road Sunday morning. The incident unfolded shortly before 8 a.m. near the intersection of Spikenard and Carmichael Roads, where the off-duty officers, travelling in a private vehicle, reportedly witnessed a silver Suzuki strike a man who was lying in the street. The victim, a 5

A 59-year-old man is dead after a violent chain of events that ended with gunfire between suspects and two off-duty police officers on Carmichael Road Sunday morning. The incident unfolded shortly before 8 a.m. near the intersection of Spikenard and Carmichael Roads, where the off-duty officers, travelling in a private vehicle, reportedly witnessed a silver Suzuki strike a man who was lying in the street. The victim, a 59-year-old man dressed in a dark T-shirt and blue denim

The government is welcoming the offer of up to 300 teachers from Ghana, insisting the initiative is aimed at addressing a critical shortage of educators while maintaining that Bahamians will be given first priority for available teaching positions. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Science and Technology Chester Cooper issued the statement in response to concerns raised by the Bahamas Union of Teachers and the Free National Movement over the proposed recruitmen

The Ministry of Energy, Utilities and Aviation has confirmed that the Civil Aviation Authority Bahamas (CAAB) has temporarily suspended the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) of Flamingo Air following a plane crash in North Andros. In a statement issued Friday, the ministry said it was notified of the crash involving a Flamingo Air aircraft earlier in the day. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) will lead the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the a

A serious traffic accident on John F. Kennedy Drive has left multiple people injured, adding to what has already been a tragic Independence Day holiday. The crash occurred Friday afternoon and involved at least two vehicles, with one overturning on the busy thoroughfare. Before emergency medical services arrived, bystanders and loved ones rushed to assist the injured, doing their best to keep them comfortable while waiting for first responders. The circumstances surrounding t

Authorities have launched a search operation following reports of a plane crash near North Andros Airport. Police said the control room received an alert that an aircraft had crashed in the Pine Yard area, near the airport. According to preliminary information, seven people were on board the aircraft. Emergency responders and law enforcement officers were immediately dispatched to the scene, while the relevant local authorities have also been notified and are assisting in the

Police in Bimini have launched an investigation into a structural fire that destroyed a multi-family residential building on Kings Highway in Bailey Town early Wednesday morning. According to a preliminary police report, shortly after 6:00 a.m., officers were alerted to the incident and responded to the scene. Upon arrival, they found a two-storey concrete-and-wood structure containing four residences fully engulfed in flames. With the assistance of volunteers, firefighters a

Minister of Energy, Utilities and Aviation JoBeth Coleby-Davis has pledged faster public communication and accelerated energy sector reforms following the widespread power outages that affected thousands of homes and businesses across New Providence on Sunday. Coleby-Davis acknowledged the significant impact the outages had on residents, businesses and essential services, saying she understood the frustration experienced by Bahamians. According to Bahamas Power and Light (BPL

The 19-year-old driver accused of causing the crash that claimed the lives of five teenagers after his car struck a tree on Shirley Street last month has been charged in connection with the fatal accident. Marcus Thacker Jr has been charged with five counts of vehicular manslaughter. Prosecutors allege that on the morning of Sunday, June 28, he drove a vehicle west along Shirley Street in a manner dangerous to the public, resulting in the deaths of Diamond Stubbs, Evalena Joh

The Fort Charlotte Family Market brought affordable grocery shopping directly to residents on Saturday, as families turned out in large numbers to take advantage of significant savings on everyday essentials. Hosted by Member of Parliament for Fort Charlotte and Minister of Innovation and National Development Sebastian Bastian, the initiative offered residents access to a wide range of grocery items at prices reduced by as much as 40 percent, helping to ease the burden of ris

A fifth person has died following the devastating traffic collision that occurred on Sunday at the intersection of Shirley Street and Church Street. Police confirmed that a 25-year-old man, who had remained hospitalized in critical condition since the crash, succumbed to his injuries. His death brings the total number of lives lost in the collision to five. The crash had already claimed the lives of four teenage girls: Diamond Stubbs, Betrica Brown, Evalena Johnson, and Stani

Police have taken a 19-year-old man into custody as investigations continue into the tragic traffic collision that claimed the lives of four young women on Shirley Street early Sunday morning. Police confirmed that the driver involved in the June 28 crash, which occurred in the area of Shirley Street and Church Street, is assisting officers with their ongoing investigation. The victims have been identified as Stania Webb, Diamond Stubbs, Betrica Brown and Evalena Johnson. Acc

Small home repairs contractors gathered for a workshop hosted by the Ministry of Urban Renewal designed to empower and create opportunities for Bahamian contractors. Prime Minister Philip Davis said Bahamians should have every opportunity to participate in the development of The Bahamas. “We believe in investing in local talent and supporting small businesses, because when Bahamian contractors succeed, communities benefit”, he said. He noted that government investment in loca

Former Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis has suffered another setback following his unsuccessful independent bid in the May 12 general election, forfeiting his $400 election deposit after failing to secure the minimum share of votes required under the law. While the loss of the deposit is unlikely to have any financial impact on the millionaire former prime minister, it represents a blow to his massive ego after his decisive defeat at the polls. Minnis, who contested the Killa

Grief filled the air on Tuesday as the families of four teenage girls killed in a devastating car crash returned to the scene of the tragedy on Shirley Street for an emotional memorial service. Tears flowed freely as relatives and loved ones embraced one another beside a makeshift memorial that had been created where the crash occurred early Sunday morning. Bouquets of flowers, balloons, teddy bears and framed photographs rested on a blanket, serving as a poignant tribute to

The Bahamas National Statistical Institute (BNSI) has recorded an increase in employment, with an additional 3,450 people finding work between the third and fourth quarters of 2025. Total employment rose from 222,575 persons in the third quarter to 226,025 in the fourth quarter. The BNSI noted that women accounted for the majority of that growth, reflecting increased female participation in the labour market. The number of discouraged workers also declined compared with the t