Former NBA star Rick Fox is set to be ratified tonight as a Free National Movement (FNM) candidate following a meeting at party headquarters. Fox, who has been weighing an entrance to frontline politics, had previously indicated his intention to run in St James, one of two new constituencies created by the recent Boundaries Commission report. However, with FNM deputy leader Shanendon Cartwright expected to secure the party’s nomination in St James, Fox has agreed to carry the

The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) has selected Obie Roberts as its candidate for the Southern Shores constituency following a closely watched and at times tense nomination process. Roberts, the party’s deputy chairman, prevailed over ZNS General Manager Clint Watson, who had also been seeking the PLP nod for the seat. The contest drew strong support for both men, culminating in a brief clash between their supporters outside PLP headquarters as party officials deliberated on

The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) has selected Senator Randy Rolle as its standard-bearer for the newly created Bimini and Berry Islands constituency ahead of the 2026 general election. The decision was taken by the party’s National General Council following a round of interviews with prospective candidates. Rolle and Tasha Hamilton were both considered for the nomination, but the council ultimately voted in favor of Rolle. The Bimini and Berry Islands seat is one of two ne

Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Senator Ronald Duncombe will not contest the Killarney constituency in the upcoming general election. Duncombe previously carried the PLP banner in Killarney during the 2021 General Election, where he was defeated by then–Free National Movement (FNM) leader Dr. Hubert Minnis. In that contest, Minnis secured 2,501 votes to Duncombe’s 1,948, while other candidates Richa Sands and Kendal Lewis Jr. each received 323 votes, and Celi Moss garnered 31

Prime Minister Philip Davis announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Government of The Bahamas and Emera Incorporated relative to the Grand Bahama Power Company, following a Cabinet meeting held on the island. Speaking at a news conference, Davis said the agreement represents a significant step toward energy reform in Grand Bahama and could mark the first time the Bahamian government would gain control of Grand Bahama’s power company since the

Prominent attorney Owen Wells was ratified Thursday night as the Progressive Liberal Party’s candidate for the newly created St. James constituency. St. James, which includes portions of the Killarney and Golden Isles constituencies, is one of two new seats established by the Constituencies Commission ahead of the next general election. Addressing party supporters following his ratification, Wells signaled his readiness to enter frontline politics, declaring, “St. James, I am

Former Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis is facing mounting criticism after publicly complaining about being interviewed by police at his luxury top-floor condominium in western New Providence, an interaction connected to the alleged mismanagement of his administration’s COVID-19 food assistance program. His remarks have reignited debate over what critics describe as a stark double standard rooted in his own record while in office. During Minnis’s tenure as prime minister foll

The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) is expected to ratify 14 additional candidates this week following a meeting of its National General Council scheduled for tomorrow night, as the governing party continues to gear up for a general election due this year. Among those slated for ratification are several incumbent members of Parliament, including Freetown MP Wayne Munroe, Marathon MP Lisa Rahming, Yamacraw MP Zane Lightbourne, Bamboo Town MP Patricia Deveaux, and Bain and Gran

Three political hopefuls are positioning themselves for the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) nomination in St. Anne’s, a constituency long regarded as a safe seat for the Free National Movement (FNM). Former ZNS sportscaster Christopher Saunders, entrepreneur Keno Wong and Latorna McPhee all appeared before the PLP Candidates Committee on Tuesday evening as the party ramps up preparations ahead of the next general election. The interviews, held at PLP headquarters, are part of

NBA champion and actor Rick Fox met today with Free National Movement (FNM) leader Michael Pintard at the NRG health food restaurant, fueling fresh speculation about Fox’s potential entry into frontline politics ahead of the next general election. The meeting comes days after Fox publicly expressed interest in running in the newly created St. James constituency in western New Providence. At the time, the Bahamian-born athlete said he had not decided whether he would seek offi

Former prime minister Dr. Hubert Minnis has found an unlikely new battleground in Bahamian politics: TikTok. Once known for a stiff, aloof leadership style that alienated voters and contributed to the Free National Movement’s crushing defeat in the 2021 General Election, Minnis is now attempting a political reinvention through short videos and carefully curated clips aimed squarely at younger voters who largely rejected him when he was in office. “I was trying to save the cou

An 18-year-old woman was killed in a single car collision on Prince Charles Drive this morning. Shortly after 1:00 a.m., a silver Suzuki Swift crashed into a wooden pole. Three individuals were inside the vehicle. One occupant, a female passenger, was found unresponsive. She was pronounced dead on the scene. The other two occupants, two men, sustained injuries and were transported to the hospital for further medical treatment.

High-profile attorney Owen Wells is considering a run for the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) in the newly created St. James constituency, party insiders confirmed. Wells was spotted sitting in the public gallery of the House of Assembly on Wednesday morning as the long-awaited boundaries report was tabled, formally outlining the creation of St. James. The new constituency is located in western New Providence and comprises sections of Killarney and Golden Isles. His presence

West Grand Bahama and Bimini Member of Parliament Kingsley Smith says he is pleased for residents of Bimini following the long-anticipated split of the constituency, which will now be known as Bimini and the Berry Islands. Speaking on the change, Smith acknowledged that Bimini residents had lobbied for years to be separated from West Grand Bahama, arguing that their community often received less attention and fewer resources under the former constituency arrangement. Smith sa

Former cabinet minister Renward Wells is threatening to upend the Free National Movement’s (FNM) carefully laid plans in Bamboo Town, signaling his intention to run in the constituency despite the party already naming a candidate for the 2026 general election. Wells, who served two terms as Member of Parliament for Bamboo Town, lost the seat in 2021 to Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) candidate Patricia Deveaux. In recent months, he sought to reclaim the FNM nomination ahead o

Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Senator Randy Rolle is said to be positioning himself to seek the party’s nomination in the newly created Bimini constituency ahead of the 2026 General Election. The Bimini seat emerged from a new boundaries report by the Constituencies Commission, which separated Bimini from the former West Grand Bahama and Bimini constituency. That seat is currently held by PLP Member of Parliament Kingsley Smith. Rolle has been active on the ground in Bimini

The government is expected to announce the split of a Family Island constituency, currently held by the PLP, following the completion of the Constituencies Commission’s report, as preparations intensify for this year’s general election. Sources indicate that a constituency which currently spans more than one Family Island is among two constituencies likely to be divided ahead of the upcoming poll. Any change would increase the number of constituencies beyond the current total

With growing interest among prominent Bahamians to represent the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) in this year’s general election, tensions flared last night during a closed Southern Shores Branch Association meeting of the PLP as the party moves forward with its selection process for the Southern Shores constituency. The meeting, held at PLP headquarters, was marked by heated exchanges both inside the session and among supporters gathered outside. Party members heard presenta

Former Member of Parliament for Acklins and Crooked Island, Dr. Franklyn Walkine, has died, leaving behind a legacy of public service, medical leadership, and entrepreneurship. Dr. Walkine was widely regarded as a hugely successful entrepreneur and a pioneer in air ambulance services in The Bahamas. He also played a key role in developments at Lake View Cemetery, contributing to areas beyond medicine and politics that touched many lives. In a statement, the Progressive Libera

Jones Communications Network (JCN) has named Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation Chester Cooper as its 2025 Person of the Year, citing his leadership and transformative impact on Bahamian tourism. The award will be presented on January 30, 2026, during a ceremony at the JCN Media Theatre, where media, public officials, and industry stakeholders are expected to gather to recognize Cooper’s contributions to national development. In announcing