Four teenage girls were killed in an early morning car crash that left three males and one female hospitalized. The tragic accident happened in the area of Shirley Street and Church Street around 1am when a grey Mazda sedan crashed into a tree. The vehicle was occupied by eight individuals. Three female passengers were unresponsive at the scene, while the remaining five occupants had sustained injuries. Emergency Medical Services personnel responded, examined the victims, and

Free National Movement MP for St. Anne's Adrian White is facing criticism after attending the U.S. Embassy's celebration marking the 250th anniversary of American independence on Friday night wearing a bright red hat bearing the slogan, "Trump Was Right About Everything." The hat, which openly expresses support for U.S. President Donald Trump, quickly became a talking point on social media and in political circles, with some Bahamians questioning whether it was appropriate fo

Senator Latrae Rahming has called for a structured increase in youth representation in senior public sector roles, urging the government to create clearer pathways for young Bahamians to enter leadership positions within the public service. Speaking during the Senate’s budget debate on Wednesday, Rahming said he would advocate for what he described as a “serious youth leadership agenda,” anchored by a target for greater inclusion of younger professionals in decision-making ro

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has appointed career diplomat Tyson K. McKenzie as the new Consul General of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas in Miami, Florida. His appointment takes effect on 1 July. McKenzie will lead the Consulate General’s operations in Miami, with responsibility for advancing Bahamian interests and providing support to nationals across the consular district, which includes one of the largest Bahamian diaspora communities abroad. His portfolio will cover c

Prime Minister Philip Davis delivered a sharp rebuke to the Opposition during his budget debate contribution, arguing that it has failed to accept a series of electoral defeats and remains consumed by the bitterness that characterized its recent political campaigns. Addressing the House of Assembly, Davis said the Opposition had not learned the lessons of the May 12 general election, citing what he described as personal attacks and conduct displayed during the budget debate.

The Office of the Prime Minister has addressed inaccurate information in relation to the aircraft that crashed on Election Day. On May 12, a small aircraft travelling from Abaco to Freeport crashed into waters off Florida. All 11 persons on board were successfully rescued by the United States Coast Guard. Recent public comments made by FNM MP Andre Rollins have suggested that Prime Minister Philip Davis had previously travelled aboard the aircraft involved in the incident. Ho

Minister of Public Service, Labour and National Insurance Pia Glover-Rolle announced that the Davis administration has signed more than $65 million in industrial agreements since taking office in 2021, resulting in improved compensation, benefits and working conditions for thousands of Bahamian workers. Contributing to the debate on the 2026/2027 Budget in the House of Assembly, Glover-Rolle said the agreements have delivered tangible benefits to public sector employees while

Minister of Transport and Aviation Leon Lundy convened a high-level meeting with United States Ambassador to The Bahamas Herschel Walker and senior government officials following a security alert issued by the U.S. Embassy in Nassau warning American citizens against renting jet skis in The Bahamas. The embassy advisory cited serious accidents involving U.S. visitors, including deaths, injuries, and reports of sexual assaults allegedly committed by some jet ski operators. Resp

Minister of Urban Renewal and Community Relations Lisa Rahming is wasting no time delivering on her ministry’s commitment to improve the quality of life for Bahamians, launching initiatives aimed at eliminating outside toilets in inner-city communities and enhancing accessibility for persons living with disabilities. Since the May 12 General Election, Rahming has been actively engaging communities and assessing the needs of vulnerable residents as part of the ministry's ongoi

Residents of Nassau Village are mourning the loss ocommunity figure Perry Cox after he was found dead inside a burning residence early Wednesday morning in an incident police are treating as suspicious. Officers from the Fire Services Department and the Criminal Investigation Department have launched a joint investigation into the structural fire, which occurred shortly after 2 a.m. on Lee Street. According to preliminary reports, police received notification of the blaze and

The Government has issued an apology to the family of the late Claudia Edwards Bethel following a ruling by the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council that found the government vicariously liable for her unlawful arrest and detention. The government acknowledged the Privy Council's decision handed down on June 11 concerning the actions of former Immigration Officer Norman Bastian. The Privy Council ruled that the government was vicariously liable for the actions of Bastian i

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal incident at a construction site off Sandilands Village Road on Tuesday. According to initial reports, officers responded to the scene after receiving information that a male worker had fallen while on the job site. Emergency personnel attended the location, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not yet released the victim's identity, pending notification of next of kin. The incident has re

A roadside maintenance worker lost his life today after being struck by a vehicle on John F. Kennedy Drive. The victim, identified as John Altidor, was employed by the Bahamas Public Parks and Public Beaches Authority and was reportedly carrying out work-related duties at the time of the incident. Chief Superintendent Sybrina Porter said Altidor was attempting to cross the road when he was hit by a vehicle driven by a woman. The collision caused him to be dragged down the roa

Minister of State for Health and Wellness Owen Wells announced during his contribution to the 2026/2027 Budget Debate that the Ministry of Health and Wellness will establish a dedicated Legal Unit within its organizational structure during the current fiscal year to strengthen governance, improve efficiency, and enhance legal support across the healthcare sector. Addressing Parliament today, Minister Wells said the creation of an in-house Legal Unit will provide significant b

A remark by Golden Isles MP Darron Pickstock during the budget debate in the House of Assembly today sparked a brief exchange with Long Island MP Andre Rollins and revived memories of a widely publicized parliamentary incident from more than a decade ago. During his contribution to the debate, Pickstock stated, "Who the cap fit, let their head get slap." Rollins immediately rose on a point of order and asked Pickstock whom he was referring to. Pickstock responded that he had

Prime Minister Philip Davis today joined the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education Chester Cooper, at Claridge Primary School to mark a major achievement in the National School Breakfast Programme: two million breakfasts served to primary school students across The Bahamas. The National School Breakfast Programme was designed to meet the need of helping children start the school day fed, focused, and ready to learn. Prime Minister Davis said the milestone speaks to

Newly appointed Executive Chairman of the Bahamas Public Parks and Public Beaches Authority, Jamahl Strachan, has pledged to usher in a new era of transparency and accountability at the agency during his contribution to the 2026/2027 Budget Debate. Strachan said the authority plays a critical role in maintaining public spaces that serve as gathering places for communities, expressions of national identity and attractions for visitors. “It’s not just about cutting grass and fi

A Free National Movement (FNM) press conference outside the House of Assembly this morning was overshadowed by a larger showing of Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) supporters who gathered to demonstrate their backing for Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for St. Barnabas Michael Halkitis. The FNM staged the press conference to renew calls for Halkitis to resign following his acknowledgment that he served as president of Top Notch Builders between 2019 and 2021. The

Prime Minister Philip Davis joined government officials and family members on Labour Day to honor the memory of four women who lost their lives during the tragic incident that occurred at the Sir Randol Fawkes Labour Day Parade on June 1, 2018. The solemn observance paid tribute to Tabitha Haye, Tami Gibson, Dianne Ferguson and Kathleen Fernander, whose deaths shocked the nation during what is traditionally a day of celebration and solidarity for Bahamian workers. Eight years

Free National Movement Chairman Dr. Duane Sands say is re-evaluating his political future following his second consecutive general election defeat and the FNM's crushing loss in the May 12 polls. Sands made the strategic decision to leave his longtime Elizabeth constituency and contest Bamboo Town in the recent general election. The move came after he lost Elizabeth to then-political newcomer JoBeth Coleby-Davis in the 2021 general election. However, the constituency switch f