Attorney General Reveals Statistics To Back Up Tough Stance On Crime
During the 2025-2026 budget debate in the Senate this week, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Senator Ryan Pinder revealed statistics shows the rate of success in the prosecution and closure of cases before the court. Pinder said, “in total since last July we’ve disposed of 165 matters, 12 convictions, 30 acquittals. We found […]
South Bimini Airport Plans Coming Along Strong
Director of Aviation, Dr. Kenneth Romer recently provided an update on the construction of the South Bimini Airport. Construction at the airport is expected to be completed in 2026. Dr. Romer said, “South Bimini terminal, on air side, we expect that to happen by Q4 of this year, December, or certainly by the first quarter […]
PLP’s Eastern New Providence Link Up
The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) held a outdoor rally dubbed the Link Up featuring the representatives of constituencies in eastern New Providence. Prime Minister and PLP Leader, the Hon. Philip Davis headlined the event where he delivered a speech calling on civil servants to ensure that the promises of the government are kept. He also […]
Gas Prices Expected To Rise
The Bahamas Petroleum Retailers Association (BPRA) is advising Bahamians to monitor the ongoing conflict in the middle east between Iran and Israel as it can affect gas prices locally. BPRA Vice President, Vasco Bastian said, “no one can say exactly what the percentage is right now. The spotters on the global market will determine that […]
Canadian Tourism Mission Heads To Toronto
Officials of the Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation traveled to Canada this week to promote The Bahamas as a premier destination. They have visited Montreal and Toronto. The mission is being led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, the Hon. Chester Cooper who told reporters The Bahamas has great […]
Bahams to Host 2025 Caribbean Aviation Handlers Association Conference
NASSAU, Bahamas – June 24, 2025, – The Bahamas will serve as the host destination for The Caribbean Aviation Handlers Association (CAHA) Conference, set for June 26 – 28, at Atlantis Paradise Island, under the theme, “Celebrating in Paradise, Reconnecting the Region”. CAHA is an association that represents the Ground Handling industry in the Caribbean […]
Chamber Of Commerce President Weighs In On Iran/Israel War
Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce President, Dillon Knowles spoke with ZNS News on Tuesday about the hostilities between Iran and Israel and its possible impact on The Bahamas. Knowles expressed his concern about the United States involvement in the war between the two countries stating that US involvement in conflicts in the middle east has […]
Statement from the Foreign Ministry – On Report on Social Media of Interdiction of Iranians Entering US
We have sought urgent clarification from the US government about a social media post from a US Congresswoman that Iranians and Russians were interdicted by the US Coastguard from The Bahamas trying to enter the US unlawfully. No security agency of The Bahamas is aware of any such incident. We await a reply from the […]
Advanced Surveillance Leads to 64 Migrants Apprehended near South Abaco
In a collaborative effort between the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF), the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF), the Bahamas Department of Immigration, and United States partners, a total of sixty-four (64) migrants were apprehended following a joint interdiction operation near Hole in the Wall Lighthouse, Abaco on Sunday 22 June 2025. The arrest took place […]
Minister Bell addresses meeting escalating housing needs
“This Budget is not just a national document,” said the Hon. Keith Bell Minister of Housing and Urban Renewal during his contribution to the 2025/26 budget debate in the House of Assembly, June 17. “It is a tool to support and strengthen our work in communities like Carmichael. It reflects the values, aspirations and real […]
