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Electric vehicle dealer eyeing start of new HQ construction later this year
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Easy Car Sales, a Bahamian electric vehicle dealer, anticipates commencing construction on its new headquarters later this year and will soon open a new sales office at that site. The company also notes significant expansion in employment, which has tripled post-pandemic. Pia Farmer, partner at Easy Car Sales, told Eyewitness News that [...]
Gibson: Increase NIB now or pay later
Gibson: Increase NIB now or pay later
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Another former National Insurance Minister emphasized on Wednesday afternoon that the National Insurance increase should have been implemented long ago. Shane Gibson made these remarks on the sidelines of Pats Senior Citizen Home's feeding initiative, highlighting the significance of the program in aiding the elderly. He also claims that the increase must [...]
Jerome Avenue massacre still unsolved nearly a year later
Nearly one year after the bloodbath that shocked the nation, police still have not arrested anyone in connection with the massacre at the intersection of Jerome Avenue and Chesapeake Road that left six men dead.
'STREETS NEVER FORGAVE' VICTIM: Latest man killed had turned to a Christian lifestyle
A MAN on bail for murder was killed yesterday despite reportedly recently embracing a Christian lifestyle.
'MY FAMILY MUST SLEEP LIKE A DOG': Haitian father of three speaks out after latest shanty demolitions
'MY FAMILY MUST SLEEP LIKE A DOG': Haitian father of three speaks out after latest shanty demolitions
A HAITIAN father of three said his family must sleep "like a dog" in his truck after bulldozers destroyed his home of more than 20 years in a New Providence shanty town yesterday.
More than ten years later, mother of slain son works to curb crime
THE mother of Shaquille Demeritte, a 19-year-old killed in the 2013 Fox Hill mass shooting, said through the strength of God her son's tragic death has encouraged her to be active in the fight against crime and to help other mothers who are grieving.
Crowdfunded real estate business still waiting one year later for Securities Commission approvals
Crowdfunded real estate business still waiting one year later for Securities Commission approvals
AKERAGE Ltd, a crowdfunding business promising to revolutionize how people invest in real estate, is still awaiting relevant approvals from the Securities Commission of The Bahamas a year after announcing provisional approval from the regulator.
MURDER RATE UP 150 PERCENT COMPARED TO LAST YEAR: Grandmother is latest victim, her grandson in critical condition after shooting
THE murder rate has skyrocketed 150 per cent compared to last year as the country grapples with one of its deadliest ever starts to a year.
Jack's Bay phase I completion targeted later this year; construction management partner unveiled
Jack's Bay phase I completion targeted later this year; construction management partner unveiled
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Jack's Bay, the 1,200-acre private club community on Eleuthera, is eyeing the completion of its first phase later this year and has announced the formation of its in-house builder and construction management partner Latitude Builders, a move that will create up to 60 jobs for the area. "We have established this collaborative venture [...]
QUEEN RESIGNS: Ingraham becomes latest Miss Bahamas Universe to cite issues with local organization
QUEEN RESIGNS: Ingraham becomes latest Miss Bahamas Universe to cite issues with local organization
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Miss Bahamas Universe Melissa Ingraham has resigned from her post, citing a "lack of support" from the Miss Bahamas Universe Organization as the reason behind her decision. Ingraham announced her decision via social media Friday afternoon. Ingraham's move to step down adds to a cloud of controversy that has loomed over the [...]