Attendees Enjoy Musiq Soulchild’s Opening Night at Jazz Club
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - It was an evening dedicated to grown and sexy music as platinum-selling recording artist Musiq Soulchild made his return to the Jazz Club at Baha Mar. Accompanied by a dynamic band, both locals and guests were serenaded by the artist on Wednesday as he performed his classic hits.
Ministry of Labour Suspends Four Construction Sites in West NP
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Over the past two weeks, inspectors halted work at four construction sites in western New Providence after discovering serious breaches of the Health and Safety at Work Act.
Nation’s Leaders Call for Unity and Prayer After 10 Die in Flamingo Air Crash
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Prime Minister Philip Davis says the deadly Flamingo Air plane crash in Andros that took 10 lives this afternoon signals a time for unity.
Caribbean Wines and Spirits Launches Its First Ready-to-drink Cocktail
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Caribbean Wines and Spirits is introducing a product just in time for the nation's independence celebrations, a product they say is truly Bahamian. The product is named Monument, and it's the company's first ready-to-drink cocktail is naturally made, and both produced and bottled right here at home.
Bahamian Trailblazer Seeks Florida Senate Seat
UNITED STATES - Bahamian-born former Miami Gardens Councilwoman Shannon Ighodaro is seeking election to Florida Senate District 34, campaigning on affordable housing, public safety, support for seniors, and small business development.
Sickle Cell Warrior Reflects on Closing the Survival Gap
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Sickle Talk founder D'Krizia Bartlett is calling for greater equity in healthcare access as the high cost of emerging sickle cell treatments remains out of reach for most Bahamians.
Government Accepts Judgment In Case Of Claudia Bethel
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The government of The Bahamas is apologizing to the family and estate of the late Claudia Edwards Bethel after the judicial committee of the privy council ruled that the government was vicariously liable for her arrest and detention by former immigration officer Norman Bastian.
More Die of Suspected Ebola as WHO Warns That Numbers Will Rise Further
SWITZERLAND - The World Health Organization says there have now been 600 suspected cases of Ebola and 139 suspected deaths, with numbers expected to rise further given the time taken to detect the virus.
BPL Awards Scholarship
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - As a title sponsor of the Technical Cadet Corps Programme, Bahamas Power & Light has awarded outstanding cadet Terenique Welch with a $20,000 scholarship to support her higher education journey.
Lincoln Deal: “I Will Serve Freetown, No Matter Who You Voted For”
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - For the first time in his early political career, Lincoln Deal will walk into the halls of Parliament, a moment he's been preparing for his entire life. Deal says he's ready to make a difference in the Freetown community.