Bahamasair to resume flights to Haiti from April 20
The state-owned Bahamasair, which suspended flights to Haiti last month amid civil unrest in the French-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country, says it will resume flights to Cap Haitian from April 20.
The Bahamas assumes chair of OAS Permanent Council
The Permanent Representative of The Bahamas to the Organization of American States (OAS), Chet Neymour, today assumed the Chair of the Permanent Council, a position that he will hold until June 30, 2024.
Gunmen Injure Six in Bahamas Shooting Spree
Gunfire erupted in The Bahamas on Monday, leaving a teenage boy and five men wounded.
Former Bahamas Deputy Speaker Donald Saunders fatally shot in robbery
The Bahamas is grappling with the loss of Donald Saunders, a former Member of Parliament, who tragically became the country’s 35th murder victim.
Bahamian National Charged and Arrested for Role in Fatal Human Smuggling...
An indictment was unsealed in the Southern District of Florida today charging a Bahamian national for his alleged role in a human smuggling conspiracy that resulted in multiple migrant deaths.
Holland America deaths: Two crew members die after ‘incident’ on cruise...
Two crew members have died on a Holland America cruise ship during an "incident" in the ship's engineering space, the cruise line has said.
Bahamas: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Evacuates Diplomatic Staff from Haitian Embassy
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Commonwealth of The Bahamas has issued a press release regarding the evacuation of diplomatic staff from the Embassy in Haiti.
Bahamas: Government defends purchase of new vehicle for Prime Minister
The Office of the Prime Minister defended government’s purchase of a $192,000 BMW for the prime minister after people debated the appropriateness of buying the luxury car when many struggle with the cost of living.
Bahamas: 27-year-old American woman found dead in cruise ship cabin
A 27-year-old American woman was found dead in her cruise cabin along with a quantity of suspected cocaine on Monday afternoon. A 32-year-old American man is in police custody assisting with the investigation.
Bahamas beefing up border following deteriorating situation in Haiti
The Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) says it will create a blockade in the southern Bahamas amid reports that a significant number of inmates had escaped from two prisons in Haiti last weekend.