While overall crime decreased by 21% in 2023 compared to 2022, rape is the only category that increased, specifically by 11%, the Police Commissioner said, noting that 56% of rape victims knew assailants

Bahamian musical legend John Berkley ‘Peanuts’ Taylor passed away at the age of 89; in a press statement issued Tuesday afternoon the nation’s leader asserted The Bahamas has lost one of its "finest sons”

The Inter-American Development Bank approved a Conditional Credit Line for Investment Projects of $100 million, with a first loan of $50 million, to upgrade potable water supply and sanitation services in the Family Islands and New Providence

The Bahamas International Film Festival will show 40 films from 28 countries during its 19th edition opening today; 2024 edition will celebrate the vision of Caribbean filmmakers and will premiere with the Kevin Taylor film “They Call Me Peanuts”

'Rehabilitation Month' was launched by the Department of Rehabilitation Services/Welfare with the theme 'Rehabilitation Starts from Within'; initiatives will continue until Friday 29 November