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Consumer complaints hit new monthly record
THE Consumer Protection Commission’s (CPC) top executive says complaints against businesses have hit a new monthly record in January with Bahamians becoming more aware of how they can seek redress.
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Shanty town demolition continues at All Saints Way
ABOUT 30 structures were demolished in the All Saints Way shanty town yesterday after the Ministry of Works resumed activities in the unregulated community two months after beginning exercises there.
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Huge crowd sees Tarrus Riley perform as part of 100 Jamz 30th anniversary celebrations
A PACKED crowd turned out at the Nassau Cruise Port on Saturday night to see Tarrus Riley perform as part of the 30th anniversary celebrations for 100 Jamz
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One person injured after three vessels catch fire at Potter’s Cay Dock
One person was injured after three vessels caught fire at Potter’s Cay Dock on Friday morning.
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‘CITIZENSHIP FIGHT WAS FOR EVERYONE’: Privy Council upholds ruling on birthright
THE Privy Council affirmed yesterday that children born out of wedlock to Bahamian men are citizens at birth regardless of their mother’s nationality, a consequential ruling that transforms how citizenship is attained in The Bahamas.
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DEMOLITION GOES ON DESPITE SHANTY FIRE: No casualties reported but cause of blaze is still being investigated
DEMOLITION of the Kool Acres community will still proceed today despite the blaze that tore through the shanty town on Saturday engulfing more than 70 homes and destroying numerous belongings and personal items.
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Navy called in as severe flood levels hit Exuma
RESIDENTS in Exuma suffered “severe flooding” over the weekend, Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper said yesterday, adding a Royal Navy vessel has been called in to help pump out water from affected areas.
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Woman dies in boating accident off Paradise Island
One woman is dead after a boating accident close to Paradise Island this morning.
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Long lines lead to chaos at PLP Convention
Chaos on the second day of the Progressive Liberal Party’s Convention on Friday had hundreds of delegates and supporters frustrated with the lengthy process to cast their votes.
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EDITORIAL: We should take time to give thanks
FOR some, the weekend gone was all about giving thanks.
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Boat capsizes off Rose Island, all 28 on board rescued
All 28 people on board a boat that capsized off Rose Island on Friday have been rescued.
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New funding for region announced as Vice President arrives
AS United States Vice President Kamala Harris arrives in The Bahamas today, a wave of funding has been announced for the region, with more than $100m in new assistance.
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Bare Naked Advice – Ask Maggie and get answers: Password privacy vs secrecy
Relationship and intimacy specialist Maggie Bain – also known as the Bare Naked Coach – has returned to the Bahamas to help local couples repair their relationships. She will be answering questions which she has received for Tribune Woman in the hopes of helping individuals with similar romantic problems.
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Nashad Mackey joins UT Martin Skyhawks coaching staff
Bahamian Nashad Mackey will now join the University of Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks men’s basketball coaching staff as an assistant coach. The former senior national team player will transition from his previous role as the assistant coach of the Daytona State Falcons.
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Fred Mitchell retains post of PLP chairman
Fred Mitchell has retained the post of PLP chairman with 845 votes compared to 630 for challenger Robyn Lynes after a vote at the party's convention at Baha Mar Convention Centre on Friday.
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Man shot dead in Nassau Village
Police are investigating after a man was shot dead in Nassau Village on Sunday morning.
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Focus on fixing potholes
I would be grateful if I might pass a little suggestion on to Minister Sweeting to say that although $98,000,000.00 is an impressive amount of money, we don’t need to repave all of the roads in New Providence, but we do need to repair the 98,000,000 pot holes that are in those roads.
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PM: New cruise port 'a major step forward in the transformation of Nassau'
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis hailed the opening of the new cruise port as a “major step forward in the transformation of Nassau” on Friday – and noted the importance of the opening to the Downtown area.
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‘Old infrastructure impacting efficiency of young Wartsila generators at BPL’
BAHAMAS Power and Light officials led reporters on a tour of the Clifton Pier power plant yesterday, showing how the young Wartsila engines are surrounded by old infrastructure, impacting the efficiency of the machines.
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THE KDK REPORT: This life and the next
AT the start of a new year, it’s common practice as an adult to reflect on our lives. We assess our successes and failures throughout the preceding year and set goals for the near future. And every year, aside from wishing for more success, the hope ultimately is that we and our loved ones retain good health and even stronger relationships.
