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Downtown demolition of buildings ‘a fair process’

The demolition of dilapidated downtown buildings is done through a “fair process”, says the Downtown Nassau Partnership (DNP).

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Govt ‘will defend right to collect overflight fees’

Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper last night said the government will defend the country’s right to collect overflight fees in the face of threats by US airlines to stop flights.

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Pintard: Govt must focus on good governance

FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said government must become more focused on good governance in 2023.

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Cable Bahamas accuses broadcasting corporation of breaching terms

CABLE Bahamas Ltd has accused the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas of breaching the terms of its broadcasting conditions for the Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade.

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TRIPLE CROWN: Shaunae Miller-Uibo The Tribune’s Female Athlete of the Year 2022

With another triple crown to her ledger, Bahamian quarter-miler Shaunae Miller-Uibo emerged as The Tribune’s 2022 Female Athlete of the Year.

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No major incidents reported

POLICE said there were no major incidents at the Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade.

Grand Bahama ready for Junkanoo return

GRAND Bahama Junkanoo groups are ready for the return of the New Year’s Day Junkanoo Parade in downtown Freeport after a three-year absence.

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ALICA WALLACE: Justice for Megan Thee Stallion

IN July 2020, Megan Thee Stallion (legal name Megan Pete) was shot in her foot in Los Angeles. She posted on Instagram: “On Sunday morning, I suffered gunshot wounds, as a result of a crime that was committed against me and done with the intention to physically harm me.”

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Three file lawsuit against FTX founder

THREE people have filed a local lawsuit against disgraced former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried and his associated companies.

Protest held outside Miami Consulate

A GROUP of people demonstrated outside the Bahamas’ Miami Consulate office last week calling for information on the whereabouts of their loved ones and over alleged human rights abuses of Cuban detainees at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre.

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Cameron Riley qualifies for Great Abaco Classic

IN his second appearance on the Bahamas Professional Golf Association fresh from his initial season on the professional circuit, Grand Bahamian Cameron Riley emerged as the champion of the Korn Kerry qualifier for the Great Abaco Classic.

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Sydney Clarke donates to children’s hostel

ALTHOUGH she was coming off her loss in the final of the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s 2022 Giorgio Baldacci Open Nationals, Sydney Clarke was quite upbeat as she showed up with a car full of food items and presents at the Children’s Hostel for her third consecutive Christmas giveaway.

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Kovats 'not selling' despite $3bn lawsuit dispute

A developer suing the Bahamas government for $3bn is moving forward with other projects despite the volatility surrounding his interests.

Ticket fraud among event challenges

WHILE Junkanoo made its anticipated return on Monday night, there were some challenges that marred the event including ticket fraud.

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Commissioner: We will take policing to another level

COMMISSIONER of Police Clayton Fernander said in 2023, officials will take policing to “another level”.

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Govt aims to tackle inflation

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said the government is targeting initiatives to combat inflation after the Inter-American Development Bank criticised officials’ efforts to tackle the problem.

EDITORIAL: Back to Bay Street with a bang

JUNKANOO returned – and it was dazzling.

A child in the cold

The birth of a child has been most dear to me, and I see no difference between each light of joy, Jesus or any other.

Unfair on Bay Street businesses

Erecting bleachers on Bay Street two weeks before Junkanoo parades is a heartless blow to Bay Street merchants. We have to find a better way. The fourth quarter in the retail cycle of most businesses worldwide is critical to their profitability. I must assume that it’s the same for Bay Street owners and sales clerks.

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‘Seek help to resolve conflicts’

AFTER the country’s latest homicide on Thursday, press liaison officer Chief Superintendent Chrislyn Skippings urged residents to seek help in resolving conflicts so that fewer lives are lost this Christmas.