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‘I was lucky’, says Minnis on incident of road rage
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis believes he is lucky to have avoided harm after a man with a “British accent” accosted him while driving last week and forced him to veer off the road into someone’s driveway.
Diversity Programme prevents youth detentions on sexuality
THE Ministry of Social Services introduced a diversity programme that is helping to prevent gay youth from being sent to juvenile detention centres because of their sexuality, according to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex advocate Alexus D'Marco.
Bowleg hits back on audit findings
YOUTH, Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg said the government did not overspend on last year’s CARIFTA and Jubilee Games, which cost more than $7m than was allocated, according to audit reports from the Office of the Auditor General.
Airline says fix airport or we pull out of route
A Cabinet minister yesterday revealed that American Airlines threatened to pull out of its Governor’s Harbour route expansion if $6m in airport upgrades were not completed within two months.
Bahamas finishes fourth at Jr Davis Cup qualifiers
THE Bahamas’ trio of Jerald Carroll, Jackson Mactaggart and William McCartney finished fourth at the World Junior Tennis (WJT) Junior Davis Cup/Junior Billie Jean King Cup North, Central American and Caribbean Final Qualifying Tournament in Orlando, Florida, over the weekend.
Will GB rise to the occasion?
As A Digital Transformation Consultant of Bahamian descent residing overseas, with a keen aspiration to witness the flourishing of my homeland, allow me to commence with the first of several letters. These missives will centre on individuals addressing the promising resurgence of the Bahamian Economy, highlighting the pivotal role of Grand Bahama in this revitalization.
Steven Gardiner ‘just glad to be back’
BAHAMAS men’s national 400 metres record holder Steven Gardiner said he’s glad to be back, but he’s hoping that he can stay “injury free” as he looks forward to a fun-filled season in preparation to defend his title at the Olympic Games in August.
Steven Gardiner leading the way
AS quarter-miler Steven Gardiner led a host of Bahamians competing in the United States, hurdler Devynne Charlton and sprinter Anthonique Strachan were in action at the start of the Wanda Diamond League in Xiamen, China.
PM says divorce is a solution for marital rape
GIVING no firm indication that his administration will criminalise marital rape, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis suggested yesterday that divorce is the solution for women who believe their spouse has raped them.
BTC sponsors Blake Bartlett for World Relays
FOR the first time in its history of supporting sports, BTC is excited to announce that an employee is a member of the athletic team participating in the BTC World Relays Bahamas 24 May 4-5 at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium.
Gov’t boost from moody’s $44m deficit miss forecast
MOODY'S has given the Government’s fiscal consolidation campaign a major boost by predicting that this year’s fiscal deficit will only narrowly overshoot its target by $44m.
DPM: Bahamians will gain Royal Caribbean PI shares
The deputy prime minister yesterday clarified that, while details are still being worked out, the Government plans to offer equity ownership in Royal Caribbean’s Paradise Island project to Bahamian investors.
Abaco MP: Tourism nearing pre-Dorian levels
CENTRAL and South Abaco MP John Pinder said tourism on the island is nearing pre-Dorian levels, with the first two months of 2024 up 13 per cent from last year.
Nassau/PI hotels ‘soon can’t take anyone else’
Nassau and Paradise Island hotels will “soon reach the point where we can’t take anyone else”, a senior tourism executive has warned, with room shortages driving “unheard of” March occupancies.
Gov't to investigate industrial odours in GB
Prime Minister Philip Davis said his administration is concerned about nuisance odours from the industrial park that are impacting nearby residential communities in Grand Bahama.
Farewell Don: Politicians urged to work together on crime
Archdeacon Keith Cartwright implored the prime minister and leader of the opposition to work together against crime during his sermon at the state-recognized funeral service for former Deputy House Speaker and Member of Parliament (MP) for Tall Pines Donald Lamond Saunders.
DPM: Eleuthera airport woe ‘completely embarrassing’
The deputy prime minister has admitted that North Eleuthera airport’s present woes are “completely embarrassing” even though the island posted a monthly visitor record for February 2024.
Minister ‘agenda’ against Murphy
RETIRED commissioner of the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services Charles Murphy claimed in court yesterday that National Security Minister Wayne Munroe had a personal agenda against him and failed to adequately explain why he sent him on administrative leave after the 2021 general election.
Major US agencies collaborating with BACSWN to bring PM's legacy to reality
IN an exclusive interview with The Tribune, Bahamas Aviation, Climate & Severe Weather Network’s President & CEO, Lyrone Burrows, with renowned US Aviation, Climate & Severe Weather Scientist, Professor Roelof Bruintjes, PhD, provided insight into how US National Centre for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); Aviation Weather Centre and Johns Hopkins plan to help bring Prime Minister Philip Davis’ aviation, carbon credits and health legacy to fruition.
Isaiah dominates rowing
Isaiah Ellis, fast becoming the top rower to watch in the country, had a spectacular showing at the Nassau Rowing Club’s Lake Cunningham Classic on Saturday in Lake Cunningham.
