New Providence ahead of the lockdown
People preparing for the lockdown in New Providence. Footage: Terrel W Carey Sr/Tribune Staff
Police car on store premises
A police car near liquor store premises in a video circulating on social media
DPM a victim of robbery
Pictures show the scene after the Deputy Prime Minister was a victim of robbery.
Bahamas Carnival Experience highlights
Highlights from the weekend's Bahamas Carnival Experience – which featured top international acts like DJ …
Queen’s Staircase renovated and rededicated
The renovation of the Queen’s Staircase was unveiled in a rededication ceremony on Tuesday, April …
Election set for May 12
Prime Minister Philip Davis has announced tonight that the next general election will be held on Tuesday, May 12.
Voter verification suspended as long lines overwhelm manual system
THE Parliamentary Registration Department has suspended voter verification services ahead of the general election, as a surge in activity following Parliament’s prorogation exposed long waits and pressure on the country’s manual registration system.
Sands says FNM erected signs to force the GBPA into action
THE Grand Bahama Port Authority only began removing unauthorised campaign signs after the Free National Movement erected its own billboards in response to what chairman Dr Duane Sands said was the authority’s failure to address complaints about the Progressive Liberal Party’s signage.
Shoppers see ‘little to no change’ in their grocery bill
MANY shoppers reported seeing little to no savings at the checkout as the government’s VAT removal on unprepared grocery items took effect yesterday.
Bahamian captain given deadline to strike plea in $4m drug case
A BAHAMIAN boat captain accused of smuggling an estimated $4 million worth of cocaine into the United States has until next month to enter a guilty plea or face trial.
Man remanded over near-fatal bar stabbing on Baillou Hill Rd
A MAN accused of a near-fatal stabbing on Baillou Hill Road last November was remanded to prison yesterday.
Man ordered to pay $500 after biting another man’s face
A MAN who bit another man on the face at Margaritaville last month was ordered yesterday to compensate the victim and attend anger management classes.
DPP Frazier insists long-running corruption cases haven’t stalled
DIRECTOR of Public Prosecutions Cordell Frazier said long-running corruption cases involving former minister Lanisha Rolle and former Urban Renewal director Michelle Reckley have not stalled, despite trials being set years after the matters were first reported.
Election May 12
PRIME Minister Philip Davis yesterday announced that May 12 is the date for the next general election, a high-stakes contest that will test whether the Progressive Liberal Party can secure a rare second consecutive term and whether the Free National Movement can rebound from its 2021 defeat.
Voter registration hours extended over Easter weekend
THE Parliamentary Registration Department has extended its operating hours over the Easter weekend in New Providence, as voters have just days left to register for the general election set for May 12.
