Friday, January 31
STRACHAN: ‘I think it’s a win-win for boxing in the Bahamas’
WHILE he welcomed the newly formed Bahamas World Boxing Federation, Vincent Strachan said the Boxing Federation of the Bahamas isn’t going anywhere.
Enter the Bahamas World Boxing Federation
Move over Boxing Federation of the Bahamas. There’s a new boxing organisation in town called the Bahamas World Boxing Federation.
NPBA to present rings, season awards tonight
TONIGHT will be a special one for the division one and two athletes and coaches in the New Providence Basketball Association (NPBA).
NCAA: Guard Deyton Albury scores 16 points to help Utah State Aggies win
BAHAMIAN guard Deyton Albury and the Utah State Aggies men’s basketball team kept up their winning ways on Wednesday night against the University of Nevada Rebels in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) basketball action.
Dwaine Stevens was always a ‘people’s person’
IT was a nostalgic night to remember the commitment and dedication that the late Dwaine “Man” Stevens offered to the Bahamas as a coach and executive in both basketball and softball.
DR KENT BAZARD: To ice or not to ice? Evaluating the role of cryotherapy in injury management
FOR decades, icing has been a go-to method for treating sports injuries. Coaches, athletes and therapists alike have relied on cryotherapy to reduce pain and inflammation, aiming for a quicker return to play.
Mingoes hold on for 3-2 victory over Future Stars
IT was a tough 90-plus minutes for the University of The Bahamas Mingoes men’s soccer team but they held on for the 3-2 victory over Future Stars F.C. Sunday at the Roscow Davies Soccer Fields.
Sports calendar January 31 2025
THE 22nd Star Performers Track and Field Classic is scheduled to take place on Saturday at the original Thomas A. Robinson Track and Field Stadium.
DIANE PHILLIPS: What if......it took just a few dollars to save the life of this father of four; this mother’s son?
All his life, from the time he was old enough to wish he could climb one, Michael Claridge has been in love with trees. He can’t remember a time when he didn’t follow Mom, and later, work with her to trim and preserve the greatest silk cotton, mahogany, sapodilla, madeira, mango trees in The Bahamas from being the youngest crew in A-1 Tree Trimming to be the arborist everyone turned to.
ERIC WIBERG: Wrecks on remote Hogsty Reef in the southeastern Bahamas, between Great Inagua and Acklins, are so numerous – at least 115 documented in the past 250 years, and probably over 150 – that h
Wrecks on remote Hogsty Reef in the southeastern Bahamas, between Great Inagua and Acklins, are so numerous – at least 115 documented in the past 250 years, and probably over 150 – that here we focus on just those since the 1960s.
IAN FERGUSON: How to design mentoring programmes that work
In an era where job loyalty is increasingly rare, and employees are quick to seek better opportunities, retaining top talent has become a formidable challenge for corporate leaders. Although most Fortune 500 companies have mentoring programmes, very few staff actually benefit from them. Mentorship initiatives require great sensitivity in design if they are to experience any significant measure of success.
BPL warns Eleuthera to brace for ‘a little bit of growing pain’
Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) executives yesterday revealed that Eleuthera will experience “a little bit of growing pain” as the utility initiates a 90-day plan to resolve the island’s frequent power outages.
Marinas voice concern over tax hike fall-out
Marinas and yacht brokers yesterday blamed tax hikes and especially the addition of 10 percent VAT to foreign yacht charter fees for a drop-off in business in recent years.
Tourism? GB doesn’t have enough hotels for corporate
A top resort operator says never mind tourism because Grand Bahama presently lacks sufficient hotel rooms to accommodate Grand Bahama Shipyard’s expansion and other corporate travellers.
Briland resorts clash on Pink Sand Beach usage
An Eleuthera resort developer’s bid to launch Judicial Review proceedings after it clashed with a rival Briland resort over beach usage has been rejected by the Supreme Court.
Bran hits out on ‘unfair’ pharmacy competition
A former Democratic National Alliance (DNA) leader yesterday urged the Government to tackle “unfair competition” in the pharmaceutical industry caused by wholesale drug suppliers also owning retail outlets.
Sarkis attacks ‘conspiracy’ over his Baha Mar ousting
Baha Mar’s original developer yesterday slammed what he branded a “conspiracy” involving the former Christie administration to oust him while defending his decision to seek Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Arawak Cay restaurant shut down by regulator
Food safety regulators have confirmed that Arawak Cay-based Bruno’s Seafood and Steakhouse was shut down due to sanitary and Business Licence-related concerns.
Local government election results announced
The results of the local government elections have been released by the Parliamentary Registration Department.
Murder suspect charged
A MAN was remanded into custody yesterday after he was accused of a fatal shooting on Cowpen Road that marked the country’s third murder of 2025.
Woman denies stealing $4,000 of Popeye’s food
A WOMAN was granted bail yesterday after she was accused of stealing over $4,000 while working at a Popeye’s Fast Food Restaurant last month.
US trio accused over fishing
THREE American men were charged in the Eight Mile Rock Magistrate’s Court on Thursday with illegal commercial fishing and possession of unlicenced firearms and ammunition.
Trial by judge alone laws in force by March
LEGISLATION allowing people to waive their constitutional right to a jury trial in favour of a trial by judge alone is expected to come into force in March, The Tribune understands.
Police warn of trend of smuggling through courier companies
ASSISTANT Commissioner of Police (ACP) Roberto Goodman highlighted an alarming trend of drug traffickers increasingly exploiting courier companies to smuggle illegal substances.
Privy Council rules legal challenge over home ownership was too late
THE Privy Council has overturned rulings by the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal of The Bahamas, finding that a legal challenge to a woman’s ownership of a family home was filed too late.
Man accused of abducting and attempting to rape 16-year-old girl
A 41-year-old man was remanded into custody yesterday after he was accused of abducting a 16-year-old girl and attempting to rape her in his car near a park in the Yamacraw area last week.
Eleuthera residents told to expect scheduled outages as BPL performs upgrades
ELEUTHERA residents should expect scheduled power outages in the coming days as Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) upgrades the island’s transmission and distribution network.
Bell responds to environmentalist’s concerns, says govt wont take harmful action
AFTER environmentalists raised logging concerns connected to the government’s “Clear, Hold, Build” crime strategy, Housing Minister Keith Bell said the government will not take action that harms the environment.
Attorney not being able to complete cross-examination leads to adjournment in Gibson and others trial
A SUPREME Court judge adjourned the trial of Adrian Gibson and others yesterday after a defence attorney could not complete the cross-examination of a key witness.
Integrity Commission Bill still needed in corruption fight, says ORG chief
ALTHOUGH the government’s proposed Independent Commission of Investigations Bill would create a body with jurisdiction over nearly all senior public officials, expanding beyond its initial focus on law enforcement, Matt Aubry, executive director of the Organisation for Responsible Governance (ORG), insists that an Integrity Commission Bill introduced but not passed by the Minnis administration is still necessary to proactively prevent corruption, rather than investigate it after the fact.
Electrification of Potter’s Cay to take up to a year
ENERGY and Transport Minister Jobeth Coleby-Davis has set a timeline of six months to a year for the electrification of vendor stalls at Potter’s Cay.
Four police facing extortion bid case
FOUR police officers were charged yesterday with attempting to extort a suspect in a $1.475m airport bank truck heist in November 2023.
Safeguards taken at Cat Island school over flu-like outbreak
AN outbreak of a disease suspected to be the flu at Arthur’s Town Comprehensive School in Cat Island affected about 50 students who were sent home, prompting the school to implement social distancing measures, including mask-wearing and enhanced classroom sanitation.
‘Marital rape laws not expected by end of term’
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said last night that he does not expect the Davis administration to introduce legislation to criminalise marital rape before the end of its term.
Govt to soon accept cannabis licence applications
THE government hopes to begin accepting applications for cannabis licences by the end of the second quarter, Attorney General Ryan Pinder announced yesterday, revealing that the Cannabis Authority Board has been constituted and is working to finalise the regulatory framework.
Thursday, January 30
EDITORIAL: Physician, heal thyself
IT is quite breathtaking to hear Dr Hubert Minnis complain – as he did yesterday – about the state of the nation’s healthcare.
Bowleg ensures safety of CARIFTA athletes in T&T
In less than three months, Trinidad & Tobago will serve as the host country for the 2025 CARIFTA Games and CARIFTA Aquatics Championships.
New Providence Softball Association removes two of its officers
IN the midst of mourning their president Dwaine Stevens, the New Providence Softball Association has removed two of its officers from its executive term for breach of violation of the rules of the association.
Corbin wins shot put event at Red-Line meet
FRESHMAN Samuel Corbin led a three-member team for the University of The Bahamas track and field that saw action at the fifth Red-Line Athletics Track and Field Classic Saturday and Sunday at the Thomas A. Robinson Track and Field Stadium.
Cougars steal win in double overtime
DESPITE a controversial finish on the final possession of the game, the Charles W Saunders Cougars walked away with a 63-62 victory in double overtime against the St Augustine’s College (SAC) Big Red Machine yesterday as the Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools (BAISS) rolled on.
Bahamas Aquatics Winter Invitational results
RESULTS from the Bahamas Aquatics Winter Invitational held over the weekend at the Betty Kelly Kenning Swim Complex as follows:
‘It’s an accomplishment for The Bahamas’
WHILE past president Arlington Butler and Wellington Miller have served on international boards before, the Bahamas Olympic Committee now has two members joining separate boards of the Panam Sports for the first time.
Sports calendar January 30 2025
THE New Providence Volleyball Association began its best-of-five championship series in both the men and women divisions last night at the DW Davis Gymnasium.
Union challenge to Gov’t injunction is pushed back
The potential challenge to the Supreme Court injunction that sent the doctors, nurses and air traffic controllers back to work after a two-day sick-out has been adjourned from its planned January 28 hearing.
CIBC Caribbean’s Bahamas chief taking early retirement
CIBC Caribbean yesterday unveiled changes to its region-wide country management structure which will see its present Bahamas managing director, Dr Jacqui Bend, step down and take early retirement.
DEIDRE M BASTIAN: Steps to prevent a toxic culture in the workplace
A toxic workplace culture is an environment where unhealthy behaviours and conflicts among employees go unchecked. Common practices include constant gossip, no flexibility, a lack of recognition and few opportunities for promotion or growth.
Bills to ‘move the needle’ on entrepreneur finance
The Prime Minister yesterday said reforms to multiple existing laws, combined with new legislation also passed in Parliament yesterday, will boost the ability of Bahamian entrepreneurs to access credit.
Minnis: Corruption, crime costing Bahamas $1.5bn
A former prime minister yesterday asserted that corruption and crime cost the Bahamian economy around $1.5bn per year.
39,000 yet to file Business Licence with 48 hours left
The Bahamian tax authorities yesterday said they are “ahead of the game” even though 39,000 firms - more than half of anticipated filers - have yet to submit Business Licence returns just 48 hours prior to deadline.
Treasure hunter’s ‘trade secrets’ with Gov’t under rogue contractor control
A treasure hunter’s “trade secrets” - including dealings with the Bahamian government over artifacts from a multi-billion dollar wreck - are under the control of a rogue contractor with an alleged 30-year criminal history.
‘Apply lessons’ from 2024’s Business Licence struggle
Accountants yesterday urged the tax authorities to keep “the door fully open” for companies seeking to meet filing deadlines while urging the private sector to “apply lessons” from last year’s Business Licence woe.
Pintard challenges awarding of hundreds of millions in contracts
The Opposition’s leader yesterday challenged the Government over what he asserted was the award of several hundred million dollars in contracts issued without competitive bidding.
Commission’s $221.6m FTX claim to now drop below other creditors
The Supreme Court yesterday approved the Securities Commission’s bid to relegate its $221.55m claim against FTX behind those of the insolvent crypto exchange’s clients and other victims.
Munroe advocates for sex offenders monitoring after release from prison
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe is advocating for stronger post-prison measures for dangerous sexual offenders and is pushing for a system that would allow some criminals to be monitored even after serving their sentence.
Dundas Civic Centre needs $400k to ‘keep the doors open’
AS Dr Nicolette Bethel walked across the Dundas Civic Centre grounds yesterday, the scent of cigarette smoke cut through the air.
Junior Junkanoo sees increase in participation as tickets almost sold out
TICKETS for today’s Junior Junkanoo event are “almost sold out”, and there has been increased participation from groups in the parade, officials said yesterday.
FRONT PORCH: First World prices for Third World services
There are a host of features consumers’ desire from products and services: reliability, consistency, general affordability, decent quality, customer service, not being taken for granted.
STATESIDE: Shake-up of the American system may be at hand
For at least the past 35 years, Americans who follow the nation’s political evolution have known in their hearts that the “system” that prevails in the nation’s capital is flawed, inefficient, increasingly unrepresentative and maybe even undemocratic.
Woman admits to stealing over $4k from insurance company
A WOMAN was fined in court after admitting to stealing over $4,000 from an insurance company where she worked last summer.
$6,000 fine gun and ammo possession guilty plea
A MAN was fined $6,000 after admitting to having ammunition and a gun magazine at his residence on Asphalt Drive last weekend.
$400,000 sewer infrastructure upgrade at Arawak Cay finished
A $400,000 sewer infrastructure upgrade at Arawak Cay has been completed, improving sanitation and efficiency at the site.
Bound to peace for one year for housebreaking
A MAN was bound to keep the peace for one year yesterday after admitting to breaking into a residence in James Cistern last week.
Two charged with assault of man in eleuthera
TWO men were granted bail yesterday after they allegedly severely beat a man to the head with a brick in Harbour Island last weekend.
Court awards former LJM lecturer over $16,000 in damages over loss of bonuses
A FORMER lecturer at LJM Maritime Academy has been awarded $16,666.65 in damages for the loss of annual bonuses over a five-year period following a court ruling.
Mitchell: The Bahamas’ Washington embassy did not spend $400k on BMWs
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said yesterday that the government did not spend over $400,000 on BMWs for The Bahamas embassy in Washington, DC, saying the vehicles were part of a long-standing lease agreement established under the previous administration.
Minnis hits out at nation’s healthcare
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis says a lack of supplies and equipment in the country’s healthcare system forces Bahamians to seek treatment abroad — including his brother, whom he helped send to the Cayman Islands for surgery after a recent accident in Grand Bahama.
‘Sweeting should resign after sloppy local govt election’
ST ANNE’S MP Adrian White said Family Island Affairs and Works Minister Clay Sweeting should resign after last week’s local government elections, which experienced challenges such as ballot errors.
Munroe praises murder victim despite past of criminal cases
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe acknowledged that Mario Brown, a man murdered in Kemp Road over the weekend, may have had a troubled past but hailed him as a positive influence on the youth in the community.
‘No one charged under anti-gang law yet’
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe suggested yesterday that people have yet to be charged under last year’s highly-touted anti-gang legislation because of insufficient evidence, stressing that authorities want to ensure cases have a high likelihood of success before taking action.
GB teacher collapses and dies
THE sudden death of Jack Hayward Junior High School teacher Melody Gilbert, who collapsed on Tuesday at the Ministry of Education, has shocked teachers, students, education and union officials in Grand Bahama.
Wednesday, January 29
Shadow Minister calls for Sweeting to resign over "botched" Local Government elections
Shadow Minister of Works and Local Government and St Annes MP Adrian White has called for the resignation of Minister Clay Sweeting over what he described as the “disastrous” handling of the 2025 national local government elections.
Three years prison for having $55,000 worth of marijuana
A MAN was sentenced to three years in prison yesterday after admitting to having $55,000 worth of marijuana in his home in Mason Addition last weekend.
Coleby-Davis: BPL seeing tangible progress on infrastructure and union relations
AS observers await more details about the Davis administration’s Bahamas Power and Light reform plans, BPL’s leaders said they are advancing efforts to modernise its operations, improve electricity reliability, and strengthen workforce unity after years of inconsistent supply and high costs.
New Providence home market is ‘ramping up’
New Providence’s property market is “ramping up”, a prominent realtor asserted yesterday, with contracted home sales having beaten prior year comparisons in every quarter during 2024.
Super Value chief urges Gov’t: Clarify ‘middleman elimination’
Super Value’s owner and other food retailers yesterday urged the Government to clarify what the Prime Minister means by “eliminating the middle man”, as he asserted: “We’ve been ahead of them for years.”
Exuma developer threatens pull-out over nearby resort project
An Exuma resort developer yesterday warned he is prepared to halt his $75m project and pull-out if a neighbouring development is allowed to proceed without resolving environmental concerns.
Eco-resort targets $1m per month spend through 2025
An Exuma eco-resort project yesterday revealed it plans to invest $1m per month throughout 2025 in a bid to complete the first phase of its full $75m build-out by year-end.
Over 400 Bahamians in US under final orders of removal, says ICE
FOUR hundred and twenty-six Bahamian citizens were under final orders of removal as of November 2024, according to a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) report.
Electronic visitor stay halt ‘just adds to pain’
The suspension of electronic processing for extended tourist stays in The Bahamas “just adds to the pain” for visiting boaters and local marinas, the Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) chief asserted yesterday.
Serial groper accused of another sex assault
SIDNEY Cooper, a man National Security Minister Wayne Munroe warned the public about in 2023 because of his history of sexual assaults, was denied bail and imprisoned after he allegedly committed a sexual crime against a 68-year-old woman in a convenience store last weekend.
Pageant contestant says she lost crown after she refused to share
A YOUNG woman’s dream of winning the Miss Teen Exuma and Ragged Island title was dashed after her crown was allegedly stripped away for refusing to share it with the first runner-up.
Coleby-Davis responds to backlash over viral video
ELIZABETH MP Jobeth Coleby-Davis responded to the backlash and apologised to those who took offence over a viral video in which she showcased designer jewellery, clothing, and accessories, including items from Rolex, Cartier, Tiffany & Co, Uggs, and Louis Vuitton.
‘Ready to get going’ on general election
ACTING Parliamentary Registration Commissioner Arthur Taylor said the department will ramp up preparations for the next general election next month and rejected claims that his institution was unprepared for the recent local government elections.
ALICA WALLACE: Achieve resolutions by making SMART goals
January has almost come to an end. How are the resolutions made for 2025 coming along?
TRIBUNE TECH: Samsung sets stage for future of AI-powered experiences
Galaxy Unpacked 2025 in San Jose, California, set the stage for the next wave of AI-powered experiences with Galaxy AI.
FIDE Master Cecil Moncur Crowned as the National Chess Champion
THE Bahamas Chess Federation proudly announces FIDE master (FM) Cecil Moncur as the 2025 Bahamas national chess champion.
Anthonique Strachan working her way back
BAHAMIAN sprinter Anthonique Strachan has spent the last eight months nursing a season-ending injury to both feet but was finally able to make a return to the track last weekend at the 2025 Queen’s/Grace Jackson Meet at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica.
‘VJ’ Edgecombe secures Big-12 Co-Newcomer of the Week honours
BAYLOR freshman Valdez “VJ” Edgecombe put together a couple of impressive performances last week to be named the Big 12 Co-Newcomer of the Week on Monday.
Speed may have been a factor in latest traffic fatality yesterday
A MAN, believed to be in his 50s or 60s, is dead after crashing into the rear of a garbage truck on East Street South early Tuesday morning.
Bahamian-flagged ship seized by Houthi rebels released along with 25-man crew
THE Galaxy Leader, a Bahamian-flagged vessel seized by Yemeni Houthi rebels in November 2023, was released last week along with its 25-member crew following diplomatic mediation led by Oman.
Man sentenced to two-years jail for having unlicenced gun
A MAN’S family erupted into tears yesterday after he was sentenced to two years in prison for admitting to having a loaded gun in his Acklins home last weekend.
$2,000 bail granted in causing harm charge
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after he was accused of stabbing another man at a liquor store earlier this month.
Sebastian emerges as Rangers’ top prospect
After completing just one year in the minor league with the Texas Rangers, Bahamian Sebastian Walcott has emerged as their top prospect going into the Major League Baseball Spring Training Camp.
Simmons named Hurricanes’ basketball Athlete of the Week
BAHAMIAN Aaron Simmons was named the Holland Hurricanes men’s basketball Athlete of the Week for the week ending January 26.
Tuesday, January 28
Hemisphere-leading obesity’s threat to ‘bankrupt’ Bahamas
The Bahamas’ hemisphere-worst status on adult obesity threatens to “bankrupt this nation” and “wipe out its economy” unless the country “gets a grip”, a former health minister warned yesterday.
Union chief challenges Customs overtime pay
A trade union president is challenging the explanation given by Bahamas Customs’ top official for why overtime and transportation payments due to officers have been delayed.
Cruise port targets 11% passenger rise to 6.2m
Nassau Cruise Port is targeting a further 600,000 passenger increase to 6.2m for the 2025 full-year, it was revealed yesterday, with visitor volumes for January to-date up 5 percent year-over-year.
PM urges legal capacity boost for AI and Fintech
The Prime Minister last night called for the building of Bahamian legal capacity in areas such as climate change and artificial intelligence (AI) while calling on this nation to fulfill its arbitration centre potential.
Jack’s Bay targets investors to gauge top financing option
An Eleuthera resort project is targeting select investors over a potential preference share investment as it takes market “soundings” to gauge the best option for financing its build-out.
Newborn unharmed as mom shot dead Sunday
THE youngest of Tia Sands’ two children sat innocently in a car on Sunday, unaware of the tragedy that had unfolded when her 23-year-old mother, affectionately known as “Redz,” was fatally shot on the side of her on Finlayson Street in Bain Town.
Woman who woke up on fire dies in hospital
A WOMAN who awoke on January 6 to find herself on fire died in hospital on January 22, and her family believes she was set ablaze by someone she knew.
Man killed on Cowpen Road knew shooter, says brother
THE brother of a man shot and killed over the weekend claimed his brother knew the shooter and “hailed” him before he was fired on without provocation.
Murder accused could still be extradited for US case
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said US prosecutors can still request the extradition of Donald Ferguson II, who was named in a United States indictment last month, despite him being charged in The Bahamas with a local murder.
Man and woman accused of stealing $20k from bank account of former judge
A MAN and woman were granted bail after they were accused of stealing $20,000 from the bank account of a former judge earlier this month.
Functioning fire truck arrives in Grand Bahama ready for service
GRAND Bahama now has a functioning fire truck.
FACING REALITY: Patriotism is diminishing
According to Wikipedia, patriotism is love for one’s country, shown through personal identification and concern for well-being.
PETER YOUNG: Trump’s extreme migration policy may influence Europe
It has become clear recently in Europe that anti-immigrant sentiment is growing.
Greene voted in as the new president
After a few resignations to switch spots, the Bahamas Volleyball Federation avoided a “vote of no confidence” in their president to reshape the executive board in office last year.
Congressional Black Caucus visits OPM
Prime Minister Philip Davis, Minister of Energy and Transport JoBeth Coleby-Davis and Ambassador to the United States Wendell Jones welcomed members of the Congressional Black Caucus to The Bahamas for discussions on strengthening U.S.-Caribbean relations at the Office of The Prime Minister on Monday.
Man charged with stealing $10,000 cash while employed at John Bull in Baha Mar
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after allegedly stealing over $10,000 in cash while working at John Bull at Baha Mar earlier this month.
PM: Use the law as a tool of empowerment
PRIME Minister Philip Davis encouraged young attorneys and legal scholars last night to use the law as a tool for empowerment and justice while tackling emerging challenges facing The Bahamas.
Man accused of breaking into medical centre on Collins avenue granted bail
A MAN was granted bail after he was accused of breaking into a medical centre on Collins Avenue in October.
Man loses appeal to be granted bail while waiting for firearm trial
A MAN awaiting trial for firearm possession was once again denied bail by the Court of Appeals.
Police searching for American woman who went missing while on diving excursion
ELEUTHERA police are searching for a 69-year-old American woman who went missing in waters off Cape Eleuthera yesterday.
Mitchell: PLP oversubscribed with aspiring candidates, 40 turned away
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party (PLP) chairman Fred Mitchell said the party’s most recent training session for aspiring candidates was “oversubscribed,” with 40 people turned away.
Nominations for National Honours open from February 1 to March 31
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell has announced that nominations for the 2025 National Honours will open on February 1 and close on March 31.
Hospitality sector wages rose by over 20% in 2023 according to BNSI report
AVERAGE weekly wages in the Bahamian hospitality sector rose by 20.8 percent in 2023, with men earning an average of $548 per week and women $540, according to a newly released Bahamas National Statistical Institute report.
Bahamas Baptist Sports Federation opens 2025 campaign with successful hosting of its Family Fun Run/Walk race
THE Bahamas Baptist Sports Federation opened its 2025 campaign with the successful hosting of its Family Fun Run/Walk race on Saturday.
Newly elected BBA president Clarence McKenzie: ‘I saw a lot of potential’
NEWLY elected Bahamas Baseball Association president Clarence ‘GJ’ McKenzie has already started to make an impact on the Family Island Associations with the view of increasing the participation of the Junior National Baseball Championships.
Tourism pushes to expand downtown art and murals
The Ministry of Tourism yesterday said it is preparing to expand its Downtown Nassau mural project by requesting more Bahamian artists to “showcase their talent” as others complete their work.
Monday, January 27
Denisha dazzles
Olympian Denisha Cartwright made her season debut a successful one at the Larry Wieczorek Invitational over the weekend.
Track and field: CARIFTA qualifiers hits double digits
DESPITE the windy conditions, several junior athletes delivered impressive performances to meet the standards for the 2025 CARIFTA Games at the Red-Line Sonja Knowles Classic over the weekend at the original Thomas A Robinson Stadium.
Swimmers qualify for CARIFTA Games
ALTHOUGH they increased the qualifying standards for CARIFTA 2025, Bahamas Aquatics president Algernon Cargill was pleased with the performances of the swimmers at their Winter Invitational.
IC Bahamas’ inaugural Nassau Cup Tennis Tournament intensifies
THE second day of the IC Bahamas’ inaugural Nassau Cup tennis tournament attracted more players as the competition intensified over the weekend at the John McEnroe Tennis Centre at the Baha Mar resort.
Sports Calendar January 27 2025
THE Star Trackers Track Club is scheduled to hold its 22nd Star Performance Track and Field Classic on Saturday, February 1 at the original Thomas A. Robinson Track and Field Stadium. The event, powered by Baker/Greyco Limited, will be held from 9am to 5pm. The registration deadline is on Friday, January 24 at 10pm at www.coachoregistration.com. Meet director Dave Charlton promises that the athletes and spectators will enjoy a very competitive meet that will be contested on time.
Unions cautiously optimistic on upcoming Gov’t meetings
Bahamian trade unions are viewing upcoming meetings with Cabinet ministers and government negotiators in a bid to resolve their industrial grievances with cautious optimism.
Caribbean first aims to bridge gap between insurance and technology
The Insurance Commission of The Bahamas has launched a six-week online initiative, the InsurTech Compliance, Innovation and Regulatory Practices (ICIRP) course, in a bid to marry supervision with the digital age.
Bahamas must unlock $3bn excess liquidity, banker says
The Bahamas must unlock the $3bn-plus excess liquidity in its commercial banking system to drive greater economic growth and investment activity, a senior banker has warned.
Political circus is coming to town
ELECTION’S comin’, get ready for the ride.
INSIGHT: Gain an Edge - BTVI embarks on rebranding project
The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) has embarked on an institution-wide rebranding project, beginning with a brand photoshoot to include high quality visuals that communicate the institution’s values, mission and identity.
DEREK SMITH JR: AI’s expanding role in corporate governance
Governance, risk and compliance (GRC) functions are undergoing significant changes, driven by rapid technological advances and increasingly stringent regulatory demands. Companies must adapt to this evolving landscape to remain competitive and compliant. Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) are at the forefront of these transformations, offering both opportunities and challenges.
Water Corp challenged by supply and demand woes
A union leader yesterday confirmed a combination of increased demand and supply challenges forced the Water & Sewerage Corporation to implement conservation measures on New Providence for seven to ten days.
CCA: Sarkis ‘betrays his worry’ over examiner bid
Baha Mar’s contractor says Sarkis Izmirlian is “betraying his concern” that its appeal will overturn the $1.642bn damages awarded to him by seeking to “frustrate the orderly” Chapter 11 process.
Mosko project gets planning go-ahead
The Mosko Group has received approval for its Rock Point “day trip” destination on New Providence’s north coast from the Government’s planning authorities.
Gov’t urged: ‘Bite the bullet’ on home crisis
The Government must “bite the bullet” and absorb land costs, a Bahamian engineer asserted yesterday, arguing that it is “the only way” to resolve this nation’s affordable housing shortage.
Investor pays taxes for 20 years but doesn’t own land
A foreign investor paid more than 20 years worth of real property taxes on Eleuthera property that the Government approved it to acquire only to discover that it is not the land’s rightful owner.
Marinas seek ‘mercy’ with boating-related food sales off 20%
Bahamian food stores have reported a 20 percent decline in sales to visiting boaters, a marina chief has revealed, while asserting: “Hopefully someone will show us some mercy this year.”
RBC Bahamas locked in battle to reclaim $1.854m
RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) is battling to recover $1.854m that it wired to a California money transmission business one month after the latter was ordered to cease business by the state’s regulator.
Broadcasting Corporation says they profited from Trump inauguration trip
The Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas (BCB) has dismissed claims that ZNS’s coverage of President Donald Trump’s inauguration cost taxpayers over $200,000, labeling such assertions as “categorically false and misleading”.
Water and Sewerage Corp: Water production restored but conservation measures remain
THE Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) said that full water production capacity has been restored following operational challenges last week - but water conservation measures will remain in place to rebuild New Providence’s reserves.
FNM Killarney association backs Minnis
THE chairman of the Free National Movement’s Killarney Constituency Association has expressed full support for Dr Hubert Minnis’ plans to seek re-election, criticising the party’s decision to require him to complete a training module.
Bail review after suspect in triple killing left unmonitored
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe pledged on Friday to review the country’s bail monitoring protocols after it was revealed that a man accused of a triple murder remained on bail for months due to an alleged oversight.
Police launch probes after two babies are found dead
The deaths of two babies over the weekend have sparked police investigations, including a child who drowned in a bucket and another whose body was found off the road.
Three murdered in weekend shootings
THREE people, including a man reportedly on bail for murder and a woman who recently became a mother, were killed in separate incidents during a violent weekend in New Providence.
Sunday, January 26
Fatal Cowpen Road shooting marks third murder of the year
Police in New Providence are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the Cowpen Road area on Friday night.
Saturday, January 25
Father accused of abandoning daughter reported missing
A 49-year-old father was granted bail on Friday after he was accused of putting out and abandoning his underaged daughter while she was reported missing earlier this month.
Man accused of shop breaking granted bail
A MAN was granted bail after he was accused of attempting to break into a spa on 7th Terrace last week.
Multi-agency push to provide inmates with IDs for workforce reentry
The Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDOCS) is ramping up efforts to ensure inmates have the necessary identification documents to successfully reintegrate into society upon release.
WSC: Low water pressure due to high demand and operational challenges
Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) customers will experience reduced water pressure between 10pm and 5am over the next several days due to high demand and operational challenges.
Man remanded over Big Pond triple shooting
A MAN was remanded into custody on Friday after he was accused of a triple shooting in the Big Pond area earlier this month that claimed the life of Rashad Sweeting, the year’s first murder victim.
Two men accused of rape and armed robbery at GB inn
Two men were arraigned in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on rape and related armed robbery charges on Friday.
Man accused of attempted murder and possession of firearm
A MAN was remanded into custody on Friday after he was accused of a failed murder attempt on Baillou Hill Road South earlier this month.
Friday, January 24
ZNS trip to trump inauguration generated revenue, says BCB
The Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas (BCB) has dismissed claims that ZNS’s coverage of President Donald Trump’s inauguration cost taxpayers over $200,000, labeling such assertions as “categorically false and misleading.”
Govt launches bi-monthly pay opinion survey
THE Ministry of Finance launched a survey to gather public servants’ opinions on a proposed shift to bi-monthly pay, Public Service Minister Pia Glover-Rolle said yesterday.
Sarkis’ fight to get evidence to aid Nassau hotel Wind-up
Baha Mar’s contractor is fighting to prevent Sarkis Izmirlian from using evidence disclosed in US legal proceedings to help with his bid to wind-up its two Nassau-based hotels.
FOAM breaks ground on new housing and shelter project
FAMILIES of All Murder Victims (FOAM), led by its president, Khandi Gibson, held a groundbreaking ceremony yesterday for a new housing and shelter project on Carmichael Road West, just past Bacardi Road.
Local govt elections see delays and ballot errors
LOCAL government elections across The Bahamas yesterday were marked by low voter turnout, and several Family Islands experienced complications, including significant polling delays and ballot errors, which raised concerns about inadequate preparation.
Doctors resume talks with govt
LABOUR Minister Pia Glover-Rolle said that negotiations between the government and health unions are progressing, with hopes of finalising new industrial agreements by next month.
Mitchell: White trying to smear foreign service
MINISTER of Foreign Affairs Fred Mitchell last night said St Anne’s MP Adrian White was trying to “smear” the foreign service when he claimed the government had bought at least three luxury BMW vehicles for its embassy in Washington DC.
Thursday, January 23
EDITORIAL: How will govt address rental affordability?
OVER recent months, a number of readers have contacted The Tribune to talk about just how hard it is for people to find an affordable place to live.
STATESIDE: ‘America first’ thinking of Trump govt could of benefit to Bahamas
Marco Rubio was unanimously confirmed on Tuesday as the new US Secretary of State. After taking the oath of office from Vice President JD Vance, Rubio made his way over to the main State Department building near the Washington National Mall and the Lincoln Memorial. His remarks covered a lot of ground, but two things stood out for us in The Bahamas.
FRONT PORCH: Gender equality still a work in progress
AT the beginning of yet another new year, we are no further toward making spousal rape illegal. Successive governments have cowered on the matter despite grand talk about gender equality and the contributions of women to Bahamian history.
Thomas’ hat-trick propels Mingoes over Cavalier FC
THE University of The Bahamas Mingoes came out the Christmas break with a 7-0 victory over Cavalier F.C. earlier this month at the Roscow Davies Soccer Fields. They were led by hat-trick hero midfielder Kevin Thomas. Four other players scored a goal apiece in the win. “Coming from the Christmas break, we wanted to set the tone for the second half of the season. I was happy to get three goals today – three good goals. I am just happy to help the team,” Thomas said.
Bahamas set for must-win game against Cuba
The Bahamas senior men’s national basketball team will be looking to rely on the support of the home crowd as the team approaches the third and final window of the FIBA AmeriCup 2025 qualifiers in less than a month.
Deandre Ayton dominates Heat, Eric Gordon falls to Nuggets
BAHAMIAN big man Deandre Ayton had arguably one of his best games of the 2024-25 National Basketball Association (NBA) regular season in the Portland Trail Blazers‘ 116-107 triumph over the Miami Heat on Tuesday night at the Kaseya Centre in Miami, Florida.
Sports calendar January 23
AFTER making some minor repairs to the Winton rugby pitch, the Bahamas Rugby Union is all set to open its 2025 season at 2pm on Saturday.
Running in Love III on Feb 8
WITH January winding down, that means the third edition of the Running in Love fun run/walk is just around the corner.
Bahamas in $1bn boost via climate resilient investment
The Bahamas will boost its long-term economic output by over $1bn if it starts investing in climate-resilient infrastructure and protecting natural assets such as beaches and mangroves, the IMF is urging.
Bahamas suffers ‘massive losses’ on flawed natural resource regime
A regulatory regime designed to protect Bahamian natural resources from foreign exploitation has instead sparked “massive losses in biodiversity” and “stifled” legitimate research vital to building the ‘blue economy’.
National Trust, activist on different sides over Park tenant’s eviction
The Bahamas National Trust (BNT) and a prominent environmental activist found themselves on opposing sides over the former’s termination of a water sports vendor’s lease at the Lucayan National Park.
Applebee’s targets two more venues after Fusion opening
APPLEBEE’S yesterday said it has hired 165 persons as it celebrated the formal opening of its first location at Fusion Superplex with more outlets expected in the coming months.
Bahamas ‘proceeds’ on 15% corporate tax despite Trump
The Government will “proceed” with implementing The Bahamas’ own 15 percent corporate income tax and is not worried “at this point” that the move will place this nation at a competitive disadvantage.
October suffers biggest inflation rise since March
The Bahamas enjoyed a continued decline in the annual inflation rate through to October 2024 even though prices rose month-over-month.
KEITH ROYE II: Technology making future arrive faster than we think
The technology world is accelerating in 2025, with transformative trends set to redefine industries and reshape how we live and work. These advances, ranging from artificial intelligence (AI) to sustainability, are creating opportunities while raising important questions about ethics, equity and regulation. Here is a deeper dive into the top five trends.
Downtown Nassau to soon get IHOP and Applebee’s
IHOP and Applebee’s will have locations in Downtown Nassau “before the summer of this year”, according to IHOP’s operations manager.
Minister: IMF housing report a ‘reality check’
A CABINET minister has said a recent IMF report on housing affordability and home ownership issues has “validity”.
Port Lucaya’s vendors in ‘desperate situation’
THE Davis administration should address concerns of Port Lucaya Marketplace straw vendors, the Opposition’s finance spokesman said yesterday.
White criticises govt’s purchase of three BMWs for country’s embassy in Washington
ST Anne’s MP Adrian White criticised the government’s acquisition of luxury vehicles for the country’s embassy in Washington, DC, highlighting that Grand Bahama has struggled to maintain its fire equipment.
Govt passes bills reorganising Foreign Affairs as Pintard tries to address mace incident
THE Davis administration passed legislation to reorganise the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after debate on the bills was cut short when Opposition Leader Michael Pintard attempted to address a controversial incident that led to his and his colleagues’ suspension from Parliament last month.
CV Bethel teachers sit-out after student fight and amid concerns for their safety
SOME CV Bethel High School teachers engaged in a sit-out after an incident involving a student fight that culminated in an argument with a teacher.
Darville: We are not in panic mode over HMPV virus
HEALTH Minister Dr Michael Darville sought to reassure the public yesterday that there is no cause for panic over an increase in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in China, noting that samples from people presenting flu-like symptoms have been sent to a lab in Panama for analysis.
Minister of Health reaffirms Bahamas’ support of World Health Organization
HEALTH Minister Dr Michael Darville yesterday reaffirmed The Bahamas’ support for the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order withdrawing his country from the organisation.
Thompson: Vendors at Port Lucaya Marketplace facing ‘desperate situation’
KWASI Thompson, Member of Parliament for East Grand Bahama, said the straw vendors at Port Lucaya Marketplace are facing a “desperate situation,” and that a vendor had passionately advocated for better conditions right up until her death last week.
Bell: Govt reviewing Rent Control Act to address rental affordability
HOUSING Minister Keith Bell said the government is reviewing the Rent Control Act in response to skyrocketing rental prices and growing concerns over affordability for Bahamian families.
Daughter still waits ‘to find peace and closure’ over father’s hit-and-run death
FOUR months have passed since 55-year-old Doyle Russell was tragically killed in a hit-and-run on Madeira Street, leaving his family devastated and desperate for answers about who robbed him of his life.
Man charged for Geovani’s murder
A 26-year-old man named in a United States indictment last month has been charged with the murder of 38-year-old Geovani Rolle, the father of two.
White questions Laroda on ZNS’ inauguration trip cost
SOCIAL Services, Broadcasting, and Information Minister Myles LaRoda could not confirm the cost of ZNS’s Washington, DC, trip for Donald Trump’s inauguration yesterday after St Anne’s MP Adrian White claimed it exceeded $200,000.
Munroe: Efforts under way to fix GB fire trucks
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said efforts are underway to address the lack of functional firefighting equipment in Grand Bahama, revealing that all fire trucks on the island were submerged in salt water during Hurricane Dorian in 2019, leading to breakdowns and costly repairs.
Police officer admits trying to have a sexual relationship with teen girl
A POLICE corporal was remanded into custody yesterday after he admitted to trying to pursue a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old girl last year.
Killer slit the throat of victim
A MAN was remanded into custody yesterday after admitting to killing Heston Adderley by slitting his throat with a box cutter in Centreville last year.
Wednesday, January 22
EDITORIAL: What effect will Trump's climate stance have on Bahamas?
And so the Trump era (part two) has begun.
ALICIA WALLACE: Focus and community amidst changing times
There is a meme, circulating with great frequency, in which a person begs to live through some “precedented times”. Living in unprecedented times is exhausting. At this point, it seems endless. The world is constantly on fire, literally and metaphorically.
Charged with robbing two men at gunpoint
A MAN was remanded into custody yesterday after he was accused of robbing two men at gunpoint while they were playing poker on East Street South last week.
Two-and-a-half years jail for housebreaking
A MAN was sentenced to two and half years in prison yesterday after admitting to a recent housebreaking crime in New Providence.
Smith calls out insurance companies for avoiding paying Dorian claims
KINGSLEY Smith, Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Grand Bahama, has expressed strong concerns over the refusal of some insurance companies to pay claims in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, describing it as a significant issue that continues to erode consumer confidence in the industry.
Man with two pending murder charges remanded for alleged 30 bail breaches
A MAN with two pending murder charges was denied bail yesterday after he was accused of failing to sign in at his local police station 30 times last year.
Man accused of sexual assault of woman
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after he was accused of sexually assaulting a woman earlier this week.
Bahamas Doctors Union defends stance on overtime compensation
BAHAMAS Doctors Union (BDU) president Dr Camille Glinton-Thompson defended her union’s stance on overtime compensation and time-tracking requirements, pushing back against Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ recent comments that suggested doctors are resisting accountability measures.
Man in Acklins drugs case accused of Geovani Rolle murder
A 26-year-old man implicated in a major cocaine and marijuana bust linked to a plane crash in Acklins last December was arraigned yesterday on multiple drug charges and a separate murder charge.
House debate cut short as Pintard raises mace incident
Legislative debate in the House of Assembly was abruptly halted today after Opposition Leader Michael Pintard attempted to discuss the mace-throwing incident that led to his and his colleagues' suspension from Parliament.
Developer eyes summer for $45m West Bay hotel start
A Bahamian developer yesterday voiced optimism that construction on his planned $45m West Bay Street resort can begin this summer if the necessary environmental approvals are obtained.
Sky chief to ‘keep fighting’ as $220k hangar verdict upheld
Sky Bahamas principal yesterday pledged to “keep fighting” after a verdict ordering the now-defunct airline to pay $220,000 plus interest to the owner of its hangar at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) was upheld.
Electric vehicle dealer’s Mall at Marathon ‘first’
A Bahamian electric vehicle distributor yesterday revealed it will become the first auto dealer to have a Mall at Marathon showroom come this Spring as it bids to repeat 2024’s 10-15 percent sales increase.
BISX-listed bank ‘escapes liability’ over alleged $115k pension theft
A BISX-listed bank yesterday overturned a $115,489 damages award “to escape liability” related to the alleged theft of pension contributions made on behalf of staff at a Freeport-based resort.
Church arrest on viral video ‘after disturbance reported’
POLICE arrested a man at a church in Grand Bahama on Sunday after the pastor reported a disturbance, an incident that was captured in a viral video.
‘No surprise’ Trump rejects 15% global corporate tax
A Cabinet minister last night asserted it was “no surprise” that Donald Trump has withdrawn the US from the 15 percent minimum global corporate tax amid fears this move may hit The Bahamas’ competitiveness.
80 people have criminal record expunged
EIGHTY Bahamians, including people charged with curfew violations during the pandemic, had their criminal records expunged last year after applying to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Committee.
Berry Islanders frustration at local govt nominations
BERRY Islands residents have expressed disappointment over what they describe as a lack of transparency in the island’s local government election nomination process.
Davis: FNM is party of elites
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis taunted the Free National Movement during a Progressive Liberal Party meeting last night, highlighting Dr Hubert Minnis’ continued outsider status in a party he once led.
Sandals still securing approvals but expects work to begin soon
OFFICIALS are still working on securing the necessary approvals for the construction process to rebrand Sandals Emerald Bay into a Beaches resort, according to Chuck Roberts, managing director at Sandals Resorts Bahamas.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority donates items to two Grand Bahama food banks
THE Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Pi Upsilon Omega Chapter, has donated food items to two local food banks and distribution centres on Grand Bahama.
Vybz Kartel upcoming concert has secured all permits and approvals, says event management company
EVENT management company International Events & Production (IEP) announced that it has officially secured all required permits and approvals for the upcoming Feel the Vybz Bahamas Weekend, a three-day celebration anchored by the return of Jamaican dancehall legend Vybz Kartel.
Sandals Foundations helps 1,000 Smiles Project deliver free dental services
MORE than 1,000 Bahamians, including children, seniors, and prison inmates, will receive free dental care in New Providence and Exuma over the next two weeks.
Ayden Johnson joins Oakland As
The 2025 Major League Baseball (MLB) International Signing Period is already off to a prosperous start for Bahamian baseball players looking to make a leap in their baseball careers.
Mario Ford Baseball Camp resumes
THE Mario Ford Baseball Camp resumed its Saturday morning sessions at Windsor Park over the weekend.
Let’s Swim Bahamas going into its 17th year
AFTER hosting the most successful swim club - Swift Swimming for more than two decades - the husband and wife team of Andy and Nancy Knowles launched the “Let’s Swim Bahamas” programme in 2008 to cater to the primary school students.
Tuesday, January 21
‘No magic bullet’ can solve Bahamian housing crisis
A prominent developer yesterday warned “there is no one magic bullet” for resolving The Bahamas’ housing crisis as he urged market participants to “put everything on the table” in searching for a solution.
‘Penny wise, pound foolish’ fear on capital spend cuts
The Government was yesterday warned not to be “penny wise and pound foolish” by cutting expenditure on vital infrastructure projects simply to ensure it meets its annual fiscal deficit targets.
Davis dismisses economy slowdown claim
AFTER an IMF report warned that the country’s economic growth is expected to slow, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis dismissed those conclusions yesterday, saying his administration does not foresee an economic slowdown just “right yet”.
$300m Four Seasons development promises over 200 permanent jobs
THE Ocean Club, Four Seasons Residences broke ground yesterday for its $300m luxury development over on Paradise Island, promising to provide roughly 1,000 jobs during construction and 200 permanent jobs after completion.
Police: No comment on video of arrest in church
POLICE declined to comment yesterday after a video purporting to show the arrest of a man during a church service went viral.
Minnis: I will run in next election
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has set himself on a collision course with the FNM’s current leadership by declaring yesterday that he plans to run in the next election despite not completing the party’s mandatory training sessions for aspiring candidates.
Man accused of Boxing Day rape of 19-year-old woman
A 23-year-old man was remanded into custody yesterday after he was accused of sexually assaulting a 19-year-old girl on Boxing Day.
PETER YOUNG: Next step for hostage deal?
Developments in Gaza have dominated the world’s news reporting for some time now with extraordinarily extensive coverage.
Fort Fincastle vendors still open despite water tower renovations
STRAW market vendors are still working at Fort Fincastle, despite ongoing repairs to the historic 126-foot water tower.
Stage set for confrontation in FNM?
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis is planning to extend his stay in the House of Assembly as an MP – and stirring up the prospect of a rift in the FNM in the process.
AG extols retiring Court of Appeal president Isaacs as example of issuing timely decisions
FOR the second time this month, Attorney General Ryan Pinder has highlighted the importance of judges issuing timely decisions, praising retiring Court of Appeal President Justice Jon Isaacs as an example to follow.
Police suspect arson in structural fire in GB
POLICE are investigating a structural fire that occurred in Grand Bahama on Sunday.
Two separate allegations of sexual assault investigated
AUTHORITIES have launched investigations into two separate incidents of alleged sexual assault, both involving male suspects known to the victims—one of which reportedly involved a victim being sexually assaulted over a span of at least three days.
Three charged with gun and ammo possession
THREE men were granted bail yesterday after allegedly having a loaded gun in their car and leading police on a chase on West Bay Street last week.
Accused of attempt to extort from woman
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused of attempting to extort $1,500 from a woman by threatening to leak sensitive information.
Man remanded for breaching bail 13 times
A MAN on bail for an armed robbery charge was denied release yesterday after allegedly failing to sign in at his local police station 13 times last year.
FACING REALITY: Facing the reality of social inequality
It is high time for all of us, even those who have been avoiding the truth like an ostrich, to “face reality”, is not a matter we can afford to ignore any longer.
UB Ignite hosts two-day Legal Aid Workshop for medium and small businesses
UB Ignite, a University of the Bahamas (UB) North programme, hosted a two-day Legal Aid Workshop for MSMEs in Grand Bahama, offering free legal advice to entrepreneurs and residents.
Education signs MOU to engage senior high schoolers in agriculture and marine science
THE Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources and the Ministry of Education signed a Memorandum of Understanding yesterday to launch an Agriculture and Marine Cadet Programme, which will target senior high school students beginning next month.
BAMSI sees rise in student enrolment as it looks to expand to a four-year degree
THE Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) has had a surge in student enrolment since its inception, with nearly 200 students enrolled for the current spring semester, up from its early days when enrolment ranged between 50 and 60 students.
Haitian student wins oratorical competiton two years after being unable to speak English
STEVE Tilus, a Haitian student from Jordan Prince William High School, captured first place in the third annual Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Oratorical Contest.
Potters Cay vendors could see work begin on electical supply as early as this week
VENDORS at Potter’s Cay Dock may soon have access to electricity as the government moves to address long-standing infrastructure issues that have forced many businesses to rely on generators.
Portal open for Foundations
The Lyford Cay Foundations online scholarship application portal opens on Friday, February 14, for students seeking to pursue undergraduate, graduate, or technical and vocational training outside of The Bahamas.
Robinson eliminated
Devaughn Robinson was so disappointed in his performance at the Bahamas Great Abaco Classic at the Abaco Club that he didn’t mince his words.
Training initiative to fight ‘unscrupulous’ practices
A newly-launched cadet training programme aims to empower Bahamian youth and boost this nation’s food security, it was disclosed yesterday.
Collegiate tennis players to follow this season
THE Bahamas has a number of talented tennis players who have received athletic scholarships and who are contributing to their respective tennis teams.
Jeffrey Cooper and Mario Coakley emerge as the overall winners
THE fifth annual Bains and Grants Town Dr Bernard Nottage Family Fun Run/Walk concluded on Saturday with Jeffrey Cooper and Mario Coakley as the overall winners.
Red-Line Athletes have ‘great showing’ at the Carl Lewis High School Invitational
THE Red-Line Athletics Track Club, gearing up for their “most anticipated” track meet for the year this coming weekend, had a “great showing” this past weekend at the Carl Lewis High School Invitational.
Marine cadet scheme launched
A new programme aimed at empowering students across The Bahamas is set to address critical issues of food security while providing valuable hands-on training in agriculture and marine resources.
Calling young scholars
Exceptional students are invited to apply for the 2025 Nsouli Scholars Programme, a groundbreaking global initiative offering full scholarships to support the education of outstanding individuals at any of Inspired’s renowned schools around the world.
Gov’t to speed up electricity service for Potters Cay dock
The Government yesterday said it is seeking to speed up the provision of electricity to Potters Cay dock in a bid to to improve both infrastructure and safety following recent fires at that location and Arawak Cay.
Banks are ‘not making killing’ despite region’s top spreads
Bahamian commercial banks enjoy the highest interest rate spreads in the Caribbean but this does not necessarily mean they are “making a killing” on profits, a senior executive argued yesterday.
Monday, January 20
KDK REPORT: Times like these
This past week, I’ve been both riveted and absolutely saddened by the wildfires sweeping across California.
Police investigating a Baillou Hill Road shooting that left a man hospitalised
POLICE are investigating a shooting on Baillou Hill Road that left an adult male hospitalised on Saturday.
IMF: Bahamas’ debt ‘distress high risk’ with no new taxes
The Bahamas faces a “high risk of sovereign [debt] stress” as it continues to reject proposed International Monetary Fund (IMF) reforms such as imposing a personal income tax on the top 10 percent of earners.
‘Business ease fix just not so simple’
Discussions on improving The Bahamas’ ‘ease of doing business’ are “hopelessly simplistic”, Arawak Homes chairman is arguing, with the conduct of commerce set to become “more complex, not less”.
IMF: Gov’t maxed out on Central Bank borrowings
The Government had maxed out its legal ability to borrow from the Central Bank as at October 2024, the IMF has revealed, due to increased reliance on this funding source with private capital deployed elsewhere.
Officer injured during House mace throwing incident still recovering
KENDAL Pennerman, the police sergeant-at-arms injured during last month’s chaotic mace-throwing incident in the House of Assembly, is still recovering.
Fire ravages the Bay Restaurant
A FIRE yesterday ravaged the Bay Restaurant and Lounge, a popular nightlife spot on Arawak Cay.
Man’s life altered as rusty nail leads to amputations
EZEKIEL Miller dreamed of becoming a mechanic and starting a family, but his life changed dramatically when he stepped on a rusty nail at 14, causing a viral infection that led to the amputation of body parts.
IMF: Property and rental rates outpaced wages growth
Property prices and rental rates outpaced growth in Bahamian wages seven-fold during the decade to 2022 to deepen the housing affordability crisis, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revealed.
Govt criticised for ‘dragging feet’ on anti violence bill
A LOCAL women’s rights activist has criticised the government for “dragging its feet” on the implementation of the Protection Against Violence Bill, accusing officials of using the bill’s passage to appear supportive of women’s rights while failing to do anything substantial.
Mom: I screamed and prayed to God
TWO mothers are grieving after one of the first shootings of the year left a woman with four children dead and her boyfriend nursing gunshot wounds in the hospital.
Timothy Munnings sets masters world record
Bahamian Olympian Timothy Munnings continues to prove that age is nothing more than a number.
Over 700 participants of 52 Week Programme have status formalised
MORE than 700 participants in the Public Service Professional Engagement Programme (PS-PEP), formerly the 52 Week Programme, have received letters confirming their status as public servants, according to Minister of Labour and Public Service Pia Glover-Rolle.
Track and field athletes in action overseas
WANYA McCoy, Lamar Williams, Collinique Farrington, Shatalya Dorsett and Antone Smith led a field of Bahamian track and field athletes in action over the weekend with victories at various meets in the United States.
WORLD VIEW: OAS secretary general election and renewed OAS consensus
The upcoming election for the Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS) on March 10 presents an opportunity to reshape the future of the institution.
INSIGHT: Straight answers needed on anti-violence measures
FOR all the talk of needing to tackle crime collectively, from the outside looking in, it can be hard to discern what is the government strategy on the matter.
Saturday, January 18
Former GB resident shot dead in Fort Lauderdale
An American man with connections to Grand Bahama was killed in a drive-by shooting in broad daylight outside a Fort Lauderdale warehouse earlier this week.
Carlos Reid calls for collective responsibility in crime fight
ANTI-crime activist Carlos Reid has warned that the nation’s crime problem is likely to worsen before improving, calling for a united community effort following the country’s first two homicides of the year.
JJ Percentie seeks third term in Harbour Island local gov't
JOSEPH-JOHN Percentie is seeking re-election to continue his work on the island community of Harbour Island for a third term.
Friday, January 17
Violence interrupter programmer 'has not progressed as intended'
THE government’s violence interrupter programme, initially announced in 2022 as a community-based intervention to address rising violence, remains unimplemented, raising questions about the roles of people initially associated with it.
Fentanyl use 'a hidden epidemic'
FIFTEEN fentanyl-related deaths have been recorded in the country over the past two years, according to Dr David Allen, a renowned Bahamian psychiatrist who has repeatedly warned that the drug could have a devastating impact on Bahamian society.
Revelers upset at Bahamasair cancellation
REVELERS looking forward to Trinidad and Tobago’s annual carnival festivities were shocked and disappointed on Wednesday to learn that Bahamasair has cancelled its flights between New Providence and Port of Spain.
New union at BTVI outlines challenges
THE Bahamas Union of Auxiliary Professionals in Education (BUAPE) has officially been recognised as the bargaining agent for non-managerial staff at the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI).
NIB and union finalise agreement
THE National Insurance Board (NIB) and the Public Managers Union (PMU) have finalised a five-year industrial agreement aimed at improving working conditions, enhancing compensation structures, and fostering collaboration within the organisation.
Concern over companies declaring zero revenue
THE Department of Inland Revenue (DIR) has raised concerns about companies declaring zero revenue despite operating in thriving sectors like construction, while also urging businesses to renew their licences before the January 31 deadline.
Woman killed and man injured in shooting incident in Nassau Village
A WOMAN was killed and a man was injured after a shooting on Wednesday.
Gov’t ‘wipes away hundreds of millions in property tax arrears’
The Ministry of Finance’s top official yesterday said the Government has “wiped away hundreds of millions in real property tax arrears” as he branded this nation’s tax system “the most competitive in the Caribbean”.
Bahamas ‘going in reverse’ through 20% cash increase
The Bahamas is “going in reverse” by increasing physical cash in circulation by 20 percent, a digital payments provider argued yesterday, even though its Sand Dollar roll-out is “the model for the rest of the world”.
Tax collection is too ‘combative’
Tax collection in The Bahamas is a “combative experience” where businesses are treated as “frauds” if they interpret the rules differently from the Government, a senior banker argued yesterday.
Just 20% compliance by short-term rentals
Dexter Fernander, the Department of Inland Revenue’s (DIR) operations manager, said they have seen a 20 percent voluntary compliance rate from short-term rental owners in registering their businesses and obtaining the necessary licences.
US and China battle on Bahamas investments
The top US and Chinese diplomats in The Bahamas yesterday exposed the increasing geopolitical tensions set to impact this nation after the latter encouraged it to sign on to Beijing’s multi-billion global infrastructure initiative.
Banks criticised as ‘barrier to progress’
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has criticised banks for creating barriers to progress, highlighting inefficiencies in their processes and calling for immediate modernisation to support economic growth.
Judge says country lacks psychiatric care facilities
WHEN a man diagnosed with schizophrenia and cognitive disorders after a teenage manslaughter conviction returned to the Supreme Court yesterday for a re-sentencing hearing, the country’s limited psychiatric facilities and lack of effective rehabilitation options weighed on the judge who will determine his fate.
‘Time-tracking needed to justify Doctor overtime’
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has raised concerns about demands for overtime pay from healthcare workers, insisting that payments cannot be justified without a proper time-tracking system to verify hours worked.
PM laments rise in cases of child abuse
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said 583 children reportedly victims of abuse last year, emphasising that tackling violence begins with addressing the trauma of children.
Coach Cadot helps Sunrise Christian
Sunrise Christian Academy has had a tremendous history of Bahamian players participating on their Buffalo men’s basketball team.
Onyx Magazine honouring Joy Jibrilu
ONYX Magazine is honouring the chief executive of the Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board, Joy Jibrilu.
Mentally ill man charged with assault and injury of police officer
A MENTALLY ill man was charged in court yesterday with allegedly assaulting and injuring a police officer on Faith Avenue earlier this week.
Four-year sentence for having illegal firearms
A MAN was sentenced to four years in prison yesterday after being found with a banned pistol and rifle in his home on Baillou Hill Road earlier this week.
Charge of theft of $80k worth of property
A 60-year-old man was granted bail yesterday after being accused of breaking into a home in Bimini and stealing over $80,000 worth of property.
Man pleads guilty to stealing and vagrancy
A MAN was ordered to perform community service after admitting to stealing money and vagrancy last week.
Dave Neely, 17, signs with the Texas Rangers
WEDNESDAY marked the official start of the Major League Baseball (MLB) International Signing period and Bahamians have already begun inking deals to set up the next step of their baseball careers.
Thursday, January 16
Realtors predict 30% deal surge with market ‘on fire’
Realtors yesterday predicted an up to 30 percent increase in deal volumes for 2025 with the Bahamian high-end property market said to already be “running on all cylinders”.
Abandoned $1m lawsuit’s energy reform questions
An abruptly-withdrawn $1m legal claim has exposed questions about the Government’s handling of renewable energy reforms designed to save Bahamian households and businesses millions of dollars.
Bahamians told: ‘Revisit savings, lifestyle’ to gain home ownership
A prominent realtor yesterday urged Bahamians to “revisit their lifestyle and savings” habits if they wish to fulfill their home ownership dream with high-end residential properties now being marketed for up to $50m.
Consumer watchdog touts $240k complaint recovery
A government watchdog yesterday revealed it had recovered $240,426, or more than one-quarter of the value of complaints submitted to it by Bahamian consumers, for the 2024 full-year.
CCA to protect resorts’ staff from Sarkis ‘chaos’
Baha Mar’s contractor yesterday slammed the bid by Sarkis Izmirlian to wind-up its two Nassau hotels as “meritless” while pledging to protect hundreds of Bahamian workers from potential “chaos”.
PM: Request for more details regarding indictment unanswered by US officials
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said yesterday that he is still awaiting a response from US officials after sending a diplomatic note last year requesting further details about an unnamed Bahamian politician mentioned in an explosive US indictment.
Funeral homes taking action over money owed by RBPF
SOME funeral homes have stopped responding to the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s (RBPF) requests for body removal services, citing unpaid bills that have remained outstanding since May 2024.
Boyd: I sometimes ‘hung my head with disappointment’ over MP’s behaviour
ANGLICAN Bishop Laish Boyd said he has sometimes been disappointed in the behaviour of politicians and urged them to moderate their attitudes.
Medics say govt treats them as ‘easily replaceable’
MEMBERS of the Consultant Physician Staff Association (CPSA) and the Bahamas Doctors Union (BDU) say the government has made them feel “easily replaceable” in the country’s healthcare system, highlighting unresolved issues over health insurance, overtime pay, and fair compensation.
PM slams health staff over strike
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis expressed disappointment over this week’s industrial action of affiliates of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), particularly healthcare professionals, saying they lacked consideration for patient care despite the government’s repeated commitment to addressing their concerns.
20-year-old woman reportedly seen performing sex act on child in viral video was arrested
POLICE have arrested a 20-year-old woman in connection with child abuse after a video went viral.
Man ordered to compensate two officers he assaulted during escape attempt
A MAN was ordered yesterday to pay $1,000 in compensation to two police officers after admitting to aggressively assaulting them while attempting to escape from the Magistrate’s Court cellblock on Nassau Street last month.
FRONT PORCH: Moral beauty
Like other manifestations of beauty, moral beauty in its various forms, such as kindness, perseverance, compassion, courage, faith, charity, and a rainbow of spiritual virtues, attracts and compels others “to go and do likewise.” (Luke 10:37)
Man acquitted of assault charges said he was defending his wife
A MAN was acquitted of stabbing his cousin with a knife after claiming he acted in defence of his wife during a dispute over shared land in New Providence last year.
Wednesday, January 15
Union chief: ‘We’ll do what we have to’ over strike injunction
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) president pledged “we will do what we have to do” after the Government obtained a temporary court injunction ordering all doctors, nurses and air traffic controllers back to work.
Skydive licence delay on police probe into threats
The Bahamian aviation regulator yesterday revealed it will not approve a skydiving excursion provider’s licence to operate due to a police probe into recorded threats he allegedly made to its officials.
Wedding planners aiming to grow 1,000-strong base
Bahamian wedding planners yesterday said they are aiming to increase the up to 1,000 international couples they cater to annually through their upcoming 2025 trade show.
Unions ‘strong as a monkey’s tail’
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) president yesterday asserted the umbrella body and its 14 affiliates are “strong like a monkey’s tail” as he hit back at critics of their members’ sick-outs and strike action.
Maternity: Putting people over profit
The world of work, with all of its complexities and far-reaching impact, is a fascinating one to explore, especially alongside society and its stagnation in some areas and changes others.
Glover-Rolle: 96 percent of the MoU has been delivered
LABOUR Minister Pia Glover-Rolle claimed the government had fulfilled 96 percent of what was agreed upon when the Progressive Liberal Party signed a pre-election Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two umbrella union organisations.
27-year-old’s murder ‘has left family living in fear’
RASHAD Sweeting, the first murder victim of the year, was a kind-hearted, unproblematic young man who dreamed of starting his own rental car and scooter business, his aunt said.
Lack of GB fire trucks ‘a state of emergency’
COMMUNITY leaders, residents, and public officials on Grand Bahama have expressed outrage over the island’s lack of functioning fire trucks, describing the situation as a “state of emergency” and calling for immediate action from the government.
Court injunction orders unions to return to work
THE Davis administration secured an interim injunction yesterday against affiliates of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), ordering staff to return to work after two days of industrial action.
Junkanoo groups upset over ‘biased’ judging system
FRUSTRATION is mounting for several Junkanoo groups over what they call a deeply broken and biased judging system that has, for years, stifled fair competition in the nation’s most iconic cultural parades.
Sarkis: ‘Jobs safe’ in CCA wind-up bid
Baha Mar’s original developer yesterday pledged hundreds of Bahamian jobs will be protected despite his bid to wind-up two major Nassau hotels.
Elderly man found hanging at residence in apparent suicide
POLICE are investigating the apparent suicide of an elderly man in the area of Jennie Street.
New officers and members of BNT Council announced
The Bahamas National Trust has announced the appointment of new officers and members of the BNT Council, elected at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in October.
Court denies bail to man facing murder charges
THE Supreme Court has denied bail to 23-year-old Dana Guillaume, who faces charges of murder and two counts of attempted murder.
Teen involved in stabbing incident sent to Simpson Penn
A 14-year-old boy was remanded to Simpson Penn yesterday after admitting to stabbing an 11th-grade student at Government High School in November.
GB schools reopened with ‘minimal’ staff and low student attendance
ALTHOUGH public schools in Grand Bahama reopened on Tuesday, a senior education executive said only a “minimal” number of teachers and administrators returned to schools and student attendance was very low.
Defence force marine and wife accused of nightclub assault of woman
A DEFENCE force marine and his wife were accused yesterday of assaulting a woman outside a nightclub on Recovery Way in November.
King reports 37 percent decrease in migrant apprehensions in 2024
THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) reported a 37 percent decrease in migrant apprehensions in 2024, totalling 2,019 compared to 3,201 in 2023.
TRIBUNE TECH: New Brazil law restricts use of smartphones in schools
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Monday signed a bill restricting the use of smartphones at school, following a global trend for such limitations.
Consulate: No reports of Bahamians in distress due to California wildfires
THE Bahamas Consulate General in Los Angeles said no Bahamian nationals have reported distress or required assistance as California wildfires rage on.
Police investigate drowning incidents
POLICE have launched investigations into two separate drowning incidents that claimed the lives of two men on Monday.
Two-and-a-half years jail over loaded gun
A MAN was sentenced to two and a half years in prison yesterday after admitting to having a loaded gun in his home last week.
Tuesday, January 14
Sarkis pledges to protect jobs as he seeks wind-up of CCA Bahamas
Sarkis Izmirlian today pledged to safeguard hundreds of Bahamian jobs as he urged the Supreme Court to permit the winding-up of a company that owns two Nassau hotels.
National Development Plan progressing with committee meeting expected by month’s end
NATIONAL Development Plan (NDP) Secretariat chairman Felix Stubbs says the group is making progress toward implementing the national development plan and hopes to hold its first formal meeting with committee members before the end of this month.
Ninth grade student collapses during PE class, dies at hospital
ETHAN Clarke, a ninth grade student at Aquinas College, died on Thursday after collapsing during a physical education class, according to a statement released by the Catholic Board of Education.
Pastors voice support for paternity leave
AFTER the Bahamas National Breastfeeding Association called for extending maternity leave to at least 16 weeks, local pastors yesterday voiced strong support for introducing paternity leave, though some insisted the benefit should be restricted to married fathers.
No working fire engines leaves farmers to fight blaze
A RELENTLESS six-day fire at Fairfield Farm in Grand Bahama forced its owners to battle the flames themselves due to the island’s reported lack of operational fire engines.
Man fatally shot in this year’s first murder a targeted attack, say police
A 27-year-old man was fatally shot in Big Pond in the early hours of Monday, sparking a police investigation into what officials are calling a targeted attack.
Thousands of students in GB dismissed due to strike
PUBLIC schools in Grand Bahama were dismissed early on Monday after teachers and administrators failed to report to work due to a nationwide strike initiated by the Trade Union Congress.
No shutdown - but health ‘crisis mode’
VOWS of a formidable, nationwide shutdown failed to materialise yesterday as most government workers reported for duty, confining the industrial action mainly to healthcare workers and some Grand Bahama teachers.
Time will tell if strike action really work?
The national strike happened – though you could be forgiven if you did not notice.
A lack of faith is what hinders us
IN view of the recent national address by Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis, KC. MP, I would have preferred to critique and compliment him on the same in short order.
Hoping for more than just 5 percent
SO now we have 5% VAT on grocery items – effective April 1, 2025 in the 242.
VAT cut good or just politics
VAT at 5% be wary of its significance would be good advice.
Man charged with stealing over $50k in fake car import scheme
A MAN was remanded in custody yesterday after allegedly stealing more than $50,000 from seven people over five years through a fake car import scheme.
Poitier sisters looking ahead
SINCE March 3, 2022, the Poitier sisters - Zaire and twins Zion and Zeden - have been making an impact on the local youth golf scene.
DEPP to reduce red tape for Family Island developers
FAMILY Island developers and residents can expect a more convenient permitting process when regulations related to the Environmental Planning and Protection Act 2024 are amended to decentralise oversight and reduce red tape for non-sensitive projects.
Mother gets conditional discharge after leaving six-year-old home alone
A 23-year-old woman was ordered to be on good behaviour for one year after leaving her six-year-old daughter home alone in December, resulting in the child wandering Market Street unaccompanied.
Two counts of assault with a dangerous instrument
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after allegedly threatening his former landlords with a hammer and damaging their property last summer.
Four months sentence for having hemp and cocaine
A 50-year-old man was sentenced to four months in prison last week after admitting to possessing two different illicit drugs last weekend.
PETER YOUNG: Trump making headlines before assuming office
The world’s media has been overloaded recently with stories that people are making fun of some of President-elect Trump’s latest pronouncements in advance of his inauguration next week.
Strong start for Kacy Smith and D’Angelo 6 at Week 1 of Winter Equestrian Festival
SHOW jumper Kacy Lyn Smith began the 2025 competition year with a strong showing at Week 1 of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), riding her own 14-year-old Oldenburg gelding D’Angelo 6 in the 1.20m Amateur Jumpers Division and placing in 2 out of 3 classes.
Winners emerge in KPMG Youth Winter regatta
AFTER two days of racing in very different conditions, including the shift and gusting winds on Saturday and low wind on Sunday in Montagu Bay, Norman and Nash Cartwright, Drake Knowles, James Hunnicutt and Kai Harvey emerged as the winners of the KPMG Youth Winter Regatta.
‘Jazz’ Chisholm Jr secures $5.85m deal
After making his contribution in his transition from the Miami Marlins to the New York Yankees during the season last year, Bahamian Major League versatile baseball player Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr was awarded with a major contract over the weekend.
Top Golfer Cameron Riley eliminated
ALTHOUGH he improved his score on the second day, Grand Bahamian Cameron Riley admitted that his putting wasn’t enough to get him out of the qualifying round of the Bahamas Golf Classic.
Preserving culture through folklore
Nine-year-old Caerwyn Turnquest recently claimed the youth division of the cultural folklore costume contest at the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Culture’s “Culture at The Cay” event on Majority Rule Day.
Academy recognises trio as top-performing students
Bahamas Global Academy recently recognised Alyssa McSweeney, Seth Thompson, and Shanya Francis as the top-performing students for the first quarter of the 2024-2025 academic year.
Monday, January 13
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Monday, January 13, 2025
Man accused of having over 200 hemp gummies charged with drug possession
A MAN was granted bail on Thursday after he was accused of having over two hundred marijuana-infused gummies earlier this month.
Department of Corrections reviewing video of an officer fighting with a civilian
A VIRAL video showing a uniformed Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDOCS) officer fighting a civilian is now under review by the department’s Internal Affairs Unit.
Gov’t will ‘feel the might of workers’
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) president last night warned the Government it will “feel the might of the workers” as members of 14 unions prepare to initiate a 48-hour nationwide strike beginning today.
‘Most competitive food industry in the world’
Super Value’s owner says The Bahamas has “the most competitive food distribution industry in the world” as he pushed back against the Prime Minister’s assertion that lack of choice is fuelling the high cost of living.
Public company ‘exemption’ boost to Jack’s Bay developer
An Eleuthera resort community developer is now able to “entertain more and more deep pocketed investors” after obtaining a public company ‘exemption’ from the Securities Commission of The Bahamas.
Beware ‘populist trap’ over $30m food-based VAT cut
The Government is being warned to avoid “the populist trap” caused by extending tax breaks to wealthy and higher income Bahamians/residents who do not need such concessions.
Healthcare workers strike forces closure of clinics
Some ninety percent of junior doctors have called in sick across the country as industrial action by healthcare workers forced the closure of follow-up clinics today.
Christie: My govt started work on GBPA
FORMER Prime Minister Perry Christie said his administration began efforts to change the management of Freeport.
Swingers win GB Pineyard Rush Junkanoo Parade
THE Swingers unoficially won Grand Bahama’s Pineyard Rush Junkanoo Parade after delivering a show-stopping performance that allowed them to dethrone six-time champions Platinum Knights to capture their first victory in nine years.
STRIKE: At least 14 unions set to take action
AT least 14 labour unions are threatening to begin a two-day nationwide strike today, according to Trade Union Congress (TUC) president Obie Ferguson, who warned that there will be a “reckoning” and the government will feel the “might of the workers” after three years of unmet demands.
HUBERT MINNIS: Remove all taxes on food
Prime Minister Philip Davis gave a New Year’s address on January 8.
WORLD VIEW: Clarifying misconceptions about the Panama Canal
Recent remarks by US President-elect Donald Trump have drawn attention to the Panama Canal.
DEREK SMITH: The workplace risks that threaten 2025
In 2025, corporate leaders will continue to face multiple workplace risks that can both impact operational performance and employee well-being.
INSIGHT: A positive start to the new year
IT is often easy to take a position of always criticising the party in power, whatever the colour of their shirts.
NPBA season back on tap
THE New Providence Basketball Association (NPBA) regular season resumed this weekend at the AF Adderley Gymnasium following a brief hiatus for the holidays.
Algernon Cargill re-elected
CALLING this his final term to serve as president, Algernon Cargill and his entire executive team got a unanimous vote of confidence as they were elected unopposed during the Bahamas Aquatics’ annual general meeting and election of officers.
Charged with indecent exposure for revealing himself at Nassau Straw Market
A MAN was granted bail on Thursday after he was accused of exposing himself to the occupants of the Nassau Straw Market last week.
Extending maternity leave could hurt small businesses, says Chamber
THE Bahamas Chamber of Commerce has said extending maternity leave beyond 12 weeks could hurt small businesses and drive up consumer prices, even as the Ministry of Labour considers stakeholder feedback to increase leave to 16 weeks.
Cameron Riley hopes his putting will improve in the Korn Ferry Tour
While he’s excited about the change in location from Exuma to the Ocean Club on Paradise Island, Grand Bahamian Cameron Riley wished his putting could improve in the second round of the Korn Ferry Tour.
Glover-Rolle: Bahamasair ramp operators took redundancy instead of transfer to NFS
LABOUR Minister Pia Glover-Rolle said Bahamasair ramp operators affected by the airline’s outsourcing plan were offered transfers to Nassau Flight Services (NFS) with their seniority and benefits protected, but the union advised them to accept redundancy instead.
GAIN AN EDGE: The sacrosanct importance of alumni in Bahamian academia
Over the past 50 years and counting, University of The Bahamas (UB) and its antecedent, the College of The Bahamas (COB) has produced an illustrious network of 22,000-plus alumni comprised of some of the world’s leading CEO’s, award-winning artists, heads of government, and influential politicians.
Food stores, wholesalers seek 50% VAT cut clarity
Food retailers say the near three-month transition affords sufficient time to adjust computer systems and shelf prices while calling for urgent clarification on which items fall under the reduced 5 percent VAT rate.
Applebee’s opens ahead of its January 22 launch party
The first-ever Applebee’s restaurant in The Bahamas is now open as the franchise prepares to hold its official launch party on Wednesday, January 22, beginning at 1pm
Bahamians heat up on the track and field overseas
MALE high hurdlers Oscar Smith Jr and Raymond Oriakhi Jr took the spotlight to highlight the list of Bahamians who competed in track and field for their respective schools over the weekend.
Athletes requalify at T-Bird Flyers Track Classic
WHILE collegiate athletes made their season debuts with their respective universities abroad, local track and field athletes made their mark at the T-Bird Flyers Track and Field Classic hosted at the original Thomas A Robinson Stadium over the weekend.
Dr Bernard Nottage to be honoured with annual Fun Run/Walk and Health Expo
FOR the fifth year, the Bains and Grants Town sporting committee will honour the late Member of Parliament Dr Bernard Nottage with their annual Fun Run/Walk and Health Expose.
Sunday, January 12
UPDATED: Prime Minister calls threatened strike 'unlawful'
The government has called for continued negotiation amid reports of a possible imminent national strike.
Saturday, January 11
Halkitis: Govt to lose $30M annually due to VAT reduction
Economic Affairs Minister Mr Michael Halkitis revealed that the government will forgo an estimated $30 million in revenue due to a reduction in the value-added tax (VAT) rate on all food sold in food stores from ten percent to five percent.
Two men charged with abetment to murder in Potter's Cay Dock double homicide
TWO men were remanded to prison on Thursday after they were accused of aiding and abetting in the double homicide at Potter’s Cay Dock in December.
Probation and $8k fine for man who set car and tools on fire
A 22-year-old man was placed on two years probation after he admitted to setting fire to a man’s car and tools earlier this month on Bamboo Cay.
New RBPF leadership announced
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) unveiled six new leadership appointments under its new Commissioner of Police Shanta Knowles.
Friday, January 10
Pintard: VAT reduction on food 'falls short'
FREE National Movement (FNM) leader Michael Pintard said the reduction in the Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate on food falls short of the significant relief Bahamians were expecting.
Thursday, January 9
Search for next UB president narrowed to three finalists
THE University of The Bahamas said the search for its next president has been narrowed to three finalists after an extensive recruitment search.
Mayaguana treasure hunting ‘deflection’
A Bahamas-based underwater explorer is accusing its legal opponent of seeking to “harass” it through allegations it conducted treasure hunting off Mayaguana without obtaining the required government permits.
Knowles says ‘much more work to be done’ in voice note probe
POLICE Commissioner Shanta Knowles suggested yesterday that the investigation into a high-profile controversy linked to voice notes is incomplete, even though it led to charges against three men on Tuesday.
Bar president criticises govt over delays in full FOIA implementation
BAR Association President Khalil Parker lambasted the government’s delay in fully implementing the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), calling it an “unreasonable” and “unconstitutional” interference with the public’s right to transparency.
5% VAT cut on all food items
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has announced that the value-added tax rate on all food sold in food stores would be reduced from ten percent to five percent.
Wednesday, January 8
Bahamian firm targets Out Island partnerships
A Bahamian business yesterday said it is pushing for a stronger year following a “slow” 2024 by partnering with stores on the Family Islands to sell its products.
‘Transition year’ confusion on Road Traffic Act reform
Insurers yesterday revealed there is mass public and industry confusion over whether Road Traffic Act reforms have taken effect amid suggestions 2025 could now be treated as a “transition year”.
‘Don’t play politics’ over uninsured driver carnage
Insurers yesterday warned Bahamian leaders “don’t play politics” over the financial devastation and injuries caused by uninsured drivers amid mass “confusion” over whether traffic law changes have taken effect.
Bahamas broker chief demands $20m SEC sanctions cut to $12k
A Bahamian broker/dealer’s principal yesterday argued a minuscule fraction of the $20m-plus financial sanctions demanded by US regulators should be imposed against him for violating securities laws.
Police warn on rising social media scams
A senior Bahamian police officer yesterday renewed warnings about an increase in social media scams and a “concerning number” of other online incidents currently under investigation.
Bahamian innovation untapped by ‘hard strapped’ entrepreneurs
A Bahamian software firm’s founder yesterday said this nation must urgently “figure out” ways to “free-up capital” and bring more viable commercial and entrepreneurial ideas to life.
Police warn on rising social media scams
A senior Bahamian police officer yesterday renewed warnings about an increase in social media scams and a “concerning number” of other online incidents currently under investigation.
Abaco storm shelter misses finish deadline
SIX months after officials from the Disaster Risk Management Authority said Abaco’s long-awaited hurricane shelter would be completed by the end of last year, residents say the facility remains unfinished.
Call to extend maternity leave to up to 20 weeks
THE Bahamas National Breastfeeding Association (BNBA) wants maternity leave to be extended, emphasising the need to support breastfeeding, improve maternal health, and align with international labour standards.
ACCUSED: Ex-CID head, lawyer and officer charged in voice note probe
FORMER Chief Superintendent of Police Michael Johnson, a prominent lawyer and a police sergeant were granted bail yesterday after being charged in connection with a bribery scandal.
Engine challenges force Abaco blackout
Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) today confirmed a widespread power outage in Abaco as it grapples with engine challenges at the Wilson City Power Station.
Three Haitian nationals convicted of overstaying and fined $1,500 each
THREE Haitian nationals were convicted before Chief Magistrate Roberto Reckley of overstaying during a hearing in Magistrate’s Court last week Thursday.
Rastafarian community claims they continue to be harrassed by authorities
A SENIOR official from the Rastafarian community claims police have been targetting Rastafarians despite the passage of cannabis legislation that legalises use of the drug for religious purposes.
Attorneys raise concerns over proposals to mandate death penalty in The Bahamas
Attorneys have raised concerns about proposals to remove judicial discretion and mandate the death penalty in The Bahamas, describing such changes as a threat to the rule of law and constitutional democracy.
Abaco community mourns death of a local government candidate
THE sudden death of Tristan Bootle, a local government candidate from Murphy Town, has left the Abaco community in mourning.
Governor General ‘Mother’ Pratt admits to challenges adjusting to her new role
GOVERNOR General Cynthia Pratt candidly admitted that adjusting to her new role has been challenging, describing the transition as a significant shift from her previous political career.
Worst PM in our history?
If there were a competition for the worst prime minister in Bahamian history, who would win?
Charges a first step on the right path
In November 2023, a theft took place at an airport.
Happy with Exuma Junkanoo
I had the privilege of being a guest spectator at the Exuma Junkanoo Parade held in Georgetown Exuma on Saturday 4th of January.
Family and friends still in shock over young man’s death
ANTONIO Cheribin Jr was spending time with friends and visiting bars shortly before he crashed into a trailer Monday night, tragically losing his life just weeks after his father’s passing.
Two and a half years prison for having unlicenced firearm
A 21-year-old Exuma resident was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for possessing an unlicenced firearm on Christmas Day.
Ordered to compensate officer after assault guilty plea
A MAN was ordered to pay financial compensation to a police officer he assaulted at JFK Plaza last week.
Man and woman accused of attempted murder
A MAN and a woman were remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of attempting to shoot and kill two men at a bar on Rosedale Street last week.
Amazon threat looms for ‘luxury’ jewellery retail
Amazon’s ‘free delivery’ service to this nation is posing an increased threat to local businesses by providing “affordable” alternatives to Bahamian-made brands.
Carnival hires ex-Atlantis executive as GB port guest experience chief
Carnival Corporation has hired a former Atlantis employee as senior guest experience manager for its new Grand Bahama cruise port destination, Celebration Key.
Auto dealer confirms portfolio’s expansion
A Bahamian auto dealer yesterday confirmed the expansion of its brand portfolio through the exclusive MG distributorship for The Bahamas.
Prince Strachan enters NCAA transfer portal
The new year will come with a change of scenery for Grand Bahamian wide receiver Prince Strachan. The former Boise State starter made the decision to enter the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) transfer portal earlier this week after two seasons with the team.
Devynne Charlton looking to defend her title
ONE of the major accomplishments for the Bahamas last year came from Devynne Charlton in winning the women’s world indoor 60 metre hurdles in a world record-breaking performance.
Cartwright brothers perform well in Miami
BAHAMIAN sailing brothers Norman and Nash Cartwright formed a tandem to perform well at the 2025 Miami Snipe Invitational Regatta (U30) hosted at the US Sailing Centre over the weekend in Miami, Florida.
Tuesday, January 7
Michael Johnson, Bjorn Ferguson and police sergeant charged after corruption probe
FORMER Chief Superintendent of Police Michael Johnson, attorney Bjorn Ferguson, and a police sergeant, Deangelo Rolle, have been charged with crimes in the Magistrates Court after police concluded a corruption probe that was sparked by leaked voice notes.
'Have no fear’ over flu strain
THE head of the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Surveillance Unit has advised Bahamians not to be alarmed by reports of a new flu strain in China, explaining that the strain is not new and does not pose a direct threat to The Bahamas at this time.
Finding affordable rented houses is a challenge. A research study suggests how that can be tackled
A NEW research study says while rental housing in New Providence is unaffordable for lower-income households, targeted policy interventions could revitalise the market and increase the availability of affordable units.
Nearly 700 start their studies as UB Mingoes
More than 680 new students have embarked on their academic journey as University of The Bahamas (UB) Mingoes, participating in orientation activities and academic advisement in preparation for the Spring 2025 semester.
Oratorical competitors ready
The University of The Bahamas and The Bahamas Alphas Educational & Leadership Foundation (Iota Epsilon Lambda, Sigma Beta Lambda, and Phi Mu Chapters) will host the third Reverend Dr Martin Luther King, Jr Oratorical Competition on Friday, January 10.
Coach Jared Higgs earns the US Soccer B Licence
JARED Higgs, founder and head coach of Kix Academy, and recently appointed head coach of Queen’s College junior boys’ soccer team, has achieved a major milestone in his coaching career by earning the US Soccer B Licence.
Winton Rugby pitch to be renovated starting on weekend
AS they slowly make their return to competitive competition in the aftermath of COVID-19, the Bahamas Rugby Union is expected to begin renovations to the pitch in Winton Meadows this weekend.
Basketball players standout worldwide
Across the United States of America, Canada and Europe, Bahamian basketball players are holding court for their respective high school, collegiate and professional teams.
Nomination day for local govt in Grand Bahama
The nomination process for local government elections in Grand Bahama went smoothly, according to Freeport administrator Preston Cooper, who oversaw the Central Grand Bahama constituency.
61-year-old jailed for sex attack on 16-year-old girl
A 61-year-old man was sentenced to 18 months in prison after admitting to sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl at the New Year’s Junkanoo Parade.
Put ‘all cards on table’ over banking reforms
A Bahamian economics professor is urging that “all cards have to be on the table” for banking industry reform as he voiced fears the credit bureau’s launch has yet to lower interest rates for quality borrowers.
BREAKING: Three men to face charges in police corruption probe
THREE men, including former senior police officer Michael Johnson and a well-known attorney, are set to face charges in a high-profile corruption case linked to leaked voice recordings that surfaced in July.
Union chairman backs Vybz Kartel opposition
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) chairman yesterday backed the United Artist Bahamas Union’s (UABU) vocal opposition to dancehall artist, Vybz Kartel, staging a concert in The Bahamas.
Consumer watchdog’s ‘huge’ three-fold complaints surge
The Bahamas’ consumer protection watchdog saw a “huge” three-fold increase in complaints against businesses for the 2024 full-year, its chairman revealed yesterday.
Auto dealer in $500k investment despite ‘saturation’ concerns
A Bahamian auto dealer yesterday revealed it will invest up to $500,000 in a new showroom and create “at least” five jobs for its newly-acquired Chinese brand despite “market saturation” concerns.
Bahamas behind region in economy performance
The “sluggish” Bahamian economy’s growth under-performed its regional rivals by five percentage points over the decade to 2023 due largely to declining productivity and lack of “technological progress”.
Mom beaten in jitney attack recovering - but needs help
LATASHA Rolle, the woman who suffered a brutal attack last month, leaving her with both legs broken, is slowly making progress toward walking again, according to her relatives.
Sewage leak at Montagu
DR Rhianna Neely-Murphy, director of the Environmental Planning and Protection Department, confirmed a sewage spill at Montague Beach has been contained but could not specify when the beach will reopen.
‘Stop making us pay more fines’
WITH new changes to the road traffic regulations now in effect, Free National Movement (FNM) leader Michael Pintard has urged the Davis administration to avoid burdening the public with extra fees and strict compliance measures.
Governor General visits Rand
Governor General Dame Cynthia Pratt made her annual visit to the Rand Memorial Hospital in Grand Bahama on Monday, urging healthcare workers to “create a culture of excellence” in healthcare.
Haitian trio remanded on gun possession charge
THREE Haitian men have been remanded to prison after being accused of possessing a loaded gun in New Providence last month.
Bail for man accused of armed threat to women
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused of threatening two women with a gun at a KFC on Carmichael Road last month.
$7,500 fine for car theft
A MAN was fined in court yesterday after admitting to stealing a car from Golden Gates in November.
PETER YOUNG: One of most eventful years in world affairs
The beginning of another year is a timely moment to take a look at the main trouble spots in the world after a notably significant series of international developments in 2024.
Woman injured in house fire
A 31-year-old woman is in hospital after being burned in a house fire on West End Avenue early yesterday morning.
One killed in traffic fatality
ONE person was killed last night in a traffic fatality on Carmichael Road.
A teacher who loves what he does
For a student, there’s nothing like having an educator who is knowledgeable and skilful. Micah Israel found that kind of teacher in Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) instructor Maverick Moxey.
Monday, January 6
Chamber chief looks to younger generation as she steps down
Abaco’s Chamber of Commerce president is stepping down with the hope that the younger generation will bring new ideas, and stronger teamwork to continue representing the island’s business community.
PDC opens new office as it expands services
AN accounting services firm is starting the year by announcing expansions for both its services and locations.
Tourism ministry celebrates awards
A HOST of awards marked the end of the year for the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation.
Union to fight against Vybz Kartel concert
The United Artist Bahamas Union plans to “push back by any means necessary under the law” against the approval of the Vybz Kartel concert set to happen at Fort Charlotte, citing the Jamaican Dancehall artist’s criminal background - despite his 2011 murder conviction having been overturned.
Fancy dancers miss out after title reversal
THE Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence reversed the results in the 2024 Boxing Day Parade’s Category B after a protest by the group Colours, prompting the Fancy Dancers to consider legal action.
Grandmother’s grief after boy, 15, killed in accident
A HEARTBREAKING tragedy unfolded in Bimini on January 4, 2025, as 15-year-old Anthorn Jaheim Johnson lost his life in a car accident that left his family and the close-knit community in shock.
FNM leader opposes choice of deputy commissioner
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said he wrote to Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis, expressing strong opposition to his intention to appoint Anthony Rolle as deputy commissioner of police.
90-day plan unveiled by new top cop
NEWLY appointed Commissioner of Police Shanta Knowles has pledged immediate initiatives for the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF), including mandatory ethics training, body-worn cameras by all frontline officers, and a scholarship fund to facilitate continued education for officers.
INSIGHT: What’s on the agenda for new commissioner?
AND so we have a new Commissioner of Police.
RBDF ship returns from Haiti deployment for repairs
A ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) vessel will be redeployed to patrol offshore areas near Haiti early this week after returning to The Bahamas for repairs due to defects encountered during its mission, Commodore Raymond King said yesterday.
Officers urged to tackle crime and corruption
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) held its annual police church service yesterday at Life Changers Ministries, where speakers urged officers to tackle crime and corruption with greater intensity and accountability.
WORLD VIEW: Forget begging rich nations - Caribbean countries should act to save themselves
It has long been evident that the world’s richest nations, especially those responsible for the lion’s share of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, care little about the existential threats faced by small states.
Mother hurt in crash that killed her child seeks help
THE family of a grieving mother, who was seriously injured in a fatal three-car collision in Grand Bahama that claimed the life of her one-year-old son, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise $75,000 for her medical expenses and recovery.
Finding affordable rented houses is a challenge. A research study suggests how that can be tackled
A NEW research study says while rental housing in New Providence is unaffordable for lower-income households, targeted policy interventions could revitalise the market and increase the availability of affordable units.
Sunday, January 5
Man's body found in waters at West End
A Grand Bahama man, who is known to police, was found dead in waters near a church in West End early this morning.
Saturday, January 4
Outgoing COP Fernander: "I have finished the race"
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) marked a historic milestone yesterday as Clayton Fernander officially handed over leadership to Shanta Knowles, the first woman to hold the position of Commissioner of Police in the institution’s 184-year history.
Bahamian poetry and renowned talent at annual High Commission carol service in London
The High Commission of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas hosted its annual Carol Service at the historic Grosvenor Chapel in Mayfair on December 14.
Friday, January 3
Time to put up or shut up as Bahamas Bowl teams ready for whistle
WITh all of the pre-game formalities over and done with, it's time for both the Buffalo Bulls and the Liberty Flames to put up or shut up as they wait for the whistle to blow to start the ninth Bahamas Bowl.
Woman hospitalised after alleged suicide attempt in GB
A 21-YEAR-OlD Grand Bahama woman was hospitalised on New year’s Day following an alleged suicide attempt.
Govt looking to establish Office of the Ombudsman early this year
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said the government is working to establish the Office of the Ombudsman in the first quarter of 2025, stressing that a wide range of work is required, from outlining job roles to creating training modules.
Human rights committee still has not held meeting
HUMAN Rights Bahamas has called for the newly established parliamentary Human Rights Committee to begin its work, emphasising the urgent need to address ongoing issues affecting the Bahamian public.
UB operations uninterrupted as fear rises of a sickout
OPERATIONS at the University of The Bahamas remained unaffected despite some staff members reportedly calling in sick, raising fears of a sickout.
Near $10m cocaine seized at container port in GB
NEARLY $10 million worth of cocaine has been seized in a New Year’s Day drug bust at the container port in Grand Bahama.
Family’s horror at baby’s death
A GRIEVING grandmother says the loss of 14-month-old Kengdom Seymour, her last grandson, in a horrific New Year’s Day crash has devastated her family, and the premature posting of the tragedy online has only added to their pain.
$1,000 fine for possession of a fake police certificate
A MAN was fined $1,000 last week after admitting to having a fake police character certificate earlier this week.
Exuma man admits to having unlicenced firearm
A 21-year-old Exuma resident admitted to having an unlicensed gun on the Family Island on Christmas Day.
How can our classrooms become more inclusive?
A myriad of problems and challenges have hindered the success of inclusive education.
Much to do to secure second term
GENERAL elections are scheduled for 2026, a year or so away.
US Coast Guard hands over 14 migrants to Bahamian authorities
THE US Coast Guard handed over 14 migrants to Bahamian authorities following the interdiction of an illegal maritime migration attempt.
Man accused of unlawful sex with 15-year-old girl
A 22-year-old man was granted bail after he was accused of molesting a 15-year-old girl twice last year.
Accused of breaking into home, assault and threats
A MAN was granted bail after being accused of breaking into a woman’s home in Nassau Village and threatening her with death.
Thursday, January 2
CCA says Supreme Court ruling in Baha Mar case ‘deeply flawed’
CSCEC Bahamas Ltd. (CSCECB), CCA Bahamas Ltd. (CCAB), and CCA Construction, Inc. (CCA) filed the opening brief in their appeal of the trial court’s decision with the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court seeking the reversal of the “deeply flawed decision” to award Sarkis Izmirlian, Baha Mar’s original developer $1.6bn in damages for fraud.
Silver Airways files for bankruptcy - but move ‘will not affect airlift’
Silver Airways has filed for bankruptcy in US courts but the government’s aviation chief says proceedings not expected to have adverse impact on local airlift.
‘Positive’ year ahead starting with Routes America event
This year should be a “positive” one, says the Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board’s (NPIPB) chief executive - with the board preparing to host Routes America and explore new projects.
Burrows store bought for $2.5m and set for renovation by AML
A GROCERY story in Governor’s Harbour has been purchased by AML Foods Limited - and will be shutdown temporarily for renovations.
Brittania finalises acquisition of Deltec private client banking
Deltec Bank and Trust has officially completed the sale of its private client banking and fiduciary business to Brittania Bank.
Vybz Kartel set to make long-awaited return to Bahamas
VYBZ Kartel’s long-awaited return to The Bahamas is set to take place at a concert organised by International Events and Production, with corporate sponsorship from Aliv and Bahamasair.
Murder rate up 8% over prior year
THE country recorded an eight percent increase in homicides from the 110 in 2023, according to The Tribune’s records.
Former officer and attorney arrested and interviewed in voice note probe
OUTGOING Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander said police arrested and interviewed a former high-ranking officer and an attorney at the centre of a major corruption investigation involving leaked voice recordings.
Saxons make history with fourth victory
THE Shell Saxons Superstars did it again, pulling off a fourth consecutive win of the Junkanoo season by unofficially clinching the 2025 New Year’s Day parade with a theme celebrating six decades of achievement and resilience.
FRONT PORCH: Christian love and social justice vs Christian triumphalism
A friend recalled a harrowing story of love and lost.
Swimming ‘going to the polls’ Jan. 11
As we usher in a new year, Bahamas Aquatics, coming off another productive year, is preparing to go to the polls on January 11 during their annual general meeting at the Balmoral Club.
Sir Franklyn deserves our respect
PLEASE allow me space to give a glimpse into a man who everybody knows but very few know of.
STATESIDE: Ambassador-nominee Walker could be a benefit to Bahamas
As we look ahead to a new year full of promise and peril, a recent announcement has stirred up quite a bit of local discourse.
Progress in corruption probe
A PROMISE was made that there would be an update on the investigation into leaked voice notes that purported to suggest corruption in high places – and an update there was, just before the end of the year.
High cost of living in our nation
As a mother of two children, married for eight years, and a working Bahamian who is doing her best to make ends meet, I am writing to express my deep concern over the unbearable cost of living in The Bahamas.
‘No significant change’ in LGBTI+ support expected as Trump takes helm
AS The Bahamas prepares for a US republican administration, local human rights defender Alexus D’Marco expressed confidence that US advocacy for vulnerable communities, including LGBTI people, will remain steadfast.
Five Bahamians receive King’s New Year Honours
FIVE Bahamians have been recognised by His Majesty King Charles III in the 2025 New Year Honours for their contributions to business, religion, youth work, and community service.
First traffic fatality recorded for 2025
A TRAFFIC fatality, two separate stabbing incidents, and two boating incidents occurred over the New Years Day period.
Tribune sports’ coaches of 2024
THE year came to a close on Wednesday, but Tribune Sports couldn’t help but get the new year started by honouring those coaches who have worked tirelessly behind the scenes and rarely get the credit they so rightfully deserve.
Bahamas Bowl this Saturday
FOLLOWING a one-year absence, the Bahamas Bowl, the longest-running international bowl game in college football history, returns to Nassau for its eighth edition on Saturday, January 4.
Wednesday, January 1
Man granted conditional discharge for assaulting ex-wife
A MAN was granted a conditional discharge on Tuesday after he admitted to threatening and assaulting his ex-wife at Sir Lynden Pindling Estates last week.
Man accused of $9,000 housebreaking spree remanded
A MAN was remanded into custody on Tuesday after he was accused of a spree of housebreakings in western New Providence over the last two months leading to the theft of over $9,000 worth of property.
Father remanded after allegeådly taking daughter to US without permission
A 34-year-old man was imprisoned earlier this week after he was accused of absconding with his daughter to the United States without the child’s mother’s permission.
Nurses union to lobby for improved working conditions in 2025
WITH the new year underway, Bahamas Nurses Union (BNU) President Muriel Lightbourn said the union is focused on addressing several critical issues affecting nurses, including improved working conditions and concluding negotiations for a new industrial agreement.
BAARK! records rise in animal cruelty, neglect, and suffering cases
BAHAMAS Alliance for Animal Rights and Kindness (BAARK!) has seen an increase in animal cruelty, neglect, and suffering cases from 2023 to 2024.
