‘Pull out all stops’ on local vacation rental ownership
The Government was yesterday urged to “pull out all the stops” for Bahamian ownership and participation in vacation rentals amid expectations its tax compliance push may drive some to exit the market.
‘Eyeballs back’: PI reignites after ‘pretty dead’ 10 years
A “pretty dead” Paradise Island property market has been “reignited” by a $550m investment that has “put eyeballs back” on nearby developments such as Ocean Club Estates, realtors asserted yesterday.
CG Atlantic wraps up 2025 summer summer internship programme
CG Atlantic has concluded another successful year of its Group-wide Summer Internship Programme, which spanned six jurisdictions including Bermuda, Cayman, The Bahamas, Barbados, Trinidad, and Jamaica.
Officer accused of beating student at EP Roberts dismissed from RBPF
A RESERVE police officer accused of beating a fourth-grade student has been dismissed from the Royal Bahamas Police Force in connection with a separate matter, Commissioner Shanta Knowles said yesterday.
20 years jail for incest conviction
A 46-year-old Grand Bahama man convicted of five counts of incest with a minor was sentenced on Monday to 20 years in prison by a Supreme Court judge.
Two more seeking nomination for MICAL seat under the PLP banner
AT least two others are seeking the Progressive Liberal Party’s (PLP) nomination for the MICAL constituency, in addition to Bahamas Aviation Climate and Severe Weather Network’s (BACSWN) founder Robert Dupuch-Carron, as interest in the south-eastern seat grows ahead of the next general election.
Knowles credits ethics training with reduction of misconduct in RBPF
POLICE Commissioner Shanta Knowles said the Royal Bahamas Police Force is working to rebuild public trust, revealing that 91 public complaints and 67 internal misconduct cases are currently under investigation.
Suicides increase by over 60 percent
SUICIDES and attempted suicides have risen across the country, even as major crimes continue to decline, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s (RBPF) mid-year report released yesterday.
EDITORIAL: Being Bound to Swear to The Dogmas of No Master
ON THE wall of the newsroom in The Tribune’s office on Shirley Street is a large sign – across which is emblazoned our motto.
PETER YOUNG: Tragedy of avoidable catastrophe in Gaza
The horrors happening in Gaza know no bounds.
Davis: Uptick in legal migrants due to labour shortage in construction
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has acknowledged an uptick in legal migration to address a growing labour shortage in the Bahamian construction sector, citing a lack of skilled local workers to meet rising demand.
AG: Govt targets first quarter 2026 for land adjudications
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said yesterday the government is targeting the first quarter of 2026 to begin land adjudications, marking a step toward overhauling the country’s outdated land ownership system.
FACING REALITY: Where has the warm Bahamian spirit gone?
WE had a distinct reputation of being a friendly nation, and most of our tourists returned several times.
School’s out, but learning doesn’t have to stop
The bags may be packed away and textbooks all stacked, but that should not suggest that learning takes a step back.
COP: We need additional 2,000 officers to address manpower shortfall
POLICE Commissioner Shanta Knowles acknowledged yesterday that the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) is facing a significant manpower shortage, estimating that an additional 2,000 officers are needed to effectively police the nation.
Young Androsian hosts Baseball Camp
After years of academic and athletic excellence both locally and abroad, Justin Smith returned to his home this summer to give back to the community that shaped him.
AG: Switch to new land system to start in 2026
The Attorney General yesterday voiced optimism that adjudications as part of the Davis administration’s land reforms will begin in the 2026 first quarter.
Taxi cab union to ‘turn up heat’ over its grievances
The Bahamas Taxi Cab Union (BTCU) yesterday said it expects “to turn up the heat in short order” to advocate for itself and as it prepares for industrial action with other Trades Union Congress (TUC) affiliates.
Central Bank eyes ‘fast payments’ in two years
The Central Bank wants all regulated financial institutions to start offering “fast payments” within the next two years, its Governor confirmed yesterday, as it targets greater uptake of digital wallets.
BTC moves to set new customer-focused ‘vibe’
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) says last week’s launch of its ‘Feel the Vibes’ initiative signals the carrier’s renewed focus on the consumer through an improved network and services.
