PM: Tariffs put country in uncharted territory
PRIME Minister Philip Davis warned that newly announced US tariffs have placed The Bahamas in “unchartered territory,” with potentially serious consequences for local exporters, the cost of living, and the tourism sector.
US: Second rape case unreported
POLICE did not publicly disclose two alleged rapes involving American tourists and jet ski operators in the past month — cases highlighted in a heightened advisory issued yesterday by the US Embassy in Nassau, which warns travellers of sexual assault risks tied to jet ski rentals in The Bahamas.
Crime details need to be shared
Last week, The Tribune reported on an accusation that a US tourist had been raped by a jet ski operator.
Collective stupidity on the rise
Collective stupidity appears to be well on track to become the next great pandemic which will bring life as we knew it for most of our lives to a traumatically abrupt halt.
STATESIDE: Optimism amid uncertain global trade landscape
As the US and other stock exchanges slumped again early this week, the effort to figure out what’s really in Donald Trump’s head continues.
First time CARIFTA qualifier T’arjahnaye Green expected to make a name for herself
EVERY now and then, there comes a young athlete with tremendous promise and lofty goals.
Blue Chip throwers aiming to medal again
The Blue Chip Athletics Club, powered by Norwegian Cruise Line, has produced some of the premier field event athletes in the country.
A founding member of FNM rebukes Lewis over departure and joining COI
MAURICE Moore, a founding member of the Free National Movement (FNM), has broken his silence on the political defection of Central Grand Bahama MP Iram Lewis, calling it a “total disrespect” to himself and the constituents who helped elect him under the FNM’s banner.
Constituents may not want Miller - but Mitchell says no one else running
DESPITE discontent among Golden Isles over their MP, Vaughn Miller, Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) chairman Fred Mitchell said no one else has shown interest in the seat, likely paving the way for Mr Miller to be renominated.
Govt rehiring staff after US measles rise
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said the government is re-engaging senior staff involved in the national immunisation programme amid mounting concern over a resurgence of measles in developed countries and declining vaccination rates in The Bahamas.
Govt breaks ground on $10.5m health clinic in Coconut Grove
THE Davis administration has broken ground on the new Coconut Grove Advanced Health Centre, a $10.5m facility aimed at expanding access to medical care and easing pressure on the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH).
Minnis’ time is now over
It should not have come to this—its a crying shame that Dr Minnis’ lack of sportsmanship and statesmanship have forced the Pintard-led FNM to politely tell him, in front of the nation, that his time in frontline politics is over.
Could other FNMs join COI?
The resignation of MP Iram Lewis on the face of his past was nothing spectacular but look at the potential next moves probable if not certain...
Deandre Ayton and the Trail Blazers left out of play-in contention
THE 2024-25 National Basketball Association (NBA) regular season was filled with highs and lows for Bahamian big man Deandre Ayton and the Portland Trail Blazers.
Mother of missing man holds on to hope as search for son suspended
TANYA Nicola Gilbert woke up to an empty driveway and a gnawing sense that something was wrong.
Baptiste indicted in US cocaine case after Adderley removed
UNITED States federal prosecutors have issued a new indictment in a major cocaine trafficking case, correcting the name of a defendant from Theodore Nathaniel Adderley to Ulrique Jean Baptiste.
Sarkis to CCA: ‘Come to your senses’ over $1.7bn damages
Baha Mar’s original developer is pleading with the project’s Chinese contractor to “come to their senses” and quickly settle the now $1.7bn damages award that was yesterday fully upheld by a New York appeals court.
Moody’s upgrade creates ‘deeper reforms platform’
The Bahamas’ upgraded ‘positive’ outlook from Moody’s “creates a sound platform... for deeper reforms” and a potential buffer against global economic turmoil, a financial analyst argued yesterday.
Foreign artist levy goal for ‘Band Aid’ financing
An entertainers’ union is proposing that a portion of the levies collected by the Government from foreign artists be used to finance its ‘Band Aid’ initiative to assist Bahamian performers with health needs.
Mother demands justice after son found on beach dead during visit to Bahamas
POLICE Commissioner Shanta Knowles said investigators are awaiting the results of an autopsy before determining the cause of death of Dinari Mcalmont, whose body was discovered on a beach on Paradise Island early on Saturday morning.
