Bahamas ‘well-placed trade hub’ amid Trump’s tariff war
The UK is working to cement “better, stronger ties” with Commonwealth countries including The Bahamas following the Trump administration’s tariff imposition on all trading partners, a senior official said.
‘Opportunity if we act on normalised dysfunction’
Not all Bahamian businesses were yesterday said to have felt the 3.4 percent expansion in the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) for 2024 as measured by the National Statistical Institute.
Tourist falls to death from balcony at PI hotel
POLICE have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of an American man who reportedly fell from a hotel balcony on Paradise Island on Sunday night.
Munroe: Insurance covers damages and loss of life if police are at fault
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe says third-party insurance will cover any damages or loss of life if police are found at fault in a traffic collision in Grand Bahama that killed a woman.
No sign of investigation by govt agencies over foodborne illness
NEARLY two months after the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) publicly announced an investigation into a suspected foodborne illness — one linked to a viral video and an alleged death — no agency is taking responsibility, and it remains unclear whether any investigation ever actually occurred.
Sears tells supporters he will not seek re-election
IMMIGRATION Minister Alfred Sears has told key supporters and members of the Progressive Liberal Party’s Fort Charlotte constituency association that he will not seek re-election, The Tribune understands.
Vendors excited for Lucayan deal
AFTER years of economic uncertainty and repeated disappointments, Grand Bahama is bracing for what could be a pivotal turning point this week involving a potential sale of the Grand Lucayan Resort.
BREEF marks Earth Day with snorkel and beach clean-up
The Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) held a community snorkel and beach clean-up on Saturday, April 26, at Saunders Beach.
FNM’s fire service plan called ‘political showmanship grounded in fiction’
THE Davis administration sharply rebuked FNM Deputy Leader Shanendon Cartwright’s proposed $10m fire reform plan yesterday, calling it “political showmanship grounded in fiction” and “laughably inaccurate”.
Summary judgement denied for woman claiming injury on job left her disabled
A FORMER employee of Nassau Flight Services Ltd has sued the company, alleging she was left 100 percent disabled after being struck in the face by malfunctioning equipment, an incident she claims occurred because she was forced to perform a two-person task alone during a staffing shortage.
Aman to brand 500-job, $260m Exuma project
A boutique high-end resort label has agreed to brand and partner with a $260m Exuma cays development that was approved more than nine years ago under the last Christie administration.
Magic Johnson makes surprise visit to young men’s mentorship programme
A MENTORSHIP programme for young men had a surprise guest on Saturday - NBA legend Magic Johnson.
Delaporte Point battle over Airbnb rental ban
A western New Providence gated community is battling a furious revolt by a group of homeowners who are accusing it of seeking to ban Airbnb-style short-term vacation rentals within its walls.
‘Room for more’: Bahamas 3.4% growth beats IMF’s
Bahamian businessmen are arguing this nation has “more room for growth” after hailing the economy’s “fantastic” 3.4 percent output expansion in 2024 - a figure significantly higher than the IMF’s 2 percent estimate.
Brothers win $147,500 in family auto shop bust-up
Two brothers have been awarded a combined $147,500 for wrongful and unfair dismissal following a bust-up at a family-run auto repair shop over unproven allegations of stealing.
Brigette Dupuch-Knudsen receives Doctor of Nursing Practice degree
On May 6 at Georgia State University, Brigette Dupuch-Knudsen, the daughter of Susan and Pierre Dupuch, received her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree.
Sustainable Studio teams up with University of The Bahamas for summer 2025 camp experience
THE youth-focused summer initiative Sustainable Studio is set to return this August with a revamped format, a new university partnership, and an emphasis on long-term impact in sustainability and social justice.
Fallen Marines of HMBS FLAMINGO Honoured at 45th Anniversary Memorial Service
The Royal Bahamas Defence Force held a memorial service today at Coral Harbour Base to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the HMBS Flamingo tragedy.
