Officer testifies shots fired from inside car in police-involved killing of three men
A CRIME scene investigator testified yesterday that gunshots were fired from inside the car where three men were killed by police in 2020.
Procedural bottlenecks, not neglect, blamed for delays to regularising Bahamian nurses
GOVERNMENT ministers have pushed back against criticism from the Bahamas Nurses Union (BNU), insisting the public service is actively addressing nurses’ concerns and attributing delays in regularisation to procedural bottlenecks, not neglect.
‘No discipline for officer forcefully seizing phone’, says Deputy Commissioner
NO disciplinary action will be taken against an officer filmed forcefully seizing a civilian’s phone, according to Deputy Commissioner of Police Kirkwood Andrews, who confirmed yesterday that the civilian involved requested only a warning for the senior officer.
Five seek to represent FNM in Central Grand Bahama
FIVE people are seeking the Free National Movement’s nomination for Central Grand Bahama in the next general election, a seat long considered one of the party’s safest.
'Heads to roll at the highest level'
The Government's labour director yesterday revealed he has called for "heads to roll at the highest level" on a cruise line's private Bahamian island amid claims that several senior staff were terminated.
Parliament turns ‘nasty’ as Pintard and Mitchell clash
A FIERY clash broke out in the House of Assembly yesterday as Opposition leader Michael Pintard and Progressive Liberal Party chairman Fred Mitchell exchanged barbs over the spiralling collapse of banking services in the Family Islands.
Russian businessman accused of fraud seeking Bahamian citizenship
A RUSSIAN businessman once accused of embezzling millions from a state oil giant and dodging extradition to Moscow is seeking to become a Bahamian.
Moxey named to succeed King as Defence Force’s next Commodore
CAPTAIN Floyd Moxey will become the next Commodore of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF), succeeding Commodore Raymond King.
‘Whole island is on fire’, says Abaco fire chief
“THE whole island is on fire,” an Abaco fire chief warned yesterday, as multiple wildfires continued to rage across the island, threatening homes and critical infrastructure.
LETTER: Upcoming election prediction
ALLOW me space in your valuable column to articulate an opinion on the predicament the Free National Movement party finds itself in its present position under the leadership of Michael Pintard.
LETTER: Reform and end the old systems
EVERY day, we hear debates on the effectiveness of Bahamian leadership through newspapers, social media, and radio. Yet, we have to acknowledge that we stand at a crossroads.
EDITORIAL: Well done to Montagu campaigners
THREE cheers for the campaigners who have asked, and asked… and asked again for Montagu to be cleaned up.
ALICIA WALLACE: Take time to notice and care
Tomorrow, the first day of May, is the start of Mental Health Awareness Month. Since Hurricane Dorian in 2019, there has been an increase in mental health awareness in The Bahamas. This has not necessarily led to sustained conversation, planning, and action to benefit the people in The Bahamas, but it is more widely understood as a component of health that needs attention.
Athletes of the Month - April 2025
Tribune Sports has selected professional baseball player Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr and Olympic collegiate quarter-miler Javonya Valcourt as the Athletes of the Month for April.
Boxers Hield, Williams bring home title belts
With their two belts each in both hands, professional boxing champions Carl ‘King Flashy 242’ Hield and Rashield ‘Raw’ Williams were welcomed home by local trainer and mentor Ronn Rodgers as they prepare to travel next month to fight again on the same card.
Sunland Baptist players sign their letters of intent
AFTER helping the Sunland Baptist Academy Stingers to establish themselves as one of the top high school basketball teams in the country, Grand Bahamian players Jason Williams and Jermaine Woodside are now headed to college on athletic scholarships to the United States.
Sports calendar April 30
THE Silver Lightning Track Club is scheduled to hold its annual Track and Field Classic on Saturday, May 10, at the original Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium, starting at 9am.
Green nets hat-trick as UB wins 3-1 over Inter-17
THE University of The Bahamas men’s soccer team’s unbeaten streak moves to four on Ronaldo Green’s hat-trick in their 3-1 win over Inter-17 FC on Sunday at the Roscow A.L Davies Soccer Fields.
Big Red Machine athletes leave an ‘impression’ on 2025 Penn Relays
HIGHLIGHTED by the Bahamas’ first 1-2 finish in the girls’ javelin and an impressive boys’ 4 x 400m relay run, the St Augustine’s College Big Red Machine left their impression on the 2025 Penn Relays.
