‘Immigration irrelevant to Freeport’s economic issues’
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party (PLP) chairman Fred Mitchell rejected claims that immigration controls in Freeport have stifled economic growth, saying the issue is “irrelevant” to the city’s economic challenges, which he attributed to the Grand Bahama Port Authority’s (GBPA) current leadership.
Coleby Davis emphasises ‘personal accountability’ over recent maritime incidents
TRANSPORT Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis, responding to a string of maritime accidents, said many accidents are preventable, emphasising that “personal accountability and responsibility must also take a lead in safeguarding the industry”.
Top RBDF officer raises alarm over primary school students being recruited to gangs
A TOP defence force officer has raised alarms over primary school students being recruited into gangs, carrying weapons, and selling drugs on school campuses, warning that early intervention is critical to curbing the trend.
Top RBDF officer raises alarm over primary school students being recruited to gangs
A TOP defence force officer has raised alarms over primary school students being recruited into gangs, carrying weapons, and selling drugs on school campuses, warning that early intervention is critical to curbing the trend.
Family says man’s death ‘suspicious’
THE family of 46-year-old Frank Curtis, who was reportedly found burned a short distance from his vehicle in Eleuthera over the weekend, is calling for a thorough investigation into his death, insisting the circumstances surrounding the incident don’t add up.
RBDF Seaman Brown rushed to aid traffic accident victim
CALVIN Brown didn’t hesitate when he saw 80-year-old Edna Tinubu lying in pain next to her vehicle after a violent crash last week.
Johnson, Rolle and Ferguson plead not guilty to bribery charges
FORMER Chief Superintendent of Police Michael Johnson, attorney Bjorn Ferguson, and Police Sergeant 3726 Deangelo Rolle pleaded not guilty in the Supreme Court on Friday to charges related to a bribery.
Foul play suspected for man found dead in fire
FOUL play is suspected in the case of a Haitian grocery store worker found dead after a fire on Wulff Road near Windsor Park last week, The Tribune understands, though police declined to confirm or deny this yesterday as they await autopsy results
ORG calls for govt to allow more consultation on whistleblower bill
ORGANISATION for Responsible Governance (ORG) executive director Matt Aubry has highlighted the challenges a small country like The Bahamas faces in implementing a whistleblower system and urged lawmakers to delay debate on the Protected Disclosures Bill 2025 to ensure more thorough public consultation.
Opposition: Govt’s four month deficit ‘disastrous’
The Opposition last night slammed the Government’s “disastrous” fiscal performance after it emerged that the $274m deficit for 2024-2025’s first four months is almost four times higher than the full-year target.
BCC: don’t blame church on marital rape law
BAHAMAS Christian Council president Bishop Delton Fernander said people should not blame the council for the Davis administration’s refusal to criminalise marital rape this term, noting the church is divided on the issue and the government has advanced other controversial matters, such as decriminalizing possession of small amounts of cannabis, despite church opposition.
Visitor bitten by shark in Exuma is third victim in less than a week
A VISIT to The Bahamas became a nightmare on Tuesday for a tourist who was bitten by a shark at Highbourne Cay in the Exumas, leaving him seriously injured and hospitalised in an incident authorities did not disclose until after The Tribune reported it yesterday.
St John’s Giants win three titles - again!
For the second consecutive season, the St John’s College (SJC) Giants claimed three out of the four basketball titles to close out the Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools (BAISS) best-of-three championship series last night at the Kendal GL Isaacs Gymnasium.
Overall winners of 12th Annual Tour De Grand Bahama cycling competition awarded
THE 12th annual Tour de Grand Bahama cycling competition, sponsored by the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA), turned out to be a very successful event over the weekend in Grand Bahama.
BBF names 13-man roster for FIBA AmeriCup Qualifiers
THE Bahamas Basketball Federation (BBF) officially announced the 13-man roster set to represent the country in the third and final window of the FIBA AmeriCup 2025 Qualifiers starting next Thursday at the Kendal GL Isaacs Gymnasium.
SPORTS CALENDAR: February 14, 2025
THE Roadrunners Track and Field Club is scheduled to hold its 19th annual Diana Lynn Thompson Track Classic at the original Thomas A. Robinson Track and Field Stadium on Saturday, February 15.
DR KENT BAZARD: What to do when you’re not doing it
EVERY athlete faces that moment - the frustrating stretch where no matter how much effort you put in, you just can’t seem to hit your mark.
Professional boxer Carl Hield preparing to defend his title
IN his bid to continue his winning streak as a professional boxer, Carl Hield will put his World Boxing Assocation’s Fedecaribe Super welterweight title on the line for the third time when he returns to Colombia to fight on Wednesday, February 26.
Carnival choosing vendors ‘outside of Grand Bahama’
A Grand Bahama business owner said Carnival Cruise Line’s Grand Bahama project is not providing adequate opportunities for local businesses.
