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Man accused of unlawful sex with 15-year-old girl

A 22-year-old man was granted bail after he was accused of molesting a 15-year-old girl twice last year.

Accused of breaking into home, assault and threats

A MAN was granted bail after being accused of breaking into a woman’s home in Nassau Village and threatening her with death.

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01022025 EDITION

Thursday, January 2, 2025


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01022025 OBITUARIES

Thursday, January 2, 2025

CCA says Supreme Court ruling in Baha Mar case ‘deeply flawed’

CSCEC Bahamas Ltd. (CSCECB), CCA Bahamas Ltd. (CCAB), and CCA Construction, Inc. (CCA) filed the opening brief in their appeal of the trial court’s decision with the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court seeking the reversal of the “deeply flawed decision” to award Sarkis Izmirlian, Baha Mar’s original developer $1.6bn in damages for fraud.

Silver Airways files for bankruptcy - but move ‘will not affect airlift’

Silver Airways has filed for bankruptcy in US courts but the government’s aviation chief says proceedings not expected to have adverse impact on local airlift.


‘Positive’ year ahead starting with Routes America event

This year should be a “positive” one, says the Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board’s (NPIPB) chief executive - with the board preparing to host Routes America and explore new projects.

Burrows store bought for $2.5m and set for renovation by AML

A GROCERY story in Governor’s Harbour has been purchased by AML Foods Limited - and will be shutdown temporarily for renovations.

Brittania finalises acquisition of Deltec private client banking

Deltec Bank and Trust has officially completed the sale of its private client banking and fiduciary business to Brittania Bank.


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Vybz Kartel set to make long-awaited return to Bahamas

VYBZ Kartel’s long-awaited return to The Bahamas is set to take place at a concert organised by International Events and Production, with corporate sponsorship from Aliv and Bahamasair.

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Murder rate up 8% over prior year

THE country recorded an eight percent increase in homicides from the 110 in 2023, according to The Tribune’s records.

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Former officer and attorney arrested and interviewed in voice note probe

OUTGOING Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander said police arrested and interviewed a former high-ranking officer and an attorney at the centre of a major corruption investigation involving leaked voice recordings.


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Saxons make history with fourth victory

THE Shell Saxons Superstars did it again, pulling off a fourth consecutive win of the Junkanoo season by unofficially clinching the 2025 New Year’s Day parade with a theme celebrating six decades of achievement and resilience.

FRONT PORCH: Christian love and social justice vs Christian triumphalism

A friend recalled a harrowing story of love and lost.

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Swimming ‘going to the polls’ Jan. 11

As we usher in a new year, Bahamas Aquatics, coming off another productive year, is preparing to go to the polls on January 11 during their annual general meeting at the Balmoral Club.


Sir Franklyn deserves our respect

PLEASE allow me space to give a glimpse into a man who everybody knows but very few know of.

STATESIDE: Ambassador-nominee Walker could be a benefit to Bahamas

As we look ahead to a new year full of promise and peril, a recent announcement has stirred up quite a bit of local discourse.

Progress in corruption probe

A PROMISE was made that there would be an update on the investigation into leaked voice notes that purported to suggest corruption in high places – and an update there was, just before the end of the year.


High cost of living in our nation

As a mother of two children, married for eight years, and a working Bahamian who is doing her best to make ends meet, I am writing to express my deep concern over the unbearable cost of living in The Bahamas.

‘No significant change’ in LGBTI+ support expected as Trump takes helm

AS The Bahamas prepares for a US republican administration, local human rights defender Alexus D’Marco expressed confidence that US advocacy for vulnerable communities, including LGBTI people, will remain steadfast.