Mitchell downplays campaign finance laws
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party (PLP) chairman Fred Mitchell deflected Michael Pintard’s challenge to disclose the PLP’s financial donors and downplayed the possibility of introducing campaign finance laws this term.
Government signs $665m HOA for GB shipyard transformation project
THE government signed a Heads of Agreement for the $665m Grand Bahama Shipyard transformation project yesterday, a project designed to position The Bahamas as “a global leader in ship repair”.
No need for Valley Boys to change name to participate
ALTHOUGH the Registrar General’s Office has required that the “World Famous Valley Boys” drop the Valley Boys name from its title, Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence (JCNP) chairman Dion Miller said the group will not have to change its name to participate in the Boxing Day and New Year’s Day parades.
Without a home five years later
DOZENS of Abaco residents in government trailers meant as temporary housing after Hurricane Dorian are facing eviction by the end of October, including a struggling mother of five who is still searching for a permanent home.
30 months jail for possession of loaded gun
A 21-year-old man was sentenced to 30 months in prison yesterday after admitting to having a loaded gun in a car on Carmichael Road earlier this week.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Who invented e-mail anyway?
I have more than 5,000 e-mails in my inbox, 5,532 unread, and I am not even an important person.
Tourism arrivals jump 14% to 5.7m for 2024 half-year
THE Bahamas enjoyed a 14 percent year-over-year increase in total visitor arrivals to 5.7m for the 2024 half-year, it was disclosed yesterday.
PM: Carnival’s $600m port ‘truly invigorating’
THE Prime Minister says it is “truly invigorating” to see Carnival’s $600m Celebration Key cruise port transitioning from concept to physical reality.
Conditional discharge for baby food theft
A 32-year-old father was granted a conditional discharge after admitting to trying to steal baby formula and other groceries to feed his family at Super Value Golden Gates last week.
Conditional discharge for teen with drugs
AN 18-year-old man was granted a conditional discharge after admitting to having a small quantity of drugs earlier this summer.
Man accused of assaulting Woman with a Bat
A MAN was granted bail after he allegedly assaulted someone with a baseball bat in July.
KENT BAZARD: The Road to Redemption - How The Bahamas Can Improve for 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles
THE 2024 Olympic Games in Paris has wrapped up and, for many Bahamians, there is a sense of pride mixed with the awareness that there is room for growth.
Athletes of the Month: Timothy Munnings and Isabella Munroe successful in August
OLYMPIAN Timothy Munnings along with Goodwill swimmer Isabella Munroe were in a tier of their own in August to be named this month’s Tribune Athletes of the Month.
Joseph ‘Joe Mo’ Smith moves into new role
FOR more than four decades, Joseph “Joe Mo” Smith has been known for his expertise in volleyball that has led to his elevation from a player to a coach and an executive to president.
GB businessman fears key bridge now ‘at 50%’
A GRAND Bahama business proprietor yesterday voiced fears that a key bridge for many businesses and residents is “at 50 percent” and “could collapse any time on the western side”.
Customer interaction is now Augmented Reality
In the rapidly evolving world of technology, Augmented Reality (AR) has emerged as a revolutionary tool, transforming the landscape of marketing and sales.
Pintard blasts Gov’t on ‘single source’ bidding
The Opposition’s leader is accusing the Government of bypassing the Public Procurement Act through the increased use of sole source bidding.
Customs chief: Morale can’t be low with revenue up 33%
Customs’ top official yesterday dismissed internal criticisms of his leadership, and allegations of low Department morale, by pointing to the 33 percent increase in revenues collected over the past three years.
