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Abaco water supplier rebrands its identity

An Abaco-based atmospheric water provider has changed its name in a bid to better differentiate itself from rivals amid strong sales growth.

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Crypto on the front foot

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The digital currency, Bitcoin, is making strong gains and traded temporarily above the $35,000 mark last week. One reason for the price surge is speculation about a first “direct” Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).

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Lamar Taylor: Honestly, getting the medal, I was really shocked

Lamar Taylor, back in university as he prepares for the collegiate and World Championships and Olympic year, said he was “shocked” when he touched the wall for the Bahamas’ first swimming medal ever (for men) at the Pan American Games.


Elite Girls Basketball League heats up

THE action is starting to heat up in the Elite Girls Basketball League.

Jayson ‘Jay Shred’ Johnson makes a name for himself at Arnold Classic

FIRST Bahamian double pro card recipient Jayson ‘Jay Shred’ Johnson added another feather to his cap when he competed in the IFBB Elite Pro World Championships at the 2023 Arnold Classic Europe & Fitness Sports Games.

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Bahamas Scholastic Athletic Association Cross Country Championships ‘a success’

AFTER the closure of Fort Charlotte, the Bahamas Scholastic Athletic Association moved their cross country championships to Goodman’s Bay where the competition was bigger and better on Saturday.


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PLAYER OF THE MONTH: Jonquel ‘JJ’ Jones earns honours for October

Grand Bahama native Jonquel “JJ” Jones is The Tribune Sports’ Player of the Month for October.

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Webster looking ahead to college

WHEN former Bahamian basketball player turned coach Cedricka Sweeting-Badmus recruited Adena Webster during the COVID-19 pandemic, she knew that she was getting a player who could make the transition from the Bahamas to the United States.

Protect our access to our beaches

I thank you in advance for the space to address two issues that have dominated the headlines recently, that if not handled carefully can have devastating social consequences for this tiny island on which sits the capital of the country, financial and tourist-wise.


New Traffic location is bad idea

Ministry of Energy Transport — Road Traffic one would have thought they would use all the technology and science available before making a traffic decision but no...let’s put a high volume traffic government licensing department on an already high trafficked highway! Brilliant!

Constitution does not discriminate

Our Constitution does not discriminate between the genders so why do so many discriminate?

Entrepreneurship ‘not for the weak of heart’

A fashion house owner says “entrepreneurship is not for the weak at heart” but urged those in business to stay the course once they know they have a dream and purpose.


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Huge crowd sees Tarrus Riley perform as part of 100 Jamz 30th anniversary celebrations

A PACKED crowd turned out at the Nassau Cruise Port on Saturday night to see Tarrus Riley perform as part of the 30th anniversary celebrations for 100 Jamz

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Three questioned over Abaco shooting

Police are questioning three people in connection with the shooting incident that occurred on Green Turtle Key, Abaco on Friday. A 39-year-old man, a 49-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman were arrested around 6am on Friday in Green Turtle Cay. A firearm, believed to be the weapon used in the incident, was also confiscated.

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Leaked document says by-election date is November 22

THE West Grand Bahama and Bimini by-election date is set for November 22, according to a leaked document, the authenticity of which was confirmed by Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Fred Mitchell.


'Giant boost' as $600m transformational project launched at Grand Bahama Shipyard

A $600m transformational project, which will include two of the largest dry docks in the world, was launched at the Grand Bahama Shipyard on Friday, and was said to be a “giant boost” to the island’s economy, tourism and employment.

Family Protection Against Family/Youth Violence two-day workshop this month

THE Family Protection Against Family/Youth Violence two-day workshop will be held on October 30-31 at Superclubs Breezes to tackle the issue of violence in the home and society.

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16-year-old accused of murder

A 16-year-old was sent behind bars on Friday after being accused of killing a former convicted murderer who was out on bail awaiting retrial earlier this month.


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Man pleads not guilty to shop-breaking and vagrancy

A MAN was sent to prison after he allegedly attempted to break into a business on West Bay Street last week.

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Immigration officers charged with bribery, conspiracy to commit bribery

TWO Immigration officers were granted bail on Friday after they were allegedly caught in a bribery scheme to extend foreign nationals passports and visas in The Bahamas.