Public Media Alliance raises concerns about Clint Watson's appointment at Broadcasting Corporation of the Bahamas
A GLOBAL non-profit organisation has raised concerns about former Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) Press Secretary Clint Watson’s appointment as the Broadcasting Corporation of the Bahamas’ general manager.
Bail granted for four Ecuadorian migrants accused of drug smuggling
FOUR Ecuadorian migrants were granted bail after being accused of smuggling 100lb of cocaine into The Bahamas while enroute to the United States of America.
Mother pleads guilty to cruelty to children charge
A MOTHER was sent to prison last Wednesday after admitting to neglecting her 4-year-old daughter.
18-year-old charged with unlawful sexual intercourse
An 18-year-old man, accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in April, is behind bars after being remanded in custody.
Clubs & Societies July 7th, 2023
There will a fun run walk on Saturday, July 15. This event is part of a series of events for the Dr Moses C Norman Jr Leadership conference for the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. The conference is being held in Nassau from July 13-16.
Life for Japanese man unlawfully imprisoned was hard after release
EVEN after winning significant damages in a case against the government, life for Atain Takitota, a Japanese man held unlawfully in prison for eight years, remained rough.
DIANE PHILLIPS: On a ladder, every rung is important
The photo would have been easy to overlook. It was one of the many I get daily from BIS (Bahamas Information Services) which churns out non-stop information about Cabinet ministerial activities from sunup to sundown and beyond, bless their souls.
ONE ELEUTHERA FOUNDATION – The unseen community working for the benefit of our health and wellbeing
Identity. How often have you considered your identity?
EDITORIAL: Remember - and dare to build
BY the time The Tribune’s next edition hits the streets, the celebrations will be done.
Lewis defends presence at COI protest - ‘It’s not about party. It is about people.’
CENTRAL Grand Bahama MP Iram Lewis defended his appearance at the Coalition of Independents’ protest of Keith Bell outside the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday.
RBPF to spend $3.4m on four new safe boats
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said the Royal Bahamas Police Force will acquire four new safe boats for $3.5m.
Munroe: Security Forces Inspectorate Bill preparing to go to consultation
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said his ministry is preparing to submit a Security Forces Inspectorate Bill for consultation, hoping to establish a body to oversee investigations into civilian complaints against security forces members.
Free Wi-Fi at Clifford Park for Independence celebrations
As thousands flock to Clifford Park for the 50th anniversary of independence celebration on July 9th, they will be able to tap into the free Wi-Fi, courtesy with the Government’s “ParkConnect” initiative and BTC.
Atlantis braces for $14m hit from BPL’s fuel hike
Atlantis is predicting it will take a $14m hit this year from Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) hiked fuel charges but remains hopeful this will be minimised by higher visitor spend and room rates.
Boat registration fee hikes ‘not a tax grab’
The significant hikes in boat registration fees are not designed “as a tax grab”, the New Providence Port Authority’s chairman asserted yesterday, adding that the new regime will be a “game changer” for compliance and competitiveness.
North Andros hotel hopes for 85% regatta retention
A North Andros hotel yesterday voiced hope that “at least 85 percent” of visitors scheduled to attend this weekend’s postponed homecoming will still come out when it is held later this month.
Gov’ts ‘too lenient’ over tax-dodging supporters
Previous administrations have been “too lenient” on tax dodging supporters, a small business adviser has asserted, while warning: “The Government ain’t playing around no more.”
Brewery wins $1.156m Business Licence fight
Commonwealth Brewery says it has “successfully challenged” a $1.156m tax demand from the Government and is now awaiting the authorities’ next move.
North Andros BPL fire affects water supply as power restoration expected by today
THE fire that damaged a Bahamas Power and Light power station in North Andros on Wednesday also disrupted the water supply for many.
