Pintard shares FNM election promises
THE Free National Movement formally has launched its general election campaign, outlining a broad set of promises on healthcare, the economy, education and national security as 40 candidates took the stage at Baha Mar.
FNM pledges sweeping immigration reforms and border crackdown
THE Free National Movement has pledged sweeping immigration reforms, including tighter border controls, new oversight mechanisms and expanded surveillance, as it sharpens its campaign message ahead of the next general election.
TUC president launches Lucayan defamation writ
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) president yesterday said he has made good on his threat to sue the Government, and senior labour and investment officials, over assertions that he attended meetings and discussions over the severance packages for Grand Lucayan workers.
Minister: Bahamas’ US proximity will offset increasing travel costs
A Cabinet minister yesterday voiced optimism that The Bahamas’ proximity to its major visitor source market may offset the impact of higher travel costs caused by the Middle East conflict’s impact on fuel and oil prices.
Land surveyors renew foreign hirings concern Body
Bahamian land surveyors yesterday renewed concerns that expatriates hired by the Government to address the backlog of Crown Land applications are costing them jobs and income by doing private work on the side.
Skilled workers targetedas top Bahamian export
The Bahamas’ highly-educated workforce could become one of its biggest export assets, with officials eyeing professional services - from engineers to digital specialists - as part of a new national export strategy aimed at expanding the country’s presence in global markets.
‘Fruitful exchange’ on VAT exempt concerns
A Cabinet minister yesterday said the Government had “a very fruitful exchange” with food merchants to address the challenges posed by eliminating VAT on uncooked foods while pledging that Bahamians will see relief from the April 1 target date as promised.
Rosewood Exuma parties battle over ‘safe and navigable’ shipping channel
The warring parties battling over the $200m Rosewood Exuma development have supplied conflicting evidence over whether the shipping channel that will be used to supply the project with fuel and other key commodities is “safe and navigable”.
Minister: ‘Gov’t can’t be broke’ and rejects $242m arrears fear
A Cabinet minister said the near-doubling of the Government’s year-end payment arrears to $242m at 2025’s close does not signal it is in financial trouble as he dismissed the Opposition’s concerns.
‘Bloodbath’ fears overauto market saturation Body
The Bahamian auto market could suffer “a bloodbath” starting as early as the 2026 second half, a dealer warned yesterday, as he and others voiced concerns about the industry “hitting saturation point”.
Suicide admissions up by 20% at Sandilands
SUICIDE related admissions to the Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre rose by 20 percent last year, hospital administrator Leotha Coleby said yesterday.
Police probe 98 cases of passport fraud
THE chief passport officer revealed yesterday that 98 suspected passport fraud cases have been referred to police, emphasising the office’s efforts to detect and weed out fraud.
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Cuban ambassador says US policies are 'starving' Cuba
UNITED States policies have plunged Cuba into severe fuel shortages, prolonged blackouts and widespread disruption to daily life, the country’s ambassador to The Bahamas told The Tribune yesterday, arguing that the impact is being felt across every sector of society.
Passengers recount scary belly landing at Eleuthera airport
PASSENGERS scrambled to safety after a Pineapple Air plane made a belly landing at Governor’s Harbour Airport yesterday, as smoke rose from the metal propellors which scraped along the runway.
Bahamian realtors make mark with 12K-strong global brand
Bahamian realtors were recognised as some of the top performers among the Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate franchise’s 12,000-strong worldwide broker and agent workforce in 2025.
Eight workers injured after boat runs aground in rain
EIGHT people were injured in a boating accident involving workers travelling to Great Stirrup Cay early yesterday morning, according to Berry Islands Administrator Shandrose Thompson.
Govt to host national conference on social media monetisation
BAHAMIAN influencers may soon earn directly from major social media platforms as the government prepares to host a national conference aimed at unlocking monetisation opportunities in the sector.
Ferguson rejects apology, sues govt over Grand Lucayan payout claims
TRADE Union Congress president Obie Ferguson said an apology will not resolve a dispute over claims he met with government officials to approve Grand Lucayan severance payouts, saying legal action has already been launched.
