Pro boxer Rashield Williams to square off with American Arriaga
NOW that he’s back in his comfort zone, Bahamian professional boxer Rashield Williams said he intends to take his frustrations from the Commonwealth Games out on American Daniel Arriaga when they meet on Saturday night.
A time to party and let loose in a judgement-free environment
IF YOU’VE been running on empty in regards to your social life or have just not managed press pause on every-day, mundane life to party a little, then the seventh annual Girls Night Out may just be just the perfect event for you.
A boot camp for beauticians
JASMINE Taylor has made a career out of bringing beauty into people’s lives, both as a professional make-up artist, facial aesthetician and as the owner of the Snatched Beauty Studio.
PETER YOUNG: Passing of a much-loved queen
QUEEN Elizabeth II was said to have been the most famous woman in the world. Her prestige, influence and mystique spread far and wide, and her passing has caused deep sadness amongst millions worldwide.
FACE TO FACE: Memories of meeting the Queen – and looking towards the future
I remember the day that I came face to face with Queen Elizabeth II. She spoke to me, and I never forgot her words. The year was 1994. I was a student at St Augustine’s College, and a young public speaker. I was one of the moderators of the royal event at Clifford Park to welcome Her Majesty to The Bahamas.
Firearms and gang unit launches in Grand Bahama
A NEW Firearms and Gang Unit will be implemented in Grand Bahama as early as this week, Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander announced during his first official visit to the island since his appointment two months ago.
Tour boat company shut after shark attack
THE owner of tour boat company Seas the Day said it has temporarily shut down operations in the wake of a shark attack that claimed the life of one of his customers last week.
Police issue warning after spate of armed robberies
AFTER six armed robberies in the capital over the weekend, press liaison officer Chief Superintendent Chrislyn Skippings urged residents and business owners to be vigilant and take all necessary precautions to remain safe.
Bahamas ‘not ready’ for step to republic
THE recent death of Queen Elizabeth II has sparked conversation on whether The Bahamas should become a republic, however residents who spoke with The Tribune yesterday are not ready for the country to take that step yet.
Plumbing problems force school closure
LESS than a week after the early dismissal of classes of one public school due to “electrical issues”, another school was dismissed early yesterday for “plumbing issues”.
Pintard fires back at government over Abaco
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard yesterday shot back at the Davis administration after it accused the opposition party of being hypocritical and abandoning Abaco residents following Dorian’s passage while in office.
Skyguard Severe Weather Alert 13th September: Freeport (2)
STARTS: 09/13/2022 3:45 PM EDT EXPIRES: 09/13/2022 5:30 PM EDT
Port sets July record on container volumes
Nassau’s commercial shipping port set a July record after container imports increased by more than 20 percent with its top executive yesterday confirming business volumes have rebounded to pre-COVID levels.
Skyguard Severe Weather Alert 13th September: Freeport
STARTS: 09/13/2022 1:30 PM EDT EXPIRES: 09/13/2022 2:30 PM EDT
Gov’t: Inflation did not drive VAT revenue rise
Record inflation generated less than $10m of the VAT revenue increase in the first six months after the rate cut, the Ministry of Finance asserted last night, with the 2021-2022 deficit slashed by 48.4 percent year-over-year.
No Grand Lucayan sale obstacles ‘on our side’
The Grand Lucayan’s chairman says there are no obstacles or barriers to closing the resort’s $100m sale “from our side” ahead of a key deadline for the negotiations being hit in 48 hours’ time.
Taxpayer SOE subsidies surge despite $50m Bahamasair drop
Government subsidies to loss-making state-owned enterprises (SOEs) surged to $492m during the 2021-2022 fiscal year despite a more than $50m reduction in support for Bahamasair as it returned to the skies.
Police hunt for gunmen after two shooting incidents
POLICE are searching for the suspects behind two separate shooting incidents that occurred on Sunday, leaving two men in hospital.
Road Traffic change ignites political battle
The Government and Opposition yesterday traded blows over assertions that a Cabinet minister’s brother has been replaced as acting Road Traffic controller due to the ongoing controversy over too many taxi plates being issued.
