Death toll soars by 27 as Grand Bahama cases confirmed
MORE than 3,200 COVID-19 cases were recorded in August as a surge in new infections continues to plague the country.
Candidate’s silence on his $53m fortune
KEVIN King, the Kingdom Government Movement’s leader who is vying for the East Grand Bahama seat, yesterday evaded questions to clarify his declared net worth of $53,129,820.
‘Bankrupt’ warning over PLP’s deal with unions
Private sector representatives yesterday warned that the Progressive Liberal Party’s (PLP) deal with the two umbrella trade unions threatens to “bankrupt companies” if fully enacted post-general election.
Peter Galanos dies, aged 80
FORMER parliamentarian and insurance businessman Peter Galanos died at his home early yesterday morning at the age of 80.
Suspect faces attempted murder charge
A MAN was charged in the Magistrate’s court on Monday with attempted murder.
‘Inciting a riot? He has no case to answer’
THE attorney representing a social media entertainer who was last year accused of inciting a riot yesterday argued that his client does not have a case to answer.
Man accused of defaming Davis walks free
A MAGISTRATE yesterday discharged the man accused of defaming Progressive Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis after the prosecution’s main witnesses failed to attend his trial to give evidence.
Marine accused of pulling gun says he was extorted
A MARINE accused of pulling a gun on his former girlfriend and her new lover yesterday claimed the couple tried to extort him of $5,000 to drop the charges.
Navigating the grim
Access to medicine and health care should be a basic human right but with our hospitals beyond capacity who will take precedence?
Stealing from the poor
I am writing this letter to you because I am fed up with the unscrupulous practices by merchants across the Bahamas. The stores have decided to take on the reversed philosophy of Robin Hood. In my opinion it is the perfect example of the rich stealing from the poor.
Disclose our debt
Election date has been set, Parliament has been dissolved and the Bahamian people are ready to go to the polls to select the next government to run the country.
Disclose our debt
Election date has been set, Parliament has been dissolved and the Bahamian people are ready to go to the polls to select the next government to run the country.
Atlantis workers
I read with disgust and dismay the article in the August 27th edition of The Tribune regarding the letter from Atlantis informing its staff that they would have to pay for their own COVID testing as of September 1st. and
Water Corp controversy highlights reform need
I was extremely reluctant to write this article because it is political “silly season”, and at this time whatever one says or does in our polarised country, you are then labelled as being affiliated with a certain party.
Gov’t’s $109m payables are ‘highly questionable’
The Opposition’s deputy leader yesterday branded the Government’s assertion that it owes vendors some $109m in current accounts payables as “highly questionable”.
Marinas facing ‘go-slow mode’
The Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) president yesterday said the industry was in “go-slow mode” due to the approaching hurricane season peak and issues with COVID-19 related entrance protocols.
BPL unveils ‘indemnity’ to address ownership woes
Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) yesterday unveiled a process that will enable it to supply electricity services to “hundreds” of Family Island customers who lack clear title ownership of their properties/land.
Tahnaj Thomas picks up his third win of season
Tahnaj Thomas picked up his third win of the season and several players had multi-hit games to highlight play from Bahamians in Minor League Baseball over the weekend.
Bahamas on path to possible FIBA Basketball WCup 2023 qualification
THE Bahamas will learn its path toward a possible FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 qualification today when the organisation hosts the Official Draw Ceremony.
Strachan heads into pivotal season of high school football
EXPECTATIONS continue to mount for Prince Strachan as he heads into a pivotal senior season of high school football.
