Four Injured in Hit-and-Run at Exuma Work Site
Four workers were injured after a vehicle sped through a marked work zone near the Fish Fry area in George Town, Exuma yesterday.
‘Subdued’ tourism hits growth ahead of better second half
The Central Bank’s governor yesterday said “subdued” tourism growth meant the Bahamian economy expanded at a “slightly moderated speed” during the 2025 first half.
Gov’t sells 130 Crown Land acres for $18m egg venture
The Government has approved the purchase of 130 Crown Land acres on Andros to facilitate development of an $18m egg production farm, the Central Bank revealed yesterday.
Atlantis plans $135m investment in Cove
Atlantis plans to invest around $135m over the next three years in a near-total overhaul of its Cove resort despite a modest fall in revenue per available room (RevPAR), it was revealed yesterday.
‘Pull out all stops’ on local vacation rental ownership
The Government was yesterday urged to “pull out all the stops” for Bahamian ownership and participation in vacation rentals amid expectations its tax compliance push may drive some to exit the market.
‘Eyeballs back’: PI reignites after ‘pretty dead’ 10 years
A “pretty dead” Paradise Island property market has been “reignited” by a $550m investment that has “put eyeballs back” on nearby developments such as Ocean Club Estates, realtors asserted yesterday.
CG Atlantic wraps up 2025 summer summer internship programme
CG Atlantic has concluded another successful year of its Group-wide Summer Internship Programme, which spanned six jurisdictions including Bermuda, Cayman, The Bahamas, Barbados, Trinidad, and Jamaica.
Officer accused of beating student at EP Roberts dismissed from RBPF
A RESERVE police officer accused of beating a fourth-grade student has been dismissed from the Royal Bahamas Police Force in connection with a separate matter, Commissioner Shanta Knowles said yesterday.
20 years jail for incest conviction
A 46-year-old Grand Bahama man convicted of five counts of incest with a minor was sentenced on Monday to 20 years in prison by a Supreme Court judge.
Two more seeking nomination for MICAL seat under the PLP banner
AT least two others are seeking the Progressive Liberal Party’s (PLP) nomination for the MICAL constituency, in addition to Bahamas Aviation Climate and Severe Weather Network’s (BACSWN) founder Robert Dupuch-Carron, as interest in the south-eastern seat grows ahead of the next general election.
Knowles credits ethics training with reduction of misconduct in RBPF
POLICE Commissioner Shanta Knowles said the Royal Bahamas Police Force is working to rebuild public trust, revealing that 91 public complaints and 67 internal misconduct cases are currently under investigation.
Suicides increase by over 60 percent
SUICIDES and attempted suicides have risen across the country, even as major crimes continue to decline, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s (RBPF) mid-year report released yesterday.
EDITORIAL: Being Bound to Swear to The Dogmas of No Master
ON THE wall of the newsroom in The Tribune’s office on Shirley Street is a large sign – across which is emblazoned our motto.
PETER YOUNG: Tragedy of avoidable catastrophe in Gaza
The horrors happening in Gaza know no bounds.
Davis: Uptick in legal migrants due to labour shortage in construction
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has acknowledged an uptick in legal migration to address a growing labour shortage in the Bahamian construction sector, citing a lack of skilled local workers to meet rising demand.
AG: Govt targets first quarter 2026 for land adjudications
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said yesterday the government is targeting the first quarter of 2026 to begin land adjudications, marking a step toward overhauling the country’s outdated land ownership system.
FACING REALITY: Where has the warm Bahamian spirit gone?
WE had a distinct reputation of being a friendly nation, and most of our tourists returned several times.
School’s out, but learning doesn’t have to stop
The bags may be packed away and textbooks all stacked, but that should not suggest that learning takes a step back.
COP: We need additional 2,000 officers to address manpower shortfall
POLICE Commissioner Shanta Knowles acknowledged yesterday that the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) is facing a significant manpower shortage, estimating that an additional 2,000 officers are needed to effectively police the nation.
