Food truck festival back in GB
Grand Bahama’s growing reputation as a cultural and culinary hub will once again be on display as the Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation (MOTIA) hosts the second Annual Food Truck Festival on Saturday, from 1pm to 9pm at the beachfront festival grounds.
TRIBUNE TECH: Dutch govt recommends children under 15 stay off social media
The Dutch government advised parents on Tuesday not to have children under 15 use social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram, citing psychological and physical problems among children using them, including panic attacks, depression and difficulties sleeping.
TECHTALK: Meta brings advertisements to WhatsApp
WHATSAPP said Monday that users will start seeing ads in parts of the app, as owner Meta Platforms moves to cultivate a new revenue stream by tapping the billions of people that use the messaging service.
Sandilands Push-A-Thon slated for July 5: ‘the wheels are in motion’
THE wheels are in motion for the continuation of the biggest push, run and walk event to be staged in The Bahamas by the Public Hospitals Authority on Saturday, July 5.
Minister Bowleg makes an appearance during the Basketball Smiles camp
DAY two of the Basketball Smiles camp brought both energy and inspiration as campers were provided with intense skill development sessions, along with an appearance by the Minister of Youth, Sports, and Culture Mario Bowleg.
Bahamas to host groundbreaking wrestling event
THE Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation has announced that The Bahamas will host a groundbreaking wrestling event this summer, with WWE Hall of Famer and “The World’s Strongest Man” Mark Henry and his organisation.
Bahamian share offering for new water plant JV
Bahamian investors will be able to purchase an ownership stake in a new joint venture entity holding several Out Island water plants via its upcoming share offering, it was revealed yesterday.
'Adverse’ land ownership not prevented in Freeport
The Bahamian judicial system’s highest court yesterday ruled that acquiring real estate in Freeport by adverse possession is not prevented by the city’s founding treaty, related laws or regulations.
Fears safety reforms set to drive visiting boaters away
Fears have been voiced that new safety measures proposed with the 2025-2026 Budget could prove a deterrent to small boats/yachts and drive them away from visiting The Bahamas.
Financial sector’s economic impact ‘remaining subdued’
The Bahamian financial services industry's economic impact "remains subdued", the Central Bank revealed yesterday, with Bahamian banking jobs falling in 2024 while expatriate numbers increased.
National debt falls to $12bn as bond repurchase put at $700m
The Bahamas' national debt fell back close to the $12bn mark at end-March 2025, it was revealed yesterday, amid suggestions that the Government had refinanced around $700m of its existing bonds.
Coleby-Davis: Over 60,000 BPL bills under $125
MORE than 63,000 households across The Bahamas received monthly electricity bills under $125 between January and May, thanks to the government’s Equity Rate Adjustment (ERA) Initiative, Energy Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis announced during her budget presentation.
Road Traffic to launch new office in East Nassau
THE Road Traffic Department will open a new office in eastern New Providence before year’s end, Transport and Energy Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis announced in the House of Assembly yesterday.
Mom still ‘frozen in the moment’ after three sons died in car crash
LOVAN Christie wishes she could say just one more thing to her sons: “Don’t leave mummy.”
First kidney transplant in Bahamas coming this week
THE Bahamas is set to launch its first-ever kidney transplant programme this week, while simultaneously advancing two hospital projects and finalising the acquisition of a fully equipped private hospital on East Bay Street.
Govt to dump deal with Cuba
THE Bahamian government will sever ties with Cuba’s medical recruitment agencies and move to hire Cuban healthcare professionals directly, potentially cancelling existing contracts after months of evasion, pressure from the United States, and leaked allegations of exploitation.
Boy dies after house fire, three other children severely burned
A five-year-old boy yesterday succumbed to injuries sustained in a house fire that left three other young children severely burned.
Two men accused of stealing $32k from man
TWO men accused of stealing $32,000 from a man on West Bay Street were denied bail yesterday.
FACING REALITY: Nagging - a form of emotional abuse
The Bible, a significant source of wisdom for many, guides us in understanding the impact of contentious behaviour.
