PM: Bahamians would have to decide if country joins Caribbean Court of Justice
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said it is ultimately up to the Bahamian people to decide whether the country should adopt the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) as its final court of appeal, amid renewed regional pressure for CARICOM states to move away from the UK-based Privy Council.
FNM alleges Poincianna Inn shelter is a ‘hazard zone’ as residents to be evicted by end of month
TROUBLING allegations have surfaced about dire conditions at the Poinciana Inn shelter, including reports of bedbug-infested beds, sewage leaks, and mould, as residents face possible eviction by the end of the month.
Police investigating two shootings, one fatal, and the discovery of two bodies
POLICE are investigating a series of incidents across the Bahamas over the weekend, including two shootings –– one of them fatal –– the discovery of two male bodies in separate locations, and an attempted suicide.
WORLD VIEW: Rise of weaponised drones an urgent regional threat
The Caribbean faces a new and urgent threat: weaponised drones in criminal hands are rapidly proliferating into the hands of criminal actors, non‑state militias, and private contractors.
Pintard accuses Davis govt of ‘broken, politicised and corrupt’ immigration system
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard has accused the Davis administration of enabling a “broken, politicised and corrupt” immigration system, pledging that an FNM government would overhaul immigration laws, tighten enforcement, and restore public trust through a national plan to secure The Bahamas’ borders.
Two years jail for Brazilian in $7.5m drug bust
A Brazilian man was sentenced to two years in prison last week after admitting involvement in a $7.5m drug bust in Mayaguana last year.
Man accused of raping 16-year-old girl
A 45-year-old man was remanded to prison on Friday following allegations that he raped a 16-year-old girl on Balfour Avenue earlier this month.
Man charged with breaking into an Acklins home
A 21-year-old man was granted bail on Friday after being accused of breaking into a woman’s home in Acklins earlier this month.
GAIN AN EDGE: UB students embark on cultural immersion trip in Nanjing, China
While the majority of students at the University of The Bahamas (UB) pursue their academic journeys on home soil, the institution’s bold internationalisation agenda is opening doors to transformative global experiences and preparing graduates to thrive in an increasingly interconnected and dynamic world.
Devynne Charlton back in action, Gardiner out
QUARTER-milers Steven Gardiner and Printassia Johnson, sprinter Adam Musgrove, triple jumper Kaiwan Culmer and high hurdler Devynne Charlton shared the spotlight over the weekend in various track and field meets around the world.
‘VJ’ honoured to be recipient of the Lignum Vitae Award
VALDEZ “VJ” Edgecombe Jr, the latest Bahamian sporting personality to rise to fame and fortune, said he was surprised that he was among the latest Bahamians to be honoured by the Bahamas Government.
Bahamas’ 14-and-under girls win inaugural softball title at Babe Ruth International
THE Bahamas’ 14-and-under girls national softball team celebrated their Independence holiday by winning the inaugural softball title at the 2025 Babe Ruth International Invitational in Fort Myers, Florida.
BFA hosts official League Awards at the Beach Soccer Stadium
THE Bahamas Football Association (BFA) hosted its official League Awards on Saturday, June 28 at the Beach Soccer Stadium, celebrating the best of Bahamian football during the 2024 2025 season.
Wayde Watson holds 4th annual Bain & Grants Town Summer Games track meet
THE Bain and Grants Town communities were abuzz with excitement this past Saturday as the fourth annual Wayde Watson Bain and Grant’s Town Summer Games track meet took over the old Thomas A. Robinson stadium, bringing together youth, families and national heroes in a celebration of athleticism and community spirit.
31st annual AID Claycourt Tennis from August 2–16
PLANNING is well underway for the 31st edition of the annual AID Claycourt Tennis Championships which is all set to be held at the Gym Tennis Club in Winton Meadows, Nassau, August 2-16.
Three Bahamians killed in Haiti on 'drug vessel'
AT least three Bahamians are believed to have been killed in Haiti — including a well-known Moore’s Island man — in what appears to be a deadly drug-related incident, The Tribune has learned.
Govt signs $267m deal with China to build new specialty hospital
THE Davis administration on Friday signed a framework agreement with the Chinese government for the construction of a new speciality hospital for New Providence, with the project’s cost now reduced to $267 million — down from the original $290 million.
Govt breaks ground on new $50m correctional facility
THE Davis administration broke ground on Friday for the long-promised new high/medium security facility at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDOCS) — a move officials say will boost the country’s capacity for justice, safety, and rehabilitation.
PM: Teen suicide rates a ‘national and moral crisis’
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis on Friday described the results of the Ministry of Health’s Global School Health Report as both “staggering” and heartbreaking, calling the high rates of suicide attempts among Bahamian teens a “moral and national” issue that demands urgent action from all sectors of society.
