Man, 28, on murder charge
A 28-year-old man was charged with murder in Magistrates Court yesterday. Richard McNeil stood before Deputy Chief Magistrate Andrew Forbes charged with the murder of Don Ramming on July 6. According to initial police reports, shortly before 6am on
Body of missing elderly woman found in pond
THE body of an elderly woman believed to be a person who was reported missing this week was discovered in a pond in South Ocean Village yesterday afternoon. The Tribune understands the victim is 71-year-old Alberta Russell. However, police did not r
It's sad to see people shackled
Please allow me to make a comment on a matter that has both puzzled and vexed me considerably for a number of years.
Time to find radical solutions
In June The international Monetary Fund projected that the world economy will contract by 4.9%.
‘Bubble Buddy': Chavano Hield speaks to media about life in the NBA bubble
Chavano “Buddy” Hield spoke to the media for the first time since his return to practice with his Sacramento Kings and discussed his experience with COVID-19 and life in the NBA bubble.
Bahamas teams in FIBA Under-17 Skills Challenge
A NEW initiative by FIBA will give the Bahamas another opportunity to compete at the international level against top basketball prospects throughout the world amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Local basketball leagues ready to return to court
LOCAL basketball is ready to return to the court and complete their 2020 season.
UB basketball begins to prep for upcoming season
THE University of the Bahamas Mingoes men’s basketball team has started conditioning in preparation for the upcoming season — whenever it happens.
Super Value chief praises COVID workplace guide
Super Value’s principal yesterday praised the Ministry of Health’s just-published COVID-19 workplace guidelines for trying to keep businesses such as his - which sees 400,000 customers per week - safe. Rupert Roberts told Tribune Business : “I think
BTC donates COVID protection equipment
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to more than ten organisations as it provides support for those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.The PPE includes branded BTC reusable masks, face shields, b
Laying out the road map for economic resilience
In his latest article, Hubert Edwards argues that The Bahamas must build a 'rainy day war chest' by giving growth and debt management equal priority Despite views to the contrary, more facilitative spending will be needed from the Government of
ART OF GRAPHIX: Designer says creativity given wings by church
Kristoff Rolle is not just a graphic designer, photographer or videographer, but a well-known presence on social media. Understanding that technology has no boundaries, he has an extraordinary talent and a mission to take online platforms and live st
51-year-old remanded over claims he had sex with girl, 13
A 51-year-old man was yesterday remanded to prison over allegations he had sex with a minor.Glenroy Lynes appeared before Deputy Chief Magistrate Andrew Forbes charged with one count of unlawful sexual intercourse, after he was accused of having sex
Three new cases of COVID-19 in New Providence, Bahamasair flight attendant tests positive
The Ministry of Health confirmed on Wednesday that there are three new cases of COVID-19 in New Providence.
EDITORIAL: Faking test results can harm us all
THERE are two parts to the measures we are using to prevent coronavirus. On one hand, there are the instructions on what we need to do to stop the virus spreading. On the other, there is the enforcement that needs to be done for those who break those rules.
ALICIA WALLACE: Will we ever learn to tolerate and celebrate every person no matter what their gender?
Bahamian drag performer Anastarzia “Starzy” Anaquway is on the popular television show Canada’s Drag Race. Starzy, who is 37 and now living in East York, Ontario, has won more than 15 pageants in 17 years of competition.
Moxey denies claims former workers are still employed
BAHAMAS Power and Light chairman Donovan Moxey denied claims that some employees who took disengagement packages from the company remain employed with the same benefits and salary, however, he told The Tribune they were re-engaged on a contractual ba
BPL Skyguard Severe Weather Alert 15 July: Freeport
STARTS: 07/15/2020 5:15 PM EDT EXPIRES: 07/15/2020 8:00 PM EDT
Thompson calls on Grand Bahama residents to take COVID surge seriously
MINISTER of State for Grand Bahama Kwasi Thompson yesterday admitted he has received complaints that some residents returning to Grand Bahama from abroad have not been following self-isolation guidelines prescribed by officials to limit the spread of
