US President challenging country’s role in the world
The current row in the US about using a commercial app for official discussion of plans for an air strike against the Houthis in Yemen has prompted debate overseas, including in the UK. People are appalled at the carelessness and sheer amateurism of what happened, not least the participation of a journalist that was claimed to have been inadvertent.
Minister: ‘Nothing stopping’ maternity leave expansion
A PUSH to expand maternity leave in The Bahamas is gaining traction, with Labour Minister Pia Glover-Rolle declaring there is “nothing stopping it” — even as business leaders warn such reforms could threaten jobs and strain companies.
Youth forum debates issues
The 2025 CARICOM Youth Forum gathered over 400 young people to explore regional issues and engage in meaningful discussions on critical topics. Students from nearly every public and private school in New Providence participated in sessions focusing on “The Role of Diplomacy – A Youth-Driven Future,” “Climate Change and Sustainability,” and “The Future of Entrepreneurship in the Caribbean.”
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Gov’t intervenes in Old Bahama Bay’s management row
The Government has intervened in the escalating dispute over Old Bahama Bay by demanding that the parties involved in retaking the hotel’s management “cease and desist” until they obtain the necessary permits.
Bahamas targets world beating depositor safety
Around 580,000 Bahamian bank accounts were fully protected against their institution’s possible collapse as at year-end 2024, the Central Bank’s governor has revealed.
Global aviation body warns Bahamas on retroactive fees
Global aviation’s trade body has warned it is “imperative” that Bahamian and other airlines not be penalised by triple-digit retroactive fee hikes as a result of “errors” by local regulators.
New power plants tap investors for $132.5m
A successful renewable energy bidder yesterday unveiled plans to raise a total $132.5m from Bahamian investors to finance the development of new power plants on Abaco and Eleuthera.
Concerns over Abaco shanty town debris fuelling fires
ABACO residents are urging the government to clear debris from demolished shanty towns, claiming the rubble is fueling fires that pose serious health hazards to nearby communities.
Judge in corruption case: Delays could crush system
A SUPREME Court judge has warned that prolonged delays in criminal proceedings in The Bahamas could “crush this system”, as he raised alarm over outstanding evidence and scheduling issues in the high-profile bribery case involving a former senior police officer and a prominent attorney.
Children among those forced to flee GB fires
A REGENCY Park resident has been left with nothing but the clothes on his back after wild bushfires tore through parts of Freeport on Friday, destroying his home and displacing dozens, including children from the Grand Bahama Children’s Home.
Police shooting ruled manslaughter by inquest
THE parents of Deron Okoye Wilkinson wept in court on Friday as a jury found that his death in a 2018 police-involved shooting was a case of homicide by manslaughter.
Family demanding justice for Sammy
SAMUEL “Sammy” Thompson was bleeding from the head and disoriented when he sent a video to his cousin after a night out in Rock Sound, Eleuthera.
Race and politics in our nation
THE Bahamas, despite her size and geopolitical location weild a great deal of influence and sway within the region.
Tribute due to our local musicians
WITH the utmost respect and deepest condolences, I extend heartfelt sympathy to the family and loved ones of the late Elon Moxey, affectionately known as “The Crab Man”.
What is needed for VAT cut?
THE lead story in Friday’s Tribune stirred a response from the Office of the Prime Minister.
US ‘joining’ the Commonwealth: An unreasonable expectation
Recent media stories have suggested that King Charles III could “invite” the United States to join the Commonwealth of Nations.
Graycliff eyes distribution deal with Caribbean first
Graycliff has become the first Caribbean home for the Watenshi gin through its recent partnership with Cambridge Distillery.
