‘VJ’ Edgecombe voted Big 12’s top freshman
BIMINI native Valdez “VJ” Edgecombe capped off his initial regular season with the Baylor Bears men’s basketball team by earning the Big 12 Freshman of the Year award.
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Police warn against making false threats after Doctor’s Hospital bomb scare
POLICE warned the public against making false threats after a bomb scare at Doctor’s Hospital forced dozens to evacuate on Friday afternoon.
‘Crucial’ evidence in incest case is missing
THE Supreme Court heard on Friday that crucial evidence collected by a police investigator in an incest case against a father accused of sexually abusing his ten-year-old daughter is missing.
Junkyard fire brought under control overnight
FIREFIGHTERS battled through the night on Saturday to contain a massive blaze near the city dump, which sent thick smoke billowing across New Providence and was visible from every part of the island for hours.
‘Scrambled eggs’: Mass imports counter to agriculture objective
A Bahamian farming advocate has described the Government’s agriculture policy as akin to “scrambled eggs” with last week’s mass importation of cheap eggs running counter to efforts to boost local production.
Bahamian airlines hit with up to $1m ‘retroactive’ fees
Bahamian-owned airlines have been hit with demands for up to $1m-plus in retroactive fees that have caused some to question if they “can survive” in an increasingly hostile environment.
Ex-minister: Four-fold free drugs expansion ‘surreal’
A former health minister yesterday asserted that the Government’s promise of free medicines for 160,000 Bahamians with chronic non-communicable diseases is “surreal” given its struggles to pay existing bills.
Two murdered in weekend shootings
Two men were murdered in separate shooting incidents in the Munson Village and Kennedy Subdivision areas, becoming the 14th and 15th homicides of the year, according to The Tribune’s records.
Commissioner of Police: Brutality happens but sometimes exaggerated
POLICE Commissioner Shanta Knowles believes concerns about police brutality are sometimes exaggerated, though she acknowledged that instances of excessive force sometimes do occur.
Changes to workers’ leave could be ‘recipe for disaster’
DAYS after government announced plans to roll out major labour reforms this year, including extended maternity leave, Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation President Leo Rolle said that while the proposed reforms “may sound good” in theory, economic impact assessments must be conducted before implementation.
Govt slammed over expanded NHI plan
THE Bahamas Pharmaceutical Association (BPA) slammed the government’s announcement of a plan to expand free medication coverage under the National Health Insurance (NHI) programme, calling it “insane” for lacking key details on cost, logistics, and stakeholder consultation.
GAIN AN EDGE – Dual enrolment: A pathway to earning college credits
Few students can boast of earning college credits while still in high school. Ansellia Ferguson is one of them.
Go further than the law by developing ethical culture
A company’s ethics must extend beyond its regulatory requirements. An integral part of this process is establishing a culture of integrity, transparency and accountability in decision-making.
Women’s Sports Symposium inspires the next generation of young girls
IN honour of International Women’s Day, the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture (MOYSC) hosted a Women’s Sports Symposium on Friday to celebrate Bahamian women who have actively paved the way and are currently leading the charge in sports.
Paul Greene and Penmen repeat as champions
GRAND Bahamian Paul Greene helped the second seeded Southern New Hampshire University Penmen to their second consecutive Northeastern 10 Championship Tournament title.
Queen’s College Comets win title
Last season the Queen’s College Comets had to watch in disappointment as the St Augustine’s College (SAC) Big Red Machine relished in championship glory to close out the 2025 Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools (BAISS) Track and Field Championships.
Chamber chief queries if DevCO sale to follow port and harbour exits
Grand Bahama’s Chamber of Commerce president has questioned whether Hutchison Whampoa’s imminent exit from its port and harbour assets will also spark the sale of its Bahamian real estate holdings.
Alex Eneas signs with the New York Mets
A DREAM envisioned in his mind a decade ago when he started playing finally became a reality when Alexander ‘Alex’ Eneas signed a professional baseball contract with the New Yorks Mets’ organisation on Saturday night.
