No one in custody yet over Rose Island stabbing
POLICE have the name of just one person involved in a dramatic Rose Island incident that left a stabbed man in serious condition at the Princess Margaret Hospital this week.
Campaign launched to educate Bahamians on VAT-free breadbasket items
PRICES Commission Chairwoman Syndia Dorsett said her office has embarked on an educational campaign to educate Bahamians on the country’s new list of breadbasket items and its VAT-free status.
Man hit by car last week dies in hospital
A MALE pedestrian, who was hit by a car in Abaco last week, died Thursday of his injuries at a hospital in Nassau.
A COMIC'S VIEW: Weeding out the excuses on marijuana
This week talks of the legalisation of marijuana wafted in the air. And while most Bahamians had an opinion on the controversial topic, our PM seemed to be doing his best “Apollo Ono” impersonation, skating around the subject. WHAT’S UP, DOC? Upon
Shanty town team identifies 200 rental units for housing
MORE than 200 rental units have been identified and logged as alternative housing for evicted shanty town residents, according to an official with the government’s Shanty Town Action Task Force.This was disclosed yesterday by Colin Wright, chairman o
Three charged over murder in Culmersville
THREE men between the ages of 21 and 25 were arraigned in Magistrate’s Court yesterday charged with murdering a man in the Culmersville neighbourhood late last month.Shaquille Rolle, 21, along with 24-year-old Tille Brown and 25-year-old Theo William
PM: PLP playing the race card
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said it appears the Progressive Liberal Party is playing the race card when it comes to Sir Roland Symonette’s posthumous award of National Hero but implored Bahamians to move beyond skin colour when discussions focus on the contributions made toward nation building.
Minnis has set sights on 2022 election victory
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis intends to run as leader of the Free National Movement in the 2022 general election and he’s confident Bahamians will elect him again to lead the country.
Union calls for WSC chiefs to go
THE union representing employees of the Water and Sewerage Corporation is calling for the removal of the organisation’s executive chairman and general manager after the termination of three employees among other issues.
Four months to answer marijuana questions
CABINET will discuss the committee to be given responsibility for holding town hall meetings on the possible legalisation of medical marijuana in the country when it meets on Monday, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced yesterday.
Kai Jones scores 18 in Under Armour challenge
ELITE NCAA Division I programmes continue to pursue Bahamian prep basketball player Kai Jones and his list of offers continues to grow with increased exposure.The Syracuse Orangemen were the latest school to offer Jones, following his performance on
Munroe 'one of the few bright spots' for the Mustangs
RESHARD Munroe has been one of the few bright spots for the Billings Mustangs thus far this season despite the team’s struggle in the standings of the Rookie Ball Pioneer League.Munroe leads the team in home runs, triples and is among the team’s top
Team Bahamas named for CAC Games
THE Bahamas Olympic Committee announced its largest team, comprising of 60 athletes - 21 coaches and three team officials in a contingent of 84 from nine disciplines - for the 23rd Central American and Caribbean Games in Barranquilla, Colombia.In joi
Calvary Deliverance Celebrates 36th anniversary
The Calvary Deliverance Church family, under the leadership of Bishop James Newry and Elder Queenie Newry, will commemorate another year of growth in the church’s history. Calvary Deliverance will observe 36 years of ministry during its annual conven
A call to prayer
Pray for The Bahamas according to the follow schedule: • Monday, July 16: Pray for people with names from A - C• Tuesday, July 17: D - F• Wednesday, July 18: G - I• Thursday, July 19: J - L• Friday, July 20: M - O• Monday, July 23: P - R• Tuesday, Ju
Man in hospital after Rose Island stabbing
A MAN is in hospital after he was stabbed by a group of men during an argument on a boat in waters off Rose Island that was caught on cell phone video. According to police, shortly after 7pm on Tuesday, a man was on Rose Island when he got into a fig
Put love ahead of division
It is so sad that instead of respecting the nation’s mantra to move forward together, a few self-serving politicians used the Independence celebrations as a platform to promote racial hatred over unity.
Memories of hate attack
With absolutely chilling effect, I read Diane Phillips’ column in today’s Tribune (July 12). She brought back in memory the potentially deadly consequence, perpetrated by individuals, bought and paid, to harm persons whose only aim was to do good for our country.
Title conundrum
OBSERVING the 45th Ecumenical Service this evening at Clifford Park.
THE FINISH LINE: Ayton has been a 'man among boys' in NBA Summer League
WELCOME to the professional ranks Deandre Ayton. If you didn’t get a chance to see him in action for the Phoenix Suns during the National Basketball Association’s three Summer League games, Ayton has proven why he deserved to be the No.1 pick in the
