Fox’s Balmoral Island lease could face legal challenge from former MP
A former Cabinet minister has warned he may initiate legal action over the Government’s decision to lease a portion of Balmoral Island to Adrian Fox for part of his proposed $300m resort project.
Twenty dogs seized after report of maltreatment
TWENTY dogs were rescued by police from a residence on Eton Road on Saturday following concerns of suspected maltreatment.
Five-year sentence a ‘dangerous message’
A FIVE-year prison sentence for a man who pleaded guilty to molesting his three-year-old twin daughters sparked outrage from women’s rights activists yesterday, with one saying it shows ignorance and indifference to survivors of sexual violence and highlights a flawed judicial system.
Running in Love III a ‘success’
VALENTINE’S Day is just four days away but love was already in the air at the third edition of the ‘Running in Love’ fun run/walk on Saturday at Arawak Cay.
GAIN AN EDGE: Ka’Lon Duncanson - A study in determination
Ka’Lon Duncanson knows the value of determination.
INSIGHT: What’s the benefit of hosting rocket landing?
ON January 16 this year, just after sunset, the skies lit up in flames over parts of The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Deputy Commissioner defends his appointment against criticism from FNM
DEPUTY Commissioner Anthony Rolle defended his appointment amid criticism from the Free National Movement (FNM).
Police investigating ‘suspicious death’
POLICE are investigating two separate deaths—a Cuban national found lifeless in his home and a 34-year-old man who succumbed to gunshot injuries sustained earlier this month.
Disney Cruise Lines to build entertainment spaces for children in Eleuthera
HUNDREDS of students across Eleuthera will soon benefit from new outdoor play and sports facilities, thanks to Disney Cruise Line’s $1m commitment to building entertainment spaces across the island.
Good showing for the UB Mingoes at Star Performers meet
THE University of The Bahamas Mingoes men and women’s track and field teams saw some good results at the 22nd Star Performers Track and Field Classic on Saturday, February 1 at the Thomas A. Robinson Track and Field Stadium.
Cheryl Maria Turnquest laid to rest
MEMBERS of the women’s national softball team, who finished third at the World Games in San Jose, California, showed up to pay their last respects to their team-mate - the late Cheryl Maria Turnquest.
Sprinter Lamarr Williams’ double dose of victory
GRAND Bahamian Lamarr Williams pulled off a double dose of men’s sprint victories at the National Chistian College Athletic Assocation (NCCAA) Indoor Championships to highlight a list of Bahamians, including Olympians Devynne Charlton, Denisha Cartwright and Antoine Andrews, competing at various meets around the United States over the weekend.
GSSSA Basketball: Championship games all set to begin on Tuesday
THE Government Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSSA) senior division championships will feature four familiar foes starting on Tuesday at the Kendal GL Isaacs Gymnasium.
Pickleball: Bringing home the medals
The Bahamas Pickleball Federation’s national team, competing at the Caribbean Nations Cup, turned in a superb performance, winning a total of 13 medals in the open division and the 50-and-over divisions.
WORLD VIEW: Is CARICOM failing its smaller countries?
Recently, the smaller member states of the Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM) have renewed complaints that the promised benefits and compensatory mechanisms that convinced them to join first CARIFTA, and later CARICOM, have not materialised.
Cleare says prison work programme ‘safe’ as FNM deputy leader raises concerns
FNM deputy leader Shanendon Cartwright called on government to provide clarity on its prison work programme, highlighting “concerning” reports of prisoners being involved in the construction and renovation of private homes in western New Providence.
JOHN MARQUIS: Now Britain is a ‘frightened society’
JOHN MARQUIS, who was The Tribune’s Managing Editor for ten years, believes his homeland - Great Britain - is facing a cultural and economic abyss, and that a miracle is needed to save it from disaster.
Head of Eleuthera’s Chamber of Commerce raises concerns for Family Island businesses
THE president of Eleuthera’s Chamber of Commerce has raised concerns about the challenges facing local businesses in the Family Islands and is calling on the government to provide crucial support.
Bartender saves life of man who suffered seizure at Paradise Island
A BARTENDER became a lifesaver on Saturday after diving into the waters at Paradise Island in freezing rain to save a man suffering a seizure and perform CPR.
‘Baby Slice’ has successful boxing debut
KEVIN ‘Baby Slice’ Ferguson Jr’s debut home in the footsteps of his deceased father Kevin ‘Kimbo Slice’ Ferguson Sr was over before he got started in the first round against Hazel ‘the Latin Lover’ Roche on Saturday night at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium.
