New Providence home market is ‘ramping up’
New Providence’s property market is “ramping up”, a prominent realtor asserted yesterday, with contracted home sales having beaten prior year comparisons in every quarter during 2024.
Super Value chief urges Gov’t: Clarify ‘middleman elimination’
Super Value’s owner and other food retailers yesterday urged the Government to clarify what the Prime Minister means by “eliminating the middle man”, as he asserted: “We’ve been ahead of them for years.”
Exuma developer threatens pull-out over nearby resort project
An Exuma resort developer yesterday warned he is prepared to halt his $75m project and pull-out if a neighbouring development is allowed to proceed without resolving environmental concerns.
Eco-resort targets $1m per month spend through 2025
An Exuma eco-resort project yesterday revealed it plans to invest $1m per month throughout 2025 in a bid to complete the first phase of its full $75m build-out by year-end.
Over 400 Bahamians in US under final orders of removal, says ICE
FOUR hundred and twenty-six Bahamian citizens were under final orders of removal as of November 2024, according to a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) report.
Electronic visitor stay halt ‘just adds to pain’
The suspension of electronic processing for extended tourist stays in The Bahamas “just adds to the pain” for visiting boaters and local marinas, the Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) chief asserted yesterday.
Serial groper accused of another sex assault
SIDNEY Cooper, a man National Security Minister Wayne Munroe warned the public about in 2023 because of his history of sexual assaults, was denied bail and imprisoned after he allegedly committed a sexual crime against a 68-year-old woman in a convenience store last weekend.
Pageant contestant says she lost crown after she refused to share
A YOUNG woman’s dream of winning the Miss Teen Exuma and Ragged Island title was dashed after her crown was allegedly stripped away for refusing to share it with the first runner-up.
Coleby-Davis responds to backlash over viral video
ELIZABETH MP Jobeth Coleby-Davis responded to the backlash and apologised to those who took offence over a viral video in which she showcased designer jewellery, clothing, and accessories, including items from Rolex, Cartier, Tiffany & Co, Uggs, and Louis Vuitton.
‘Ready to get going’ on general election
ACTING Parliamentary Registration Commissioner Arthur Taylor said the department will ramp up preparations for the next general election next month and rejected claims that his institution was unprepared for the recent local government elections.
ALICA WALLACE: Achieve resolutions by making SMART goals
January has almost come to an end. How are the resolutions made for 2025 coming along?
TRIBUNE TECH: Samsung sets stage for future of AI-powered experiences
Galaxy Unpacked 2025 in San Jose, California, set the stage for the next wave of AI-powered experiences with Galaxy AI.
FIDE Master Cecil Moncur Crowned as the National Chess Champion
THE Bahamas Chess Federation proudly announces FIDE master (FM) Cecil Moncur as the 2025 Bahamas national chess champion.
Anthonique Strachan working her way back
BAHAMIAN sprinter Anthonique Strachan has spent the last eight months nursing a season-ending injury to both feet but was finally able to make a return to the track last weekend at the 2025 Queen’s/Grace Jackson Meet at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica.
‘VJ’ Edgecombe secures Big-12 Co-Newcomer of the Week honours
BAYLOR freshman Valdez “VJ” Edgecombe put together a couple of impressive performances last week to be named the Big 12 Co-Newcomer of the Week on Monday.
Speed may have been a factor in latest traffic fatality yesterday
A MAN, believed to be in his 50s or 60s, is dead after crashing into the rear of a garbage truck on East Street South early Tuesday morning.
Bahamian-flagged ship seized by Houthi rebels released along with 25-man crew
THE Galaxy Leader, a Bahamian-flagged vessel seized by Yemeni Houthi rebels in November 2023, was released last week along with its 25-member crew following diplomatic mediation led by Oman.
Man sentenced to two-years jail for having unlicenced gun
A MAN’S family erupted into tears yesterday after he was sentenced to two years in prison for admitting to having a loaded gun in his Acklins home last weekend.
$2,000 bail granted in causing harm charge
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after he was accused of stabbing another man at a liquor store earlier this month.
Sebastian emerges as Rangers’ top prospect
After completing just one year in the minor league with the Texas Rangers, Bahamian Sebastian Walcott has emerged as their top prospect going into the Major League Baseball Spring Training Camp.
