Man accused of attempted murder and possession of firearm
A MAN was remanded into custody on Friday after he was accused of a failed murder attempt on Baillou Hill Road South earlier this month.
ZNS trip to trump inauguration generated revenue, says BCB
The Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas (BCB) has dismissed claims that ZNS’s coverage of President Donald Trump’s inauguration cost taxpayers over $200,000, labeling such assertions as “categorically false and misleading.”
Govt launches bi-monthly pay opinion survey
THE Ministry of Finance launched a survey to gather public servants’ opinions on a proposed shift to bi-monthly pay, Public Service Minister Pia Glover-Rolle said yesterday.
Sarkis’ fight to get evidence to aid Nassau hotel Wind-up
Baha Mar’s contractor is fighting to prevent Sarkis Izmirlian from using evidence disclosed in US legal proceedings to help with his bid to wind-up its two Nassau-based hotels.
FOAM breaks ground on new housing and shelter project
FAMILIES of All Murder Victims (FOAM), led by its president, Khandi Gibson, held a groundbreaking ceremony yesterday for a new housing and shelter project on Carmichael Road West, just past Bacardi Road.
Local govt elections see delays and ballot errors
LOCAL government elections across The Bahamas yesterday were marked by low voter turnout, and several Family Islands experienced complications, including significant polling delays and ballot errors, which raised concerns about inadequate preparation.
Doctors resume talks with govt
LABOUR Minister Pia Glover-Rolle said that negotiations between the government and health unions are progressing, with hopes of finalising new industrial agreements by next month.
Mitchell: White trying to smear foreign service
MINISTER of Foreign Affairs Fred Mitchell last night said St Anne’s MP Adrian White was trying to “smear” the foreign service when he claimed the government had bought at least three luxury BMW vehicles for its embassy in Washington DC.
EDITORIAL: How will govt address rental affordability?
OVER recent months, a number of readers have contacted The Tribune to talk about just how hard it is for people to find an affordable place to live.
STATESIDE: ‘America first’ thinking of Trump govt could of benefit to Bahamas
Marco Rubio was unanimously confirmed on Tuesday as the new US Secretary of State. After taking the oath of office from Vice President JD Vance, Rubio made his way over to the main State Department building near the Washington National Mall and the Lincoln Memorial. His remarks covered a lot of ground, but two things stood out for us in The Bahamas.
FRONT PORCH: Gender equality still a work in progress
AT the beginning of yet another new year, we are no further toward making spousal rape illegal. Successive governments have cowered on the matter despite grand talk about gender equality and the contributions of women to Bahamian history.
Thomas’ hat-trick propels Mingoes over Cavalier FC
THE University of The Bahamas Mingoes came out the Christmas break with a 7-0 victory over Cavalier F.C. earlier this month at the Roscow Davies Soccer Fields. They were led by hat-trick hero midfielder Kevin Thomas. Four other players scored a goal apiece in the win. “Coming from the Christmas break, we wanted to set the tone for the second half of the season. I was happy to get three goals today – three good goals. I am just happy to help the team,” Thomas said.
Bahamas set for must-win game against Cuba
The Bahamas senior men’s national basketball team will be looking to rely on the support of the home crowd as the team approaches the third and final window of the FIBA AmeriCup 2025 qualifiers in less than a month.
Deandre Ayton dominates Heat, Eric Gordon falls to Nuggets
BAHAMIAN big man Deandre Ayton had arguably one of his best games of the 2024-25 National Basketball Association (NBA) regular season in the Portland Trail Blazers‘ 116-107 triumph over the Miami Heat on Tuesday night at the Kaseya Centre in Miami, Florida.
Sports calendar January 23
AFTER making some minor repairs to the Winton rugby pitch, the Bahamas Rugby Union is all set to open its 2025 season at 2pm on Saturday.
Running in Love III on Feb 8
WITH January winding down, that means the third edition of the Running in Love fun run/walk is just around the corner.
Bahamas in $1bn boost via climate resilient investment
The Bahamas will boost its long-term economic output by over $1bn if it starts investing in climate-resilient infrastructure and protecting natural assets such as beaches and mangroves, the IMF is urging.
