Trade diversification scheme to expand to Family Islands
The Bahamas Trade Commission intends to expand its National Trade Diversification Programme to Family Islands in 2025.
CIBC notches 11 percent income rise
A BISX-listed bank has reported a net income increase of 11 percent.
Call for PPP to help Abaco housing crisis
ABACO is suffering from a housing crisis, according to an Abaco township chairman, who has proposed a private-public partnership to help solve the post-Hurricane Dorian problem on the island.
‘Complaints at passport office down by 80 percent’
ACTING Chief Passport Officer Nicholas Symonette said the Passport Office had recorded a significant decrease in complaints and delays, with customer service issues declining by almost 80 percent.
Suspect in Adriel rape and murder charged
A 38-year-old man was remanded to custody yesterday after being accused of the sexual assault and murder of 12-year-old Adriel Moxey last month.
‘Insufficient evidence to charge Moxey murder suspect in other unsolved cases’
POLICE said they lack sufficient evidence to charge Chris Ferguson, the 38-year-old man accused of murdering and sexually assaulting 12-year-old Adriel Moxey, in connection with four unsolved murders in Grand Bahama, despite information he provided during questioning.
Murder victims’ families tell of tough Christmas
THE holiday season, a time typically filled with joy and family gatherings, has turned into a period of mourning for some families in The Bahamas who have lost loved ones to gun violence.
‘Everything is gone’ after gas explosion
A DAY after a gas explosion tore through her house, Sandra Smith sat in disbelief among the remnants of her family’s home, contemplating how her worst nightmare became a reality.
PETER YOUNG: Remembering the horror of the tsunami
Sociologists engaged in the study of people’s behaviour say that the world has become almost inured to natural disasters.
Rattlers win title
The CI Gibson Rattlers had to hold off a man-shortened CC Sweeting Cobras to retain their senior boys’ title in the 24th edition of the Providence Basketball Tournament yesterday at the CI Gibson Gymnasium.
Tribune Sports’ Teams of the Year
THE year 2024 could not be concluded without taking a look back at the tremendous performances of our teams that competed in the various international events.
Cannabis Authority expected to be established early next year
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said the Bahamas Cannabis Authority is expected to be established early next year, with Cabinet already reviewing the recommended names for approval.
Teen accused of aiding and abetting Bernard Road barber shop shooting
AN 18-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of aiding and abetting the New Horizon Hair Cutz shooting on Bernard Road, which claimed the lives of two men earlier this month.
Man charged with raping woman on Boxing Day
A 46-year-old man was remanded to custody yesterday after being accused of raping a 23-year-old woman in her home on Boxing Day.
30-year-old accused of molesting nine-year-old girl seven times
A 30-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday after he was accused of molesting a nine-year-old girl seven times over the summer.
Man charged with having a firearm with intent to endanger life
A MAN denied endangering a man’s life with a gun last December.
Search for man who went overboard from cruise ship near Long Island ‘fruitless’
POLICE on Friday launched a search for a 51-year-old male American tourist who went overboard from a cruise ship near Clarence Town, Long Island.
Man denies threatening man with firearm
A MAN denied endangering a man’s life with a gun last December.
INSIGHT: Solution for Haiti’s distress helps us all
AS we look towards the start of the new year, we all might be looking for signs of hope and optimism for the year ahead – few such signs are visible as we look towards our neighbour, Haiti.
