Minnis challenges cruise power deal
An ex-prime minister is again voicing concerns that “the average Bahamian is being excluded” from opportunities to grow their wealth - this time through the newly-unveiled cruise ship ‘shore power’ deal.
Top developers accused of ‘weaponising’ covenants
A Bahamian engineer yesterday accused two of New Providence’s top developers of “weaponising” development restrictions in a bid to “control” other projects and potential competitors.
FNM queries who will pay PLP senator’s travel bills
SENIOR members of the FNM have asked who will pay for the cost of travel for Senator Quinton Lightbourn as he combines his new role at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in Washington with his Senate duties.
‘Perplexing’ why govt would demolish ‘valuable ecosystem’ for $290m hospital
AN environmental advocate has said it is “perplexing” that the government is set to demolish a “valuable ecosystem” at the site of the new $290m hospital in New Providence.
Charity launches to help bereaved Andros families
A CHARITY group has launched an effort to help both the families of Thursday’s deadly plane crash and the car accident earlier this month that claimed the lives of three brothers.
Doubts over licence of fatal crash pilot
Questions have been raised over whether the pilot of the plane involved in last week’s tragedy was fully licensed to carry fee-paying passengers on a charter flight, Tribune Business can reveal.
Inaugural Red-Line Athletics’ Cross Country Championships liven up the campus at SAC
SOME of the top high school athletes and distance runners displayed their skills in the inaugural Red-Line Athletics’ Cross Country Championships.
When will we see aviation regulations enforced?
IN 2018, a plane crashed off the Berry Islands.
Lawlessness, outrage and eroding confidence
These are seriously troubling times in our country today!
Former CARICOM ambassador Leonard Archer dies at 83
Former ambassador to CARICOM Leonard Archer has died at the age of 83.
KDK REPORT: In slow motion
There are moments when I can’t help but think that the human brain is as mysterious, wonderous and awe-inspiring as the entire solar system.
Top Bahamian archer LeRon Rolle captures bronze in Argentina
TOP Bahamian archer LeRon Rolle has steadily ascended to new heights in archery and continues to make a name for himself locally and abroad.
Jonquel Jones hits new career milestone
WOMEN’S National Basketball Association (WNBA) pro Jonquel “JJ” Jones and the New York Liberty went into Sunday’s game against the second seeded Minnesota Lynx with the goal of securing home court advantage for the WNBA postseason.
Mitchell criticises ‘long silence’ on GB’s Taino Bridge repairs
Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell criticised the Lucaya Service Company (LUSCO) and Tamarind Development for a prolonged silence of almost a year before addressing repairs needed at Taino Bridge.
Interpol conference ends with recommendations to ‘fight drug trafficking and organised crime’
INTERPOL’S 26th Americas Regional Conference resulted in recommendations for strengthened efforts to tackle issues such as drug trafficking and organised crime.
Country’s latest murder victim was known to police
A MAN was gunned down last night in the latest murder to hit The Bahamas.
Man in critical condition after Friday night shooting
A 23-YEAR-OLD man is in critical condition in hospital after being shot on Friday night.
The good and the bad of three years of the Davis government
THE great and the good of the PLP gathered yesterday for a church service to mark the third anniversary of the party being in charge of government.
Climate change behind closed doors: The negotiator’s dilemma
Climate change negotiators bear the difficult task of negotiating on behalf of their nations to safeguard lives and livelihoods and ensure equity in global climate change response.
Gov’t to acquire five acres of controversial graveyard
The Government has moved to compulsorily acquire almost five acres of a 13-acre parcel targeted for the controversial development of a cemetery on Bernard Road, it was confirmed yesterday.
