Bahamas suffering ‘12,000 plus’ housing unit shortage
The Bahamas is suffering from a “12,000-plus” shortage of housing units, a Cabinet minister revealed yesterday, while conceding “we have our work cut our for us” to bridge that gap.
Solar project to generate ‘over 80%’ of Exuma’s energy load
More than 80 percent of Exuma’s energy demand will be met from a solar plant due to come online in mid-2026, Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) chief executive disclosed yesterday.
‘Hopeful Haiti elections held by February 2026’
FORMER Prime Minister Perry Christie hopes efforts to end Haiti’s ongoing crisis will culminate in a successful election in 16 months.
Mom forgives son’s killers but wants justice done
THE mother of a 21-year-old man killed in Grand Bahama over the weekend said she has already forgiven his killers but “won’t forget”, and wants justice.
Britain hands over 10k documents on Bahamas’ path to independence
THE British government handed over 10,000 pages of historical documents chronicling this country’s path to independence to The Bahamas National Archives yesterday, a moment Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said reflected the broader need for reparations for Caribbean people.
‘Almost 80,000 see lower power bills’
MORE than 70,000 Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) customers saw reductions of five to 50 percent in their monthly power bills between July and September due to the company’s new equity rate structure, according to Energy Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis.
Airlines in concerns over fee increases
Airlines yesterday voiced concern over fee increases imposed by The Bahamas which have contributed to rising costs following a sluggish September for many carriers.
DIANE PHILLIPS: The people in your life you don’t even know
Until I picked up the paper the other day and saw the bold, two-line deep, six columns across headline ‘The Tribune Mourns the loss of dedicated long-time employee Althea Scantlebury’ I had no idea what she looked like.
Fifth William ‘Knucklehead’ Johnson Cross Country Championship this Saturday
AFTER postponing the event two weeks because of the inclement weather, the Silver Lightning Athletic Club will host the fifth William “Knucklehead” Johnson Cross Country Championship on Saturday.
Legendary Bahamian boxer Gomeo Brennan honoured in London
THE Tower Bridge Leonardo Hotel in London on September 29 was the scene of a grand ball organised by the Commonwealth Boxing Council (CBC), on the occasion of its 70th anniversary.
‘Painting the streets red’ in memory of ‘Unca Lou’
FOR the 13th year, the family of St Augustine’s College will “paint the streets red” as they keep the memory alive of the late sporting icon/principal and coach Leviticus “Unca Lou” Adderley.
KENT BAZARD: Hitting the Wall - Overcoming Obstacles in Weight Loss
WHEN it comes to weight loss, many people start their journey with a burst of motivation and see early results.
AG Office finalising renewable energy PPA projects on the Family Islands
ENERGY Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis said the Office of the Attorney General is finalising negotiations for power purchase agreements with bidders selected to carry out renewable energy projects on the Family Islands.
DPM: Five-year infrastructure spend on Exuma is record high
The deputy prime minister yesterday asserted that the $150m in infrastructure investments underway on Exuma are “more than we’ve ever seen in any five-year period in modern Bahamian history”.
Mingoes fall to MAU in South Florida
DORAL, Florida — The University of The Bahamas men’s soccer team suffered a 6-0 defeat against the Millennia Atlantic University Macaws at the Doral Meadow Park Football Field in Doral, Florida, on October 17.
Guardians stun ‘Jazz’ and the Yankees 7-5
The Cleveland Guardians took some of the pressure off themselves and placed it on Bahamian Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr and his New York Yankees in their Major League Baseball’s 2024 American League Championship Series.
Kaylia Capri: ‘I’m about to take that beautiful title off your beautiful waist’
BAHAMIAN female pro wrestler Kaylia Capri said her main objective in coming home to compete again is to dismantle Mazerati for the All Caribbean Wrestling (ACW) women’s championship belt.
CARL HIELD: ‘I kindly request that you review my situation’
AFTER a long and illustrious amateur career, Carl Hield ventured into the professional ranks and, in just one year, he’s made tremendous strides having won a championship belt and successfully defending it.
