Lifeboat washes ashore as crew seem to abandon ‘mystery’ ship off Albany
FOR months, a foreign vessel has sat idle in Bahamian waters, a mystery that drew public attention only after its bright orange lifeboat washed ashore last week near Albany.
Wilson hits back at PM's ‘gift’ comment saying pay rises came from taxpayers
BAHAMAS Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson says teachers are preparing to decide how they will escalate industrial action as anger intensifies over the government’s salary adjustments, warning: “it ain’t long now.”
Air arrivals drop in eight of ‘25’s first nine months
Air arrivals to The Bahamas fell against 2024 comparatives in eight of the first nine months this year, Central Bank of The Bahamas data released yesterday reveals, although total numbers are up due to the continued growth and expansion of cruise tourism.
Entrepreneur enjoys 15% Black Friday, Cyber Monday sales rise
A Bahamian entrepreneur yesterday said he enjoyed a 15 percent jump in sales due to offering Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals - an increase he aims to maintain once his storefront is completed.
Water Corp outages ‘really tough' for Eleuthera to take
Eleuthera residents and businesses were yesterday told that the Naval Base reverse osmosis plant is fully operational and producing water again following repeated supply loss and reduced pressure last week.
Atlantis reveals projects to create 350 permanent jobs
Atlantis yesterday announced that the planned upgrades to its Cove property, as well as the addition of fresh retail, restaurant and amenity offerings, will create 350 full-time jobs when all these projects are completed.
Bahamas has one goal: Qualify for CAC games
MEMBERS of the Bahamas Baseball Association men's national team say their only goal this week at the Andre Rodgers Baseball Stadium is to qualify for the 2026 Central America and Caribbean Games.
Man jailed after fleeing police custody in handcuffs
A MAN was sentenced to three months in prison on Friday after admitting he escaped from the Nassau Street Police Station in November.
China-Bahamas second annual kite festival deemed a success
Chinese Ambassador to The Bahamas Yan Jiarong highlighted growing cultural exchanges between the two countries are helping to strengthen diplomatic ties as she praised the success of the second annual China-Bahamas Kite Festival this weekend.
Man shot five times dies after ambulance crashes
A TEENAGER shot five times on Saturday was alive and responsive before the ambulance carrying him to hospital collided with another vehicle at the traffic light at Shirley Street and Hawkins Hill, The Tribune understands.
Thompson dismisses ‘outdated’ registry claims
Parliamentary Commissioner Harrison Thompson has pushed back against former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham’s claim that the voter registry needs to be “cleaned up,” insisting the database is up to date and that ongoing efforts are aimed squarely at maintaining its accuracy.
Teachers vote for industrial action
TEACHERS have voted overwhelmingly for industrial action, a show of unrest a few days after Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis expressed disappointment with unions’ fierce reaction to the government’s latest salary increases.
Immigration investigates abuse claim after detainee went ‘missing’ for days
THE Department of Immigration has launched an investigation into claims of physical abuse by a man of Haitian descent whose wherebouts remained unknown for several days following his detention for alleged immigration violations – causing tensions to flare in the local Haitian community.
COI ‘encouraged’ by by-election loss as it looks forward to 2026 election
COALITION of Independents chairman Charlotte Green says the party remains encouraged after its Golden Isles showing and plans to fold lessons from the by-election into its push for the 2026 general election — even as last week’s results again exposed the movement’s limits at the ballot box.
Foreign Affairs extends condolences on passing of reggae icon Jimmy Cliff
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday extended condolences to the Government and people of Jamaica following the death of internationally celebrated reggae legend James Chambers, known globally as Jimmy Cliff.
‘Our one Christmas wish’: Families pray for return of missing loved ones
FOR families praying for the call that their missing loved ones have been found, their one Christmas wish this year is for them to return home.
17-year-old accused of fatal stabbing in Grand Bahama granted $15k bail
A 17-year-old boy was granted $15,000 bail after he was accused of a fatal stabbing in Grand Bahama earlier this year.
Teen charged with murder of Kevin Cooper
A 17-year-old boy on Friday pleaded not guilty to the murder of Kevin Cooper near the Fleming Street Clinic in March.
