Taxi chief hails ‘tremendous benefit’ from extra tax relief
The Bahamas Taxi Cab Union’s president has hailed the expanded Excise Tax elimination to cover imported vehicles less than five years-old as “a tremendous benefit” to his members.
Cayman health loss doubles to hit Bahamas First profits
A 149 percent increase in losses incurred by its Cayman health business dropped Bahamas First to $2.293m in comprehensive ‘red ink’ for the 2024 first quarter despite improvements elsewhere.
Devynne Charlton on track outdoors
COMING off her world indoor 60 metre record-breaking performance, Devynne Charlton is showing that she’s on track for a bigger outdoors as she prepares for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France next month.
Team Bahamas undefeated, now into playoffs of Caribbean & Latin American Zone Championships
THE Bahamas national team completed the round robin undefeated and are now into the playoffs of the Caribbean & Latin American Zone Championships in Panama.
Body found after jet ski overturns
The body of Dishon Russell, a 25-year-old from Hunters, was found in the waters near Coral Beach on Saturday morning following a jet ski accident on Labour Day.
Two dead and one hurt as boat hits reef
Two men are dead and another seriously injured after their boat hit a reef near Rose Island.
Man fined $1,000 for drug possession with intent to supply
A man was fined $1,000 after he admitted to having drugs in his home on Meadow Lane last month.
Two men accused of stealing dog, released on bail
TWO MEN were granted $5,000 bail on Thursday after they were accused of breaking into a woman’s home and stealing her dog in eastern New Providence last month.
Man accused of stabbing released on bail
A MAN was granted bail on Thursday after he was accused of stabbing another man on a bus on East Bay Street last week.
Man charged for three attempted murders
A TWENTY-eight-year-old man was imprisoned on Thursday after he was accused of a triple shooting on East Bay Street earlier this month.
GB Hurricane shelter opens
The first dedicated hurricane shelter constructed in Grand Bahama was officially opened nearly a week into the start of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane season yesterday.
Glover-Rolle: Workers will "absolutely" be involved in new pay structure rollout
MINISTER of Labour and Public Service Pia Glover-Rolle assured public workers on Friday that they will “absolutely” be involved in the implementation of the new pay structure.
House Speaker and Opposition leader clash
TEMPERS flared in the House of Assembly on Friday as House Speaker Patricia Deveaux ordered the removal of Opposition leader Michael Pintard for “obstructing the business of the house” after he refused to yield on a point of order.
Bahamas Bowl returns to Nassau on January 4
ESPN announced the Bahamas Bowl, the longest running international bowl game in college football history, will return to Nassau, Bahamas after a one-year absence.
Pintard optimistic FNM ‘will come together’
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard is optimistic the FNM will come together after the weekend’s convention, when he defeated former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis to retain party leadership.
Govt to buy Princess towers for under $4m
THE government will not only acquire the International Bazaar and reopen West Sunrise Road in Grand Bahama –– it will buy the Princess Towers Hotel as well.
Quick service but chaotic lines at new Road Traffic Dept location
THE Road Traffic Department’s relocation to Summerwinds Plaza on Tonique Williams Darling Highway attracted mixed reviews from people who received services at the facility yesterday and spoke to The Tribune about their experience.
Davis defends budget - but gives few details
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis defended his administration’s 2024/25 budget yesterday after the opposition said it failed to address critical concerns, namely the future of Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) and Grand Bahama.
