We owe Andros crash victims learning for safety oversight
The Tribune’s front-page reporting on the preliminary investigation into the fatal accident near San Andros on Independence Day understandably raises serious questions for the travelling public and the aviation community.
Water Corp’s debt to top provider slashed by $5m
THE MAIN water provider for the Water & Sewerage Corporation’s New Providence customers yesterday revealed that the debt owed by the latter was slashed by more than $5m or 21.4 percent during the three months to end-June 2026.
Ex-Club Med site’s $200m revival eyes mid-2027 start
THE DEVELOPER bidding to revive Eleuthera’s former Club Med property is targeting a mid-2027 construction start for the $200m-$250m project featuring a boutique hotel and 100 residences.
'I was ready to quit': Mother's breastfeeding journey inspires others
Published author and mother of three Kelly Fowler never imagined that one of the greatest challenges she would face after giving birth would be breastfeeding.
Beyond the Gates - Lives are being transformed at the Willie Mae Pratt Centre for Girls
Beyond the secure gates of the Willie Mae Pratt Centre for Girls, a large airbrushed mural greets every visitor with a simple but powerful message: "We Are the Future."
Caribbean Hoopfest back for its 5th edition
THE Caribbean Hoopfest basketball tournament is back for its fifth edition and organiser Donald Francois said the two-day event this weekend at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium will be bigger and better.
Four titles decided after first week of 32nd annual AID Clay Court Championships
THE first week of the 32nd annual AID Clay Court Championships wrapped up on Sunday with four titles being decided at the Gym Tennis Club in Winton Meadows.
BPL barrier to ‘banking’ $210m energy savings
The Bahamas cannot “bank” the projected $210m annual savings from the Government’s energy reforms without further structural changes at Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) to make private investment in the industry more appealing, a multilateral lender is warning.
Man denies setting relatives on fire, claims uncle ignited himself
A MAN accused of setting his grandmother and uncle on fire told a jury that his uncle accidentally ignited himself while trying to throw gasoline at him during an argument at their Gibbs Corner family home in 2023.
China urges more Bahamians to apply for under-used scholarships
THE Chinese government says its scholarship programme for Bahamians remains under-subscribed even as eight students prepare to leave the country on full scholarships to pursue studies in China.
Two arrested at hospital after six shot in capital
SIX people were shot in three separate incidents across New Providence over two days, including a 27-year-old man who underwent surgery after being shot in the chest.
Viral Spanish Wells woman arrested over building new shanty structures
THE Spanish Wells woman who went viral earlier this year after confronting officials during a demolition exercise has been arrested and charged again after authorities allegedly found four new structures built without permits on her property.
Teen hit by car while fleeing aggressive Robinson Road dogs
A 15-YEAR-OLD honour roll student was knocked unconscious and left with multiple serious injuries after being struck by a car while trying to escape two dogs on Robinson Road, an incident that has left his mother demanding accountability from the driver.
Plane that killed 10 hit trees on approach
THE Flamingo Air aircraft that killed ten people in North Andros was descending at about 300 feet and travelling at 62 knots moments before it struck tall pine trees while lined up to land at San Andros Airport, according to the first detailed official account of the Independence Day disaster.
Editorial: Time to make resorts accountable for workers
TOURISM is the lifeblood of the Bahamian economy.
Emera suffers $15m loss on exit from GB Power
Grand Bahama Power Company’s former owner says it incurred a $15m gross loss on selling 100 percent ownership of the utility to the Government.
Water Corp wellfield upgrades target $2m annual user savings
The Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) yesterday said it has saved customers $5m over the past three years through improvements and upgrades to western New Providence’s Windsor wellfields.
Private aviation fear over new retroactive, triple digit fee hikes
The Bahamas’ standing as a “must go to” destination faces “damage” from efforts to impose retroactive triple-digit fee hikes on private pilots and general aviation operators who travelled to this nation after May 1, 2021, industry executives are warning.
Transport unions differ on airport dispute ‘deal’
THE Bahamas Taxi Cab Union’s (BTCU) president yesterday unveiled a two-week trial aimed at easing the long-running dispute between his members and livery operators at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA). The move is set to begin today but the livery drivers union said no agreement has been reached.
