‘More workers and seasonal closures cause of jobless rise’
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis, who once dismissed rising unemployment as a sign of “visionless leadership” under the Minnis administration, is now defending a surge in joblessness under his own watch, pointing to seasonal factors and more Bahamians entering the workforce.
Thompson ready to ‘deliver fair and efficient’ by-election in Golden Isles
ACTING Parliamentary Commissioner Harrison Thompson says his department is ready to deliver a fair and efficient by-election in Golden Isles, insisting preparations are in place despite criticism of the office’s performance in recent polls.
Bahamas holds on to Tier 1 rating in US 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report
THE Bahamas has kept its Tier 1 ranking in the United States’ 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report, placing it among a small group of countries recognised for meeting the minimum standards for eliminating human trafficking.
Murders down by 28 percent against last year’s numbers
MURDERS are down by about 28 percent so far this year, with 64 killings recorded compared to 89 by the same point in 2024, according to Tribune records.
Imelda leaves behind flooding in its wake
TROPICAL Storm Imelda left homes flooded, power lines down and roads impassable across parts of the northwest and central Bahamas before beginning to pull away from the country yesterday.
Flooding and fuses blow post-Imelda re-openings
Flooding and a blown fuse yesterday forced some Bahamian businesses to halt operations for the day in the wake of Tropical Storm Imelda’s passage.
PM blames 52% jobless rise on more seeking work
Prime Minister Philip Davis KC yesterday blamed the recent 52 percent increase in jobless Bahamians to seasonal fluctuations and a growing number of persons actively seeking work.
Second loss for Team Bahamas
DESPITE losing its second consecutive loss at the U23 Pan American Championship, Bahamas Baseball Association’s officials are still optimistic about Team Bahamas’ performances in Panama.
Charlton Joy at Daytona Beach debut
DAWN Charlton was pleased with her season’s professional bodybuilding debut at the 2025 NPC/IFBB Pro League Daytona Pro/Am Championships over the weekend in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Man waiting trial for armed robbery has bail revoked over personal safety concerns
THE Supreme Court has revoked the bail of Meshack Newton, ordering that he be remanded to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services after finding he breached bail conditions and that his personal safety was at risk if released.
Florida woman files lawsuit accusing American Airlines of framing her in drug smuggling plot
A FLORIDA woman has filed a lawsuit accusing American Airlines of framing her in a drug smuggling plot that left her jailed for nearly a week in Nassau’s Fox Hill prison, enduring conditions she says included sleeping on urine-soaked concrete and facing threats of rape.
FACING REALITY: Example of a well-lived life
The passing of Vaughn Miller, Member of Parliament for Golden Isles, has left our nation in mourning.
GAIN AN EDGE: Sweet lessons - UB alumnus shares pastry expertise
The sweet aroma of fresh brioche filled the kitchen as students in the advanced baking and pastry class at the University of The Bahamas College of Tourism, Hospitality, Culinary Arts and Leisure Management (THe CALM) eagerly waited to learn from an industry expert.
WORLD VIEW: Is the UN still beneficial to small countries?
On September 23, US President Donald Trump used his address to the 80th session of the UN General Assembly to question the organisation’s purpose.
INSIGHT: Artificial intelligence and what it means in our classrooms
THERE is a line made famous by legendary musician John Lennon, who sang: “Life is what happens while you’re busy making other plans.”
Grand Bahama ‘very grateful’ to escape with no serious damage from storm
GRAND Bahama was spared the worst of Tropical Storm Imelda after the system veered east of Abaco and moved north, prompting officials to issue the all-clear on Monday evening.
Police investigating two men’s deaths in separate incidents
POLICE are investigating two separate deaths on Monday after men were found unresponsive in different parts of New Providence.
Business owners want more dialogue over ban on walk-up liquor store sales
BUSINESS owners say the government’s impending ban on walk-up liquor sales will come at a cost and are calling for more dialogue to find a workable solution.
Upcoming by-election will be just twelfth in country’s history
FOLLOWING the death of Environment and Natural Resources Minister Vaughn Miller, there will be the 12th by-election in The Bahamas in five decades, underscoring how seldom voters are called to the polls outside of general elections.
Cable Bahamas relaunches its share buyback initiative
Cable Bahamas will tomorrow relaunch a share buyback initiative which, during the 12 months to end-June 2025, saw it repurchase NEARLY $1M worth of shares from investors.
