Residents prepare to sue two years after BPL leak
Andros Chamber of Commerce president Darrin Bethel says residents of North Andros are preparing to take legal action after becoming “impatient” with clean-up efforts after a Bahamas Power and Light oil spill.
Contractors hopeful of uptick - but cautious on bank rules
BAHAMAS Contractors Association president Leonard Sands does not see construction slowing down for 2024 and could see a 20 percent uptick, but warned restrictive banking policies could put a damper on the growth.
Father stabbed in year’s first murder
A MAN allegedly stabbed his father during an argument five hours into the new year, the first murder of 2024.
Prodigal Sons’ absence due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’
YOUTH, Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg said the Prodigal Sons blamed “unforeseen circumstances” for dropping out of the Boxing Day and New Year’s Day junkanoo parades, an explanation he finds insufficient.
SAXONS MARCH TO TWO STRAIGHT: The Superstars sweep Boxing Day and New Year’s Junkanoo parades
THE Shell Saxons Superstars unofficially won the New Year’s Day Parade, rocking the crowd with a theme of exploring the indigenous history of the archipelago.
Impact of Junkanoo
To get some insight can National Junkanoo Committee confirm certain obvious questions.
Otabor named senior female athlete of 2023
With a strong showing in her first transfer collegiate season and a breakout year on the senior international scene, javelin thrower Rhema Otabor has emerged as The Tribune’s Female Athlete of the Year (2023).
CI Gibson Rattlers keep title
THE CI Gibson Rattlers clinched another senior boys’ title in their own Providence Basketball Club’s 24th Yuletide Basketball Classic on Saturday on their home floor at the CI Gibson Gymnasium.
Knowles, BOC look ahead to Paris Olympics
AS we turn over a new leaf of life for the new year, Bahamas Olympic Committee president Romell Knowles expressed his desire for the Bahamas heading into the Olympic Games in July.
Agape Eagles Junior Boys take crown
THERE was much cause for celebrations for coach Stephan Johnson and his Agape Eagles, even if it took eight years to achieve it.
Failure to learn how we got here
I think that it was Wednesday of last week that a raft of Tax Amendments were analysed by BICA (Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants) from the Department of Inland Revenue. Changes from Real Property Tax increased penalties, to VAT updates, and on to Business Licence changes, and I could only think to myself “Do these people even have a clue how we (The Bahamas) got to where we are today”?
Start with licences
Traffic Lights — running ‘red’ light… How many accidents occur from that? Supt Lockhart RBPF or Road Traffic can’t ensure that 50% of the vehicles on the road are licenced and insured and you want to spend money on red light technology? Get basics working first, sir.
Realtor urges push to buy amid soaring rental prices
A Bahamian realtor has urged more emphasis on buying a home for 2024 considering the rise in rental rates.
Share index up over year, reports BISX
The Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX) reported equity of $5.96bn and debt totalling $4.51bn as at September 2023, representing a 1.57 percent increase for the nine-month period.
Sanctions without hearing part of new securities bill
The Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) issued the Securities Industry Bill 2024 for public consultation last week - which seeks to ensure laws are "current, competitive, and reflect international best practice and standards".
Pintard raises concerns with PM over Fiscal Responsibility Council
In a letter to Prime Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis on Thursday, Opposition Leader Michael Pintard raised concerns about the state of the Fiscal Responsibility Council (FRC), in light of a Tribune article from earlier this month.
Union president calls for better safety, medical coverage for casual workers
Julian Russell, president of the Bahamas Industrial General Services Union (BIGSU), is calling for better safety and medical coverage for casual workers after a recent incident at the shipyard.
Three charged with separate murders
THREE MEN are behind bars after they were allegedly involved in three separate murders that occurred over the Christmas weekend in New Providence.
Three face firearm, ammunition charges
THREE men were granted bail after they were allegedly found with a loaded gun in New Providence last month.
Woman accused of attacking man with rock
A WOMAN was granted bail on Friday after she allegedly injured a man with a rock on Davis Street last month
