Man charged with damage, grievous harm, threats of death
A MAN was granted bail after he allegedly stalked, threatened and injured his ex-girlfriend last month.
Man accused of stealing solar panels from Bahamas Harvest Church
A MAN was granted $7,000 bail yesterday after he allegedly stole $21,218.22 worth of solar panels from Bahamas Harvest Church over the summer.
Data-driven insights key for sustainable success
In the dynamic realm of business and technology, the role of data-driven decision-making stands out as a cornerstone for successful digital transformation. As industries adapt to the demands of the digital era, leveraging data strategically has become a crucial factor in gaining a competitive edge.
Gov’t urged: ‘Stop talking nonsense’ on GBPA sale
The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce’s president yesterday said the Government has to “stop talking nonsense” over the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA).
Distribution contracts may frustrate competition plan
A food retailer yesterday said the long-standing distribution contracts that many Bahamian wholesalers have with global brands could frustrate the Government’s plans to introduce more competition.
PLP candidate Kingsley Smith wins West Grand Bahama and Bimini by-election
ROUND UP: PLP candidate Kingsley Smith has won the West Grand Bahama and Bimini by-election. In the unofficial vote total, Mr Smith finished with 2,150 ahead of the FNM's Bishop Ricardo Grant with 1,276, Coalition of Independents leader Lincoln Bain with 307, DaQuan Swain, Independent, with 28 and Terneille Burrows, Independent, with four. Don't miss Thursday's Tribune with all the news and reaction from the day's events.
ALICIA WALLACE: Ending gender-based violence against women
THE Global 16 Days Campaign, also know as 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, begins on Saturday. This annual campaign runs from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (IDEVAW)) to December 10 (Human Rights Day). This is an important time of year for women’s rights organizations and other non-governmental organizations and movements working to end gender-based violence against women.
EDITORIAL: Time for voters to have their say
IT is by-election day, and as you read this, voters in West Grand Bahama and Bimini are having their say on who will be their representative in Parliament.
Change to court rules ‘would allow Supreme Court to recognise Tribunal judgements more quickly’
CHIEF Justice Ian Winder said changes to court rules would resolve a deficiency in the structure of the Industrial Tribunal by allowing the Supreme Court to recognise Tribunal judgements more quickly.
Industrial Tribunal closed 242 cases last year in a ‘landmark period’
INDUSTRIAL Tribunal president Indira Demeritte-Francis said the body closed 242 cases last year, the majority resolved in less than a year.
Aliv ‘set for success’ with $55m refinance
Cable Bahamas’ top executive yesterday asserted that an “up to” $55m refinancing package agreed with the Government will “set up Aliv for future success”.
Gov’t ready to ‘step to plate’ and buy GBPA
The Government has been negotiating to acquire the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) for months with the Prime Minister yesterday confirming it is “willing to step to the plate” and agree a deal itself.
Deal’s ‘equal treatment’ for 53k FTX Bahamas claims
FTX’s Bahamian liquidators “are in the advanced stages” of negotiating a “global settlement” with their US counterpart that will ensure equal treatment for their near-53,000 creditors.
Melia site set for $500m outlay on 600-room hotel
The Prime Minister yesterday revealed that Baha Mar’s owner plans to invest up to $500m in developing a new 600-room resort on the site of the old Melia Nassau Beach hotel.
Commonwealth cuts loan delinquency by up to 5%
Commonwealth Bank says non-performing loans have reduced by between 1-5 percent across all credit segments since year-end 2022 as its portfolio expands faster than market growth.
Ingraham criticises use of uniformed officers in campaign
FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham was critical of how uniformed officers are used on the campaign trail for Progressive Liberal Party members.
Man held after video appears to show him offering money ahead of by-election
A BIMINI resident is in police custody after appearing in a video offering people money ahead of today’s by-election.
TIME TO DECIDE: Voters go to the polls in West Grand Bahama and Bimini
THE by-election in West Grand Bahama and Bimini today will test support for the governing Progressive Liberal Party, which is fighting to maintain a seat it won comfortably in 2021 and has held all but twice since 1972.
