Eric Wiberg – A budget and a dream that became a passion
Bomber on a budget. That’s what I chose to name my pyric missions to find the metal and scraps of old World War II aircraft in our country.
EDITORIAL: Any young life’s end is a loss
EMERGENCY lights were flashing outside The Tribune last night – so of course our reporters went to find out what was going on.
POLICE ADVISORY: TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES
The Traffic Division of the Royal Bahamas Police Force wishes to advise the general public of temporary road closures on Sunday 19th November, 2023 to facilitate the Eleventh Annual Bahamas Half Marathon Relays.
Social services needs more funding due to rising costs, says Laroda
MINISTER of State for Social Services Myles Laroda said more funding will be needed to sustain the Department of Social Services until the next budget cycle in 2024, citing inflation, rising electricity bills, limited increases in the minimum wage, and Bahamians’ reliance on assistance programmes.
Delays on rebuilding critical GB airport ’another disappointment’, says Turnquest
FORMER Deputy Prime Minister Peter Turnquest stressed that an international airport is critical for Grand Bahama and expressed disappointment over the wait for the project.
Fidelity ‘not revising’ $16m profits target
Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) yesterday said it is “not revising” its $16m profit target for the 2023 full-year despite its bottom line for the first nine months slumping by 31.5 percent year-over-year.
Long Island developers eye Diamond Crystal site revival
A developer aiming to transform the site of Long Island’s one-time largest employer yesterday pledged to “change the narrative” that “conservation and development are at odds” in The Bahamas.
Long Island developers hope for ‘quick’ approvals
Two developers targeting Long Island’s former Diamond Crystal plant with separate eco-tourism investments yesterday voiced optimism that the required approvals will be processed “very quickly”.
DPM wants Long Island airport opening this term
The deputy prime minister yesterday said he “fully expects to cut the ribbon” for the opening of Long Island’s new international airport before the Davis administration’s term in office ends in 2026.
BPL hit by three-fold ordering time jump
A Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) executive yesterday urged new developers to inform it of their energy needs as rapidly as possible given that it now takes three times’ as long to order key parts.
Advertorial: Coastal Loss Adjusters Expands Global Presence with New Office in Nassau, Bahamas
Nassau, Bahamas – Coastal Loss Adjusters, a leading provider of public insurance claims adjusting services for policyholders, is excited to announce the opening of its newest office in Nassau, Bahamas. This strategic expansion is a testament to the company's commitment to serving clients worldwide and enhancing its presence in the Caribbean.
West Grand Bahama and Bimini By-Election Advanced Poll sees 95 percent turnout
THE advanced poll in Bimini had a 95 per cent turnout rate, according to administrator Eva Kay Arthur, the assistant returning officer overseeing the process on that island.
Police Commissioner says murders down by 16 percent
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander said major crimes are trending down, with the murder rate 16 per cent lower than it was up to this time last year.
Fernander: Parents of child found dead unfit
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander said the parents of the two-year-old boy found dead in Fox Hill on Tuesday are unfit to keep their other four young children.
Moultrie: Petty should resign as deputy speaker of the House
FORMER House of Assembly Speaker Halson Moultrie believes North Eleuthera MP Sylvanus Petty should resign as deputy speaker of the chamber for the same reason he was removed as chairman of the Water and Sewerage Corporation.
Police Chief ‘will search for files’ in Nygard probe
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander said he will search for the investigation files concerning complaints women in The Bahamas made about Peter Nygard to see why charges were never brought against the former fashion mogul.
DOUBTS OVER SMITH’S ‘ABSURD’ ASSET CLAIM: Sands asks how can former passport chief not have bank account
DR DUANE Sands ripped into Kingsley Smith’s financial declarations for the West Grand Bahama and Bimini by-election, insisting the PLP’s candidate has “absurdly” implied that he does not have a bank account.
BLTA president Newton: We had a good showcase
FOLLOWING a busy two weeks at the National Tennis Centre (NTC), beginning with a regional training camp and concluding with the U14 Junkanoo Bowl, BLTA president Perry Newton was impressed with the development and competition levels on display.
Memphis in town for Battle 4 Atlantis
THE Memphis Tigers women’s basketball team, through their connection with Bahamian Olympic and world champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo, took advantage of their free day before the start of the Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament to host a basketball clinic for some of the local high school players.
Boxer Carl Hield prepares for second pro match
BAHAMIAN boxer Carl Hield will make his commute to Santa Marta, Colombia, today to prepare for his second professional boxing match scheduled for next week Wednesday.
