BUT rejects second pay offer; gives Govt three days to respond
THE Bahamas Union of Teachers has given the government until tomorrow (Wednesday) to submit a revised counter-proposal on salary increases and other benefits for educators after rejecting its second offer.
Mitchell, Pinder and Bonaby top list of most absent MPs in House
THE PLP’s Fred Mitchell, John Pinder and McKell Bonaby lead the list of the most absent MPs in the House of Assembly since the Davis administration assumed office in 2021, each attending fewer than 80 percent of sittings during the period, according to records obtained by The Tribune.
Davis says Grand Bahama on rebound, warns Port Authority
PRIME Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis declared that Grand Bahama is on the rebound during a rally last night, pointing to investment, job creation and long-awaited developments on the island.
1,000 Bahamians graduate from free Upskill programme
THE government yesterday celebrated 1,000 Bahamians who graduated from its online learning initiative, Upskill Bahamas.
US ex-cop reunites with Doctor’s Hospital surgeon who saved his life
WITH tears in his eyes, Ray Wood finally met the man he believes gave him a second chance at life.
FACING REALITY: The slow creep of mediocrity - why silence is costing us our future
There was a time—not long ago—when pride was not a slogan, but a standard.
WORLD VIEW: The cost of Netanyahu’s wars
When the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran was announced on 7 April 2026, the immediate reaction across much of the world was relief.
PLP official addresses finance reform as party outlines election deadlines
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Communications Director Latrae Rahming said campaign finance reform should be part of The Bahamas’ national development agenda, but stopped short of committing the party to specific action.
‘We can choose progress, or we can go backwards,’ Davis says at rally
THE Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) held its first major rally since the announcement of the general election on Saturday night, drawing a lively and energetic crowd to RM Bailey Park under the theme “Rally for Progress”.
Magistrate accuses lawyer over court walkout clash
A MAGISTRATE has formally accused the chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority, a top PLP lawyer, of misconduct, alleging he encouraged his client to walk out of court during an ongoing trial, a claim the lawyer strongly denies as both sides call for investigations.
Pintard urges listeners to ‘fire’ the Davis administration at rally in GB
THE Free National Movement opened its first national rally in Grand Bahama on Saturday, with leader Michael Pintard urging voters to “fire” the Davis administration over what he called broken promises and stalled progress on the island.
Govt fails to escape $25m bond default suit
The Government has failed to extract itself from a furious legal battle sparked by accusations that its failure to make due rental payments on the Eight Mile Rock administrative complex has caused one of its first-ever public-private partnership (PPP) deals to default on a $25m bond.
Minnis: I didn’t leave, FNM abandoned me
AS he formally launched his campaign to retain the Killarney seat on Saturday, former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said he was barred from speaking at Free National Movement events, instructed not to answer questions from the press, and told by party leaders that “I had my time.”
FNM: We work for you, not the few
THE Free National Movement has released a 54-page manifesto promising to eliminate VAT on everyday essentials, medical costs and educational supplies, introduce a national lottery, build at least 5,000 homes, begin rolling out the Freedom of Information Act within its first 90 days in office, and hire 100 doctors and 200 nurses.
Man cleared in holiday murder
A MAN accused of involvement in a Christmas Eve 2023 shooting walked free from court on Friday after being acquitted of murder and attempted murder.
$4,000 bail for cheque fraud
A MAN accused of using a forged cheque to steal more than $3,000 was granted bail on Friday.
Woman fined for hitting officer
A WOMAN was fined after using her vehicle to assault a police officer and damaging his Segway.
Teen accused of shooting man
A 17-year-old boy was accused of a near-fatal shooting in Harbour Island recently as a man left his girlfriend’s home.
Op-Ed: Sailing toward a green future - Ambassador outlines China–Bahamas co-operation opportunities
MANY Bahamians have shared with me the advantages of driving electric vehicles (EVs), especially in light of rising fuel prices caused by conflicts in the Middle East.
