‘Fruitful exchange’ on VAT exempt concerns
A Cabinet minister yesterday said the Government had “a very fruitful exchange” with food merchants to address the challenges posed by eliminating VAT on uncooked foods while pledging that Bahamians will see relief from the April 1 target date as promised.
Rosewood Exuma parties battle over ‘safe and navigable’ shipping channel
The warring parties battling over the $200m Rosewood Exuma development have supplied conflicting evidence over whether the shipping channel that will be used to supply the project with fuel and other key commodities is “safe and navigable”.
Minister: ‘Gov’t can’t be broke’ and rejects $242m arrears fear
A Cabinet minister said the near-doubling of the Government’s year-end payment arrears to $242m at 2025’s close does not signal it is in financial trouble as he dismissed the Opposition’s concerns.
‘Bloodbath’ fears overauto market saturation Body
The Bahamian auto market could suffer “a bloodbath” starting as early as the 2026 second half, a dealer warned yesterday, as he and others voiced concerns about the industry “hitting saturation point”.
Suicide admissions up by 20% at Sandilands
SUICIDE related admissions to the Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre rose by 20 percent last year, hospital administrator Leotha Coleby said yesterday.
Police probe 98 cases of passport fraud
THE chief passport officer revealed yesterday that 98 suspected passport fraud cases have been referred to police, emphasising the office’s efforts to detect and weed out fraud.
DIANE PHILLIPS: The highs and lows of the week
If you are a news junkie like I am, you appreciate the sheer genius of a Jimmy Kimmel who delivers verbal bullets every day
Cuban ambassador says US policies are 'starving' Cuba
UNITED States policies have plunged Cuba into severe fuel shortages, prolonged blackouts and widespread disruption to daily life, the country’s ambassador to The Bahamas told The Tribune yesterday, arguing that the impact is being felt across every sector of society.
Passengers recount scary belly landing at Eleuthera airport
PASSENGERS scrambled to safety after a Pineapple Air plane made a belly landing at Governor’s Harbour Airport yesterday, as smoke rose from the metal propellors which scraped along the runway.
Bahamian realtors make mark with 12K-strong global brand
Bahamian realtors were recognised as some of the top performers among the Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate franchise’s 12,000-strong worldwide broker and agent workforce in 2025.
Eight workers injured after boat runs aground in rain
EIGHT people were injured in a boating accident involving workers travelling to Great Stirrup Cay early yesterday morning, according to Berry Islands Administrator Shandrose Thompson.
Govt to host national conference on social media monetisation
BAHAMIAN influencers may soon earn directly from major social media platforms as the government prepares to host a national conference aimed at unlocking monetisation opportunities in the sector.
Ferguson rejects apology, sues govt over Grand Lucayan payout claims
TRADE Union Congress president Obie Ferguson said an apology will not resolve a dispute over claims he met with government officials to approve Grand Lucayan severance payouts, saying legal action has already been launched.
Customs and Immigration union sues over dependent insurance
A DISPUTE over insurance coverage for dependents of customs and immigration officers has escalated to the courts, with union leaders alleging a breach of the industrial agreement.
Man caught with loaded gun in bank pleads for leniency
A MAN found guilty of possessing a loaded firearm inside a bank pleaded with a magistrate for leniency after the prosecutor called for a four-year prison sentence.
Murder suspect remanded over his latest alleged bail breach
A MAN awaiting trial for murder was remanded to prison yesterday after allegedly again breaching his bail conditions, following an earlier eight-month sentence for a prior breach.
Rape suspect remanded after allegedly damaging ankle monitor
A MAN awaiting trial for the statutory rape of a 13-year-old girl in 2023 was remanded after allegedly damaging his monitoring device with water.
Defendent granted $1,500 bail for knife assault accusation
A MAN accused of a knife assault was granted bail yesterday.
ERIC WIBERG: Drug plane wrecks of Bimini and Florida Straits
A Miami Herald article from September, 1980 provides some explanation why South Bimini became the destination du jour for drug runners during that time.
