Man gets eight years for armed robbery of woman
A MAN was sentenced to eight years in prison by the court yesterday after being convicted of stealing a woman’s phone at gunpoint in the presence of her child two years ago.
Tax authorities eye $3m from Briland crackdown
The Government is expecting to realise an extra $3m in revenue from the recent crackdown on Harbour Island tax cheats, its top tax official said yesterday.
Foreign workers 'manipulating system'; cost Gov't thousands
The Government is losing thousands of dollars in fee income because foreign construction workers and their sponsors "have figured out how to manipulate the system", the Bahamian Contractors Association (BCA) chief said yesterday.
GB water supplier: 40% protected from price rise
Grand Bahama's water supplier yesterday pledged that 40 percent of its customer base will not see any price hikes from an adjusted tariff structure due to take effect on May 1 if approved by regulators.
Vacation rental listing ‘not so we can tax you’
The Government's revenue chief yesterday said some 7,500 vacation rental owners have registered with the Department of Inland Revenue but insisted this is "not so we can tax you".
A comprehensive crime reduction and prevention plan
Three murders in 24 hours, the continued failure to reduce murders, robberies and crime by Prime Minister Philip Davis and the PLP Government of the Bahamas.
Portland has become another Freeport City
On Easter Monday, CBN uploaded a video report on its YouTube channel titled Portland’s Meltdown: A Progressive Experiment That Has Gone Colossally Bad. Dale Hurd was the reporter.
Man gets $9,500 bail on car theft charge
A 23-year-old man was granted $9,500 bail in court after he denied stealing someone’s car last month.
Lavardo ‘savours’ silver in octathlon
A decision to switch from his speciality in the 400 metres hurdles and open one lap race to compete in the multiple events payed off a big dividend for Lavardo Deveaux with a trip on the medal podium at Oaktree Medical Center’s 50th CARIFTA Games over the weekend.
On track: Future looks bright for The Bahamas
THE future of track and field in the country is in good hands. During the 50th Oaktree Medical Centre CARIFTA Games, Bahamians got a front row seat to witness some of the brightest athletes on display in the sport.
Derek Jeter’s star-studded golf tourney returns to The Bahamas May 11-14
Celebrities, athletes to hit the links at Baha Mar’s Royal Blue Golf Course, Busta Rhymes to perform at DJI Gala
DEREK Jeter’s Turn 2 Foundation announced it will host the highly-anticipated Derek Jeter Invitational (DJI) in partnership with Baha Mar – The Bahamas’ luxury resort destination – May 11-14.
Javonya Valcourt continues her momentum on the track
UNIVERSITY of Tennessee freshman Javonya Valcourt brought her talents to Thomas A Robinson National Stadium for the 50th CARIFTA Games this past weekend.
EDITORIAL: Citizen engagement vital for good governance and policy development
THIS week is guest editorial week at The Tribune - we have invited a series of contributors to offer their views on different issues throughout the week. Today’s editorial is written by Matthew Aubry, executive director of the Organisation for Responsible Governance (ORG).
Loads of leftover garbage cover Rose Island after holiday weekend
BEER bottles, soda cans and plastic cups were some of the trash revellers left on Rose Island after partying there over the weekend, angering guests and business operators.
Petty: I’ll sacrifice my career to pass marital rape bill
WATER and Sewerage Corporation Chairman Sylvannus Petty said he would risk his political career to criminalise marital rape.
FNM leader Pintard fires his personal assistant
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard fired former Bahamas Information Services Director Kevin Harris as his personal assistant after Mr Harris refused to resign.
ALICA WALLACE: Human rights of women hampered by misinformation from church leaders
LAST week, I participated in the pre-session of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the United Nations which focuses on human rights.
China ‘committed to renovating stadium’
THE Chinese government is determining how much money it will contribute to repairing the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium.
Water surges over Glass Window Bridge
TURBULENT weather sent water surging over the Glass Window Bridge yesterday, rendering the structure impassable.
Capitalise on improved 2023 GDP growth to avoid 'bother'
The Bahamas was yesterday urged to "capitalise on the momentum" created by the IMF's increased 2023 economic growth projections otherwise it could face "bother" in the medium to long-term.
