Good Samaritan saves co-worker’s car from fire
A YOUNG man leapt into action yesterday, saving his coworker’s car from being engulfed in flames during a chaotic fire off Shirley Street and Dowdeswell Street.
Fiscal report ‘wake-up call’ for govt, says Opposition
The Opposition has asserted that the findings of the Fiscal Responsibility Council’s (FRC) annual budget report should serve as a “wake-up call” for the Davis administration.
TikTok personality ‘Jaido World’ charged with attempted murder
POPULAR TikTok personality Elias Fritz was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of attempted murder and armed robbery.
Two vie for Central GB nomination
THE race for the Free National Movement’s nomination in Central Grand Bahama has narrowed after strong early interest from several hopefuls, with a party source telling The Tribune that educator Dr Trevor Johnson and former Chief Councillor Frazette Gibson have emerged as the frontrunners.
Knowles insists officers don’t fabricate evidence
POLICE Commissioner Shanta Knowles yesterday insisted that officers would never fabricate evidence after a Coroner’s Court inquest into the death of Evan Fox revealed contradictions between a pathologist’s findings and police claims.
Police may be given non-lethal weapons
Police are considering adding non-lethal weapons to its arsenal because of the increasing number of Coroner’s Court jury ruling against officers in fatal shooting cases, Commissioner Shanta Knowles has revealed.
Child dead and two injured in fiery GB vehicle accident
A child is dead and two men were injured after a fiery crash on the Warren Levarity Highway on Monday.
12 Haitian nationals fined for multiple immigration offences
A DOZEN Haitian nationals were fined in court yesterday for immigration offences, including overstaying and illegal landing.
Hanna-Martin: School repairs on track to be completed before school opening
EDUCATION Minister Glenys Hanna-Martin said school repairs are on track to be completed before the new academic year begins, while also confirming that preparations for a new student identification card system to tighten campus security are underway.
Davis announces plans to build new BTVI campus to address gaps in workforce skills
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday announced plans for a new Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) campus, describing it as part of a national strategy to ensure Bahamians are trained and ready for jobs in rapidly expanding industries.
Education officials gather for annual Public School Administrators Conclave
EDUCATION officials from across The Bahamas convened for the annual Public School Administrators Conclave, focusing on “Transformational Leadership, Building Capacity, Raising Standards, and Achieving Excellence.”
Man attacked by shark while spearfishing in Abaco
A shark attacked a 63-year-old American man on Sunday while he was spearfishing near Big Grand Cay, leaving him with severe injuries.
‘Blue’ Johnson seeks Freetown nomination
ANDREW “Blue” Johnson, 53, is seeking the Free National Movement’s nomination for the Freetown constituency, currently represented by Wayne Munroe of the Progressive Liberal Party.
Taxicab Union leader accused of ‘taking bread from people’s mouth’
BAHAMAS Livery Drivers Union president Tory Austin has accused Bahamas Taxicab Union leader Tyrone Butler of trying to push livery drivers out of the industry, saying he is more focused on “taking bread” from people’s mouths than addressing the sector’s real problems.
Early morning crash leaves two GB men dead
THE sudden deaths of two young men in an early-morning crash have left Grand Bahama reeling, with friends remembering one victim, Mateo King, as a joyful, fun-loving person.
