American woman drowns off Berry Islands
POLICE are investigating the apparent drowning of an American woman in waters at Great Sturrup Cay off the Berry Islands on Sunday. Shortly after 11am, the American woman was swimming with family members in the water near Great Sturrup Cay when she
PM guests as Greek restaurant reopens
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis and Deputy Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest attended the official opening of Zorbas Restaurant and Zsa Zsa Mojito Bar in Port Lucaya Marketplace on Friday evening.Zorbas Greek Restaurant has been in business in Freepor
Foulkes offers guarantee no Bahamian will lose job from bill
IN the face of criticism of the Commercial Enterprises Bill, Labour Minister Dion Foulkes “guaranteed” Bahamians that “not one single job” will be taken from them as a result of the law’s implementation. He also said the Progressive Liberal Party is
20-year-old accused over Hospital Lane murder
A 20-year-old man was charged with attempting to murder another individual in the Hospital Lane area last week. Javar Ferguson, of King Street, stood before Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt facing one count of attempted murder in connection wi
Court to appoint lawyer in teen sex assault case
THE SON of former Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes will receive a court-appointed lawyer to appeal his prison sentence for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl entrusted to his wife’s care, The Tribune understands.Officials at the Court of Appea
VIDEO: Prince Harry thrilled to be engaged
Prince Harry is "over the moon" to be marrying Meghan Markle.
Son held by police after man stabbed to death
THE 21-year-old son of Leon Sweeting, who was found stabbed to death in his Ambergris Street home on Friday, is assisting in the investigation into his father’s murder.
Ferreira’s fine - has no loss of role
WITH no plans to shuffle his Cabinet, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis on Saturday dismissed “fake news” that he has reduced the portfolio of Environment Minister Romauld Ferreira.
PLP vows: We’ll repeal new Commercial Enterprises Bill
THE Progressive Liberal Party has pledged to repeal the Commercial Enterprises Bill when the party returns to power and has warned investors and people who may accept the bill’s benefits to “think carefully” before doing so.
Police kill two in spate of shootings
A wave of shootings and armed robberies saw Nassau suffer a violent and bloody Thanksgiving weekend.
Minnis: Financial sector is 'dying'
THE financial services sector is “dying,” Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said Saturday while stressing the importance of creating new economic pillars.
Deal signed for Celebration ferry return
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis was in Grand Bahama over the weekend for the official contract signing of the relaunch of Grand Celebration’s ferry service, which will resume in late December.
Programme launched to encourage new businesses
THE Grand Bahama Micro and Small Business Economic Empowerment Entrepreneurial Incentive Programme was officially launched on Friday by Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis as part of his administration’s commitment to providing capital for the creation of small businesses to revitalise the economy.
Mother Pratt taken ill at church
The Bahamas’ much loved Cynthia ‘Mother” Pratt was rushed to hospital last night after being taken ill at church.
Man shot by police dies in hospital
A man shot by police after attempting knock them down with his vehicle has died of his injuries.
