Local News

Consumer Commission recovers $428,000 in customer refunds

THE Consumer Protection Commission says it secured more than $428,000 in refunds for Bahamian consumers between January 2022 and September 2025.

Union leaders accuse Davis admin of downplaying unemployment problem

UNION leaders are pushing back against the Davis administration’s explanation for the rise in unemployment to 10.8 percent in the first quarter of 2025, accusing officials of downplaying the scale of the problem.

BTC launches ‘Think Pink’ Breast Cancer Awareness initiative offering 100 free mammograms

BTC has launched its “Think Pink” Breast Cancer Awareness initiative, offering 100 complimentary mammograms and educational resources to encourage early detection and support communities across The Bahamas.

Man accused of breaking into home of his ex-girlfriend and threatening her with gun

A MAN with a long history of violent offences was denied bail yesterday after being accused of breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s home, threatening her with a gun, and facing new charges of housebreaking, assault and possession of an unlicensed firearm.

Three adults and a juvenile charged with possession of firearms and ammunition

FOUR people, including a juvenile, were granted bail in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday after denying firearm and ammunition charges linked to the discovery of a rifle and 11 unfired rounds.

‘More workers and seasonal closures cause of jobless rise’

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis, who once dismissed rising unemployment as a sign of “visionless leadership” under the Minnis administration, is now defending a surge in joblessness under his own watch, pointing to seasonal factors and more Bahamians entering the workforce.

Thompson ready to ‘deliver fair and efficient’ by-election in Golden Isles

ACTING Parliamentary Commissioner Harrison Thompson says his department is ready to deliver a fair and efficient by-election in Golden Isles, insisting preparations are in place despite criticism of the office’s performance in recent polls.

Bahamas holds on to Tier 1 rating in US 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report

THE Bahamas has kept its Tier 1 ranking in the United States’ 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report, placing it among a small group of countries recognised for meeting the minimum standards for eliminating human trafficking.

Murders down by 28 percent against last year’s numbers

MURDERS are down by about 28 percent so far this year, with 64 killings recorded compared to 89 by the same point in 2024, according to Tribune records.

Imelda leaves behind flooding in its wake

TROPICAL Storm Imelda left homes flooded, power lines down and roads impassable across parts of the northwest and central Bahamas before beginning to pull away from the country yesterday.

Grand Bahama ‘very grateful’ to escape with no serious damage from storm

GRAND Bahama was spared the worst of Tropical Storm Imelda after the system veered east of Abaco and moved north, prompting officials to issue the all-clear on Monday evening.

Police investigating two men’s deaths in separate incidents

POLICE are investigating two separate deaths on Monday after men were found unresponsive in different parts of New Providence.

Upcoming by-election will be just twelfth in country’s history

FOLLOWING the death of Environment and Natural Resources Minister Vaughn Miller, there will be the 12th by-election in The Bahamas in five decades, underscoring how seldom voters are called to the polls outside of general elections.

Democratic National Alliance announces return four years after former leader’s departure

AFTER years of silence, the Democratic National Alliance has announced its return, saying it will regroup, reorganise and elect new officers at a convention.

Man waiting trial for armed robbery has bail revoked over personal safety concerns

THE Supreme Court has revoked the bail of Meshack Newton, ordering that he be remanded to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services after finding he breached bail conditions and that his personal safety was at risk if released.

The Tribune