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UB faces backlash from union over appointment of VP for UB North

THE University of The Bahamas (UB) is facing backlash from the Union of Tertiary Educators of The Bahamas (UTEB) for appointing Denise Barnes as vice president of UB North without publicly advertising the position.

Man gets ten years in jail after guilty plea on two counts of armed robbery

A 27-year-old man was sentenced to ten years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of armed robbery.

Archer: ‘We just didn’t have sufficient legs to make a full team’

ALTHOUGH The Bahamas didn’t have any participation in the World Relays over the weekend, Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ president Drumeco Archer was confident that the country will have some representation at the World Championships.

Rain doesn’t stop the John Brown University Men’s basketball show

DAY two of the John Brown University men’s basketball team turned out to be a lot more than expected, despite the inclement weather.

Tourist falls to death from balcony at PI hotel

POLICE have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of an American man who reportedly fell from a hotel balcony on Paradise Island on Sunday night.

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Munroe: Insurance covers damages and loss of life if police are at fault

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe says third-party insurance will cover any damages or loss of life if police are found at fault in a traffic collision in Grand Bahama that killed a woman.

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No sign of investigation by govt agencies over foodborne illness

NEARLY two months after the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) publicly announced an investigation into a suspected foodborne illness — one linked to a viral video and an alleged death — no agency is taking responsibility, and it remains unclear whether any investigation ever actually occurred.

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Sears tells supporters he will not seek re-election

IMMIGRATION Minister Alfred Sears has told key supporters and members of the Progressive Liberal Party’s Fort Charlotte constituency association that he will not seek re-election, The Tribune understands.

Vendors excited for Lucayan deal

AFTER years of economic uncertainty and repeated disappointments, Grand Bahama is bracing for what could be a pivotal turning point this week involving a potential sale of the Grand Lucayan Resort.

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Magic Johnson makes surprise visit to young men’s mentorship programme

A MENTORSHIP programme for young men had a surprise guest on Saturday - NBA legend Magic Johnson.

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FNM’s fire service plan called ‘political showmanship grounded in fiction’

THE Davis administration sharply rebuked FNM Deputy Leader Shanendon Cartwright’s proposed $10m fire reform plan yesterday, calling it “political showmanship grounded in fiction” and “laughably inaccurate”.

Summary judgement denied for woman claiming injury on job left her disabled

A FORMER employee of Nassau Flight Services Ltd has sued the company, alleging she was left 100 percent disabled after being struck in the face by malfunctioning equipment, an incident she claims occurred because she was forced to perform a two-person task alone during a staffing shortage.

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BREEF marks Earth Day with snorkel and beach clean-up

The Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) held a community snorkel and beach clean-up on Saturday, April 26, at Saunders Beach.

Brigette Dupuch-Knudsen receives Doctor of Nursing Practice degree

On May 6 at Georgia State University, Brigette Dupuch-Knudsen, the daughter of Susan and Pierre Dupuch, received her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree.

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Sustainable Studio teams up with University of The Bahamas for summer 2025 camp experience

THE youth-focused summer initiative Sustainable Studio is set to return this August with a revamped format, a new university partnership, and an emphasis on long-term impact in sustainability and social justice.