Budget must ‘move needle’ on creditworthiness, growth
The upcoming Budget must focus on “moving the needle” on The Bahamas’ access to affordable foreign currency financing and higher economic growth, a governance specialist urged yesterday.
Pintard: Membership and morale improved after Minnis stepped down
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said his party’s membership and morale have significantly increased since Dr Hubert Minnis stepped down as leader.
Changes to UB graduation location upsets graduates
SUDDEN changes to the University of The Bahamas’ upcoming graduation ceremony prompted frustration and anger from graduates yesterday.
‘No more than five’ RBDF officers going to Haiti
ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force Commodore Raymond King said he expects “no more than five members” of the force to be sent to Haiti to help with peacekeeping efforts as part of an international team.
More FNM members throw support behind incumbent leader Pintard
MORE members of the Free National Movement who former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis appointed to Cabinet threw their support behind Michael Pintard yesterday ahead of the upcoming one-day convention.
Mom accused of failure to report abuse of her child
A MOTHER was remanded in custody yesterday after she was accused of failing to report the molestation of her daughter earlier this month.
Man killed in Bernard Rd shooting
A man was killed in a shooting incident off Bernard Road last night.
Halkitis: Bahamas can monetise blue carbon credits from its seagrass
ECONOMIC Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis said The Bahamas could monetise blue carbon credits from its seagrass by the end of 2025.
Betty K warning over fake website
A BAHAMIAN shipping company has been targeted by fraudsters - with a fake website set up to try to fool customers.
Man admitting to having a gun with silencer gets two years jail
A 22-year-old man was sentenced to two years in prison yesterday after admitting to having a gun with a silencer and 65 rounds of ammunition earlier this month.
‘Big Daddy’ prostate cancer screening initiative launched in Cat Island
A PROSTATE screening initiative was launched in Cat Island on May 18.
Woman accused of stealing over $300 from employer
A WOMAN’s police bail was extended yesterday after she was accused of stealing over $300 while working as a server at a fast food restaurant earlier this month.
Minnis snubbed by his former Cabinet
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has little public support from the people he led in Cabinet ahead of the FNM’s one-day convention next month, with most people he appointed to executive roles telling The Tribune they support Michael Pintard for leader.
We’re not there yet’ on recreational marijuana
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said his administration decided now is not the appropriate time for facilitating some recreational use of cannabis, saying the only focus is legalising marijuana for medicinal and religious purposes.
Court finds man guilty on threats to kill PM Davis
CHIEF Magistrate Roberto Reckley ruled yesterday that Isaac Roberts, 21, was guilty of threatening to kill Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis in February 2023.
