Court dismisses latest appeal for 2010 Fox Hill drive-by killer
A MAN convicted of a fatal 2010 drive-by shooting in Fox Hill has had his latest appeal against his 35-year prison sentence dismissed.
Man blames drinking problem for stealing hair trimmer
A 33-year-old man was fined $200 in the Magistrate’s Court on Friday after pleading guilty to stealing and receiving charges stemming from an April 3 incident on Bernard Road in New Providence.
Man ‘armed with a cutlass’ fatally shot by police in GB
A MAN from Grand Bahama was shot dead by police on Saturday after allegedly confronting officers with a cutlass.
PLP defends increasing parks spending amid transparency fears
THE Progressive Liberal Party defended surging spending at the Bahamas Public Parks and Beaches Authority yesterday, blaming inherited overruns and pointing to support for small businesses amid scrutiny over missing audit reports and an executive chairman who has repeatedly avoided questions.
PLP touts $1.4bn investment during Exuma campaign rally
THE Progressive Liberal Party continued its appeal to voters to return it to power during a rally in Exuma, again casting itself as a party of progress while portraying the FNM as a divisive force that would “stop, stall and cancel” gains made during its term.
Young GB woman in need of $500,000 for urgent specialist treatment
A YOUNG Grand Bahama woman whose story first captured national attention as a child is now in a race against time, as her family seeks to raise $500,000 through a GoFundMe campaign to secure life-saving medical care abroad.
New E-class sloop ‘Catherine' christened for all-girl crew
British High Commissioner Smita Rossetti launches a new sailing sloop ‘Catherine’ in the time-honoured tradition of breaking a bottle of champagne over her bow.
Bastian declares $28.9m wealth but notes $160m in family trusts
SEBAS Bastian has disclosed that a substantial portion of wealth linked to him is held in trusts valued at about $160 million, wealth he does not control, according to his financial declaration for the 2026 general election.
Rick Fox declares massive $469m net worth in filing
RICK Fox, a former NBA player turned businessman and first-time political candidate, has entered the 2026 race with a financial disclosure that places him among the most affluent figures in the country, let alone among those seeking elected office.
Three women injured in Kennedy Sub shooting
THREE women, including two teenagers, were shot and injured in a brazen attack outside a Kennedy Subdivision business Saturday night, according to police.
Govt seeks ‘urgent clarification’ over US criticism of hospital deal
THE Bahamas government said it is seeking “urgent clarification” from the United States over what it called an “unusual” public intervention against its Chinese-backed hospital project, days after breaking ground on the $285.25m facility in New Providence.
Fox, Bastian and Cooper top list of multi-millionaire candidates
RICK Fox, Sebas Bastian and Chester Cooper top the list of ultra wealthy candidates contesting the 2026 general election, with financial disclosures published in today’s Tribune showing that more than 50 millionaires are seeking public office.
Cooper stays silent on $13m increase in wealth
CHESTER Cooper, the Deputy Prime Minister and Exuma and Ragged Island MP, declined to comment yesterday on his significant increase in wealth compared to the last general election period.
Bonaby dodges questions on $141m parks authority spending
MOUNT Moriah MP McKell Bonaby refused to answer questions about the Bahamas Public Parks and Beaches Authority during a rare encounter with a reporter yesterday amid scrutiny over the agency’s spending.
Motorcades and music mark a festive Nomination Day
ABOUT 130 candidates were nominated for the May 12 general election yesterday, with no official complaints and only minor disruptions reported as Nomination Day unfolded in a burst of motorcades, music and political theatre across the country.
