Monday, September 16
14 officers summoned to court over Azario Major case and other police shootings
FOURTEEN officers have been summoned to appear in court for a committal hearing on Wednesday in killing cases that prompted adverse inquest findings since May 2023 — including an officer involved in two separate killings, and those involved in the Azario Major case.
Top developers accused of ‘weaponising’ covenants
A Bahamian engineer yesterday accused two of New Providence’s top developers of “weaponising” development restrictions in a bid to “control” other projects and potential competitors.
Minnis challenges cruise power deal
An ex-prime minister is again voicing concerns that “the average Bahamian is being excluded” from opportunities to grow their wealth - this time through the newly-unveiled cruise ship ‘shore power’ deal.
GB Power chief lost for words on rate pushback
Grand Bahama Power Company’s top executive is lost for words over why most customers are ignoring his pledge that 75 percent of them will see lower bills under its new rate structure.
FNM queries who will pay PLP senator’s travel bills
SENIOR members of the FNM have asked who will pay for the cost of travel for Senator Quinton Lightbourn as he combines his new role at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in Washington with his Senate duties.
‘Perplexing’ why govt would demolish ‘valuable ecosystem’ for $290m hospital
AN environmental advocate has said it is “perplexing” that the government is set to demolish a “valuable ecosystem” at the site of the new $290m hospital in New Providence.
Charity launches to help bereaved Andros families
A CHARITY group has launched an effort to help both the families of Thursday’s deadly plane crash and the car accident earlier this month that claimed the lives of three brothers.
Doubts over licence of fatal crash pilot
Questions have been raised over whether the pilot of the plane involved in last week’s tragedy was fully licensed to carry fee-paying passengers on a charter flight, Tribune Business can reveal.
Abaco farmers get new tractor boost
Abaco farmers have been provided with a new tractor by the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources in a bid to improve their access to critical heavy equipment.
Inaugural Red-Line Athletics’ Cross Country Championships liven up the campus at SAC
SOME of the top high school athletes and distance runners displayed their skills in the inaugural Red-Line Athletics’ Cross Country Championships.
Nassau flight services and police make BGDBA Finals
THE Police Crimestoppers and Nassau Flight Services Ballers are headed to the 2024 Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association (BGDBA) Finals which are scheduled to begin on Wednesday at the DW Davis Gymnasium.
Triathlete Malcolm Menzies wins bronze
Bahamas Triathlon Association president Dorian Roach was pleased with the performances of Malcolm Menzies and Livingstone “Laury” Duncombe at the 2024 Triathlon Development Regional Cup.
$177m Treasure Cay deal ‘day of joy’ for community
Treasure Cay business and second home owners have hailed the $177m investment that promises to revive the community as “a day of joy” after multiple previous deals fell through.
Residents optimistic on Eleuthera utility woe
Eleuthera residents are voicing cautious optimism that the Government is delivering on its promises to resolve the electricity and water outages that have plagued the mainland and Harbour Island for months.
Chamber urges lower tax to ease gas retailers’ pain
The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) has called on the Government to lower petroleum taxation as part of a compromise to give relief to gas station operators.
Over 200 apply for agri-food and tourism project
More than 205 applications have been received during the first seven months of an initiative designed to empower women entrepreneurs in the tourism and agri-food sectors.
Gov’t to acquire five acres of controversial graveyard
The Government has moved to compulsorily acquire almost five acres of a 13-acre parcel targeted for the controversial development of a cemetery on Bernard Road, it was confirmed yesterday.
Climate change behind closed doors: The negotiator’s dilemma
Climate change negotiators bear the difficult task of negotiating on behalf of their nations to safeguard lives and livelihoods and ensure equity in global climate change response.
The good and the bad of three years of the Davis government
THE great and the good of the PLP gathered yesterday for a church service to mark the third anniversary of the party being in charge of government.
Man in critical condition after Friday night shooting
A 23-YEAR-OLD man is in critical condition in hospital after being shot on Friday night.
Country’s latest murder victim was known to police
A MAN was gunned down last night in the latest murder to hit The Bahamas.
Interpol conference ends with recommendations to ‘fight drug trafficking and organised crime’
INTERPOL’S 26th Americas Regional Conference resulted in recommendations for strengthened efforts to tackle issues such as drug trafficking and organised crime.
Mitchell criticises ‘long silence’ on GB’s Taino Bridge repairs
Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell criticised the Lucaya Service Company (LUSCO) and Tamarind Development for a prolonged silence of almost a year before addressing repairs needed at Taino Bridge.
Jonquel Jones hits new career milestone
WOMEN’S National Basketball Association (WNBA) pro Jonquel “JJ” Jones and the New York Liberty went into Sunday’s game against the second seeded Minnesota Lynx with the goal of securing home court advantage for the WNBA postseason.
Top Bahamian archer LeRon Rolle captures bronze in Argentina
TOP Bahamian archer LeRon Rolle has steadily ascended to new heights in archery and continues to make a name for himself locally and abroad.
KDK REPORT: In slow motion
There are moments when I can’t help but think that the human brain is as mysterious, wonderous and awe-inspiring as the entire solar system.
Former CARICOM ambassador Leonard Archer dies at 83
Former ambassador to CARICOM Leonard Archer has died at the age of 83.
Lawlessness, outrage and eroding confidence
These are seriously troubling times in our country today!
When will we see aviation regulations enforced?
IN 2018, a plane crashed off the Berry Islands.
Friday, September 13
Interpol conference closes with recommendations on trafficking, organized crime
Interpol’s 26th Americas Regional Conference resulted in recommendations for strengthened efforts to tackle issues such as drug trafficking and organized crime.
PM: 'No concerns' over planned protest by petroleum retailers
PRIME Minister Philip Davis said he has "no concerns" about planned action by petroleum retailers threatening to protest outside Parliament next Wednesday.
Two men remanded to prison in attempted murder case
TWO MEN were remanded to prison on Friday after they were accused of being involved in an attempted murder last week.
Coroner's jury rules 'justifiable homicide' in police-involved killing of Aliko Collins
CORONER’S Court jurors have ruled a justifiable homicide in the case of an officer who shot and killed 21-year-old Aliko Collins in Pinewood Gardens in 2017.
Court remands firearms suspect after alleged bail violation
A MAN was remanded into custody on Friday after he was accused of failing to sign in at his local police station while on release for pending firearm charges.
Grandfather accused of molesting 9-year-old granddaughter
A 62-year-old man was remanded into custody on Friday after he was accused of molesting his granddaughter last week.
Gov’t to be ‘more rigorous’ on investor accountability
The Government will be “more rigorous” in holding investors behind the $9bn worth of investment projects approved since the Davis administration took office “accountable”, it was revealed yesterday.
Ex-MP: Eleuthera’s water ‘never this bad’ under me
A furious political row erupted yesterday over Eleuthera’s water and electricity woes after one of the island’s former FNM MPs insisted it was “never ever this bad” under the Minnis administration.
Petroleum retailing ‘dead end’ business
Virtually all gas station operators are aged over 50 because the industry is viewed as a “dead end” business where entrepreneurs cannot earn a profit, their Association president is asserting.
GB Power ‘out the woods’ on outages by next week
Grand Bahama Power Company’s top executive last night voiced optimism it will be “out of the woods” by next week as he revealed: “We’re trying to thread the needle between reliability and affordability.”
Settlement offered on Balmoral condo-hotel
Homeowners in a high-end western New Providence gated community have 14 days in which to accept a “settlement” offer over plans to develop a $25m condo hotel within its grounds.
Burned human remains found in car in East GB
BURNED human remains were found in a vehicle in a remote bushy area in East Grand Bahama on Thursday morning.
Junkanoo concern over seed money
JUNKANOO groups are expected to meet today amid continuing concerns over the handling of issues surrounding seed money and the split in the Valley Boys organisation - with other groups experiencing a delay in payment of the seed money.
Director says he felt ‘double-crossed’ in trial
A DIRECTOR of a company awarded maintenance contracts by the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) claimed yesterday he was unaware of the company’s existence.
Crash victim was on way to mom’s funeral
EMMA Williams was on her way to her mother’s funeral in Lowe Sound, Andros, when her plane crashed yesterday, resulting in the deaths of her and another passenger.
Crimestoppers, Ballers lead in semis
The Police Crimestoppers and Nassau Flight Services Ballers picked up wins in the opening game of the 2024 Bahamas Government Departmental Association (BGDBA) semifinals on Wednesday night at the DW Davis Gymnasium.
Methods to promote sustainable tourism
Sustainable development for a tourism-dependent nation such as The Bahamas requires that we focus attention on environmental, socio-cultural and economic stewardship.
DPM targets hotel room doubling to drive growth
The deputy prime minister yesterday reaffirmed his ambition to double The Bahamas’ hotel room inventory to 30,000 within seven years and overcome capacity woes that are “constraining growth”.
As gas retailers prepare to protest, OPM says talks are ongoing to find a resolution
AS gas retailers prepare a protest as they continue to call for a margin increase, a government official yesterday said efforts are being made to create a formula that suits both customers and retailers.
FNM need to tolerate Minnis
FREE National Movement supporters who are firmly in the camp of former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis are all up in arms over the announcement that prospective candidates will all be vetted through a training module conducted by the party machinery.
ERIC WIBERG - Storied travels of training schooners Morning Star, Polaris, Indra and Gulnare
Captain William and Augusta May Pond began teaching students afloat in Boston in the 1920s, continuing to Florida and the Bahamas into the 1950s.
Officer testifies that deadly force was necessary in fatal shooting of Aliko Collins
AN officer testified yesterday that deadly force was necessary in the fatal shooting of Aliko Collins in Pinewood Gardens in 2017 - saying that Collins had a gun.
KENT BAZARD: Overcoming performance anxiety: Techniques for staying calm under pressure
In the world of sports, the pressure to perform at one’s best can be intense.
Man on bail after charge for injuring a person with a cutlass
A MAN was granted bail after he was accused of seriously injuring someone in Eleuthera with a cutlass earlier this month.
Man accused of shooting death of Valentino Bowe
A MAN was remanded into custody yesterday after he was accused of shooting 34-year-old father Valentino Bowe dead outside a bar on Windsor Place Road and Soldier Road earlier this month.
Clubs & Societies September 13th, 2023
September 13th, 2023
57-year-old charged with sex with nine-year-old boy
A 57-YEAR-OLD man accused of having sex with a nine-year-old boy was remanded in custody yesterday.
BIA: Over $9bn in capital investments processed generating 15,000 jobs
THE Director of Investments at the Bahamas Investment Authority (BIA), Phylicia Hanna-Woods, said that the authority has processed $9 billion in capital investments, generating 15,000 jobs for Bahamians.
DIANE PHILLIPS - Just another day?
How short our memories are even of those dates that changed our lives forever
FNM protest GBPC rate hike, demand regulator reject it
The Free National Movement (FNM) protested against the Grand Bahama Power Company’s proposed rate hike yesterday, demanding that regulators reject it.
PLP should consider senate reshuffle
AS the Davis-Cooper administration progresses, the time has come for Prime Minister Philip Davis to consider a reshuffle of his Senate appointments.
Jeter invitational back to Baha Mar
Derek Jeter’s Turn 2-Foundation announced the highly anticipated return of the Derek Jeter Invitational (DJI) in partnership with Baha Mar – The Bahamas’ luxury resort destination – from September 19 to September 22.
Handball Federation back in action
THE Bahamas Handball Federation, formed just before the pandemic, is back in full swing.
All that Jazz
THIRD baseman Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm, with his Major League Baseball’s historic 400th career hit, continued to make his presence felt for the New York Yankees.
Thursday, September 12
‘Casino’ part of $200m Walker’s Cay expansion
Walker’s Cay is set to undergo a $200m phase two expansion set to provide jobs for over 300 Bahamians, it was revealed yesterday, with “a Monte Carlo-style casino” among the latest attractions.
AML slashes energy costs 50% in latest solar switch
AML Foods says its latest store converted to solar has slashed energy costs by up to 50 percent as it warned that continued cost pressures will challenge the food distribution sector’s “long-term viability”
Contractor overturns $520k ruling despite admitting work ‘breaches’
A Bahamian contractor has successfully overturned a $520,000 default judgment despite admitting he “breached the agreement to complete certain works” at a high-end West Bay Street property.
$177m HOA signed for Treasure Cay development
The proposed $177m revival of Abaco’s Treasure Cay development was yesterday hailed as a “win-win all the way around” and greeted with shouts of “hallelujah” by the island’s Chamber president.
Gas dealers to protest as Parliament returns
Bahamian petroleum retailers will be on Bay Street to protest the Government’s “unconscionable” failure to approve a margin increase vital to their survival when Parliament resumes next Wednesday.
‘School safe’ after social media alarm
CONCERNING social media posts from 9th grade Lyford Cay International School students prompted a police investigation.
UK E-Travel Authorisation will be an ‘obstacle’, says Mitchell
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said the United Kingdom’s introduction of an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) will be another “obstacle” for travellers, adding his ministry will be monitoring to ensure there is no discrimination.
‘Both factions should compete’
YOUTH Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg disagrees with the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence’s (JCNP) decision to bar one faction of the Valley Boys from competing as a Category A group in the upcoming Junkanoo parades, expressing concerns that the ruling would reduce turnout on Bay Street.
Lightbourne will remain senator despite taking a position with IDB and relocating to Washington DC
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Senator Quinton Lightbourne said he would continue attending Senate meetings and make meaningful contributions to debates despite relocating to Washington, DC, for a position with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).
Interpol’s 26th Americas Regional Conference discussed organised crime and evolving threats
MORE than two dozen law enforcement leaders across the Americas and beyond gathered at Atlantis yesterday for high-level discussions on transnational organised crime and evolving threats, including artificial intelligence.
Oak Tree Medical Centre will provide 100K free mammograms
OAK Tree Medical Centre will provide 100,000 free mammograms to Bahamian women in partnership with local organisations like the Cancer Society of The Bahamas and Sister Sister through its Million Mammogram Movement 242.
Bahamas to reveceive second coral reef early warning system donated from USAID
THE Bahamas is set to receive its second $140,000 coral reef early warning station, which will collect weather data and support climate change efforts.
WSC GM testifies police used corporation’s HQ to conduct investigation
THE Water and Sewerage Corporation’s (WSC) general manager testified that police officers used the corporation’s headquarters to investigate matters involving Long Island MP Adrian Gibson and others facing criminal charges.
Collins’ alleged accomplices give contradictory testimonies
A POLICE officer testified yesterday that Aliko Collins was a suspect in an attempted kidnapping and armed robbery shortly before he was shot and killed by an off-duty officer in Pinewood Gardens in 2017.
Jonquel Jones, Liberty extend winning streak
Bahamian Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) pro Jonquel “JJ” Jones and the New York Liberty are firing on all cylinders with just four games remaining on the regular schedule before the start of the WNBA postseason on September 22.
Daxon joins Cowboys practice squad
Bahamian National Football League (NFL) pro Denzel Daxon officially cleared NFL waivers to be named to the Dallas Cowboys practice squad.
Junkanoo Boyz return home after Concacaf league battles
The Bahamas Men’s National Soccer Team, the Junkanoo Boyz, returned to the Bahamas yesterday after two competitive matches in the 2024 Concacaf Nations League.
Do-or-die in departmental softball association
PLAY continued over the weekend in the Bahamas Government Departmental Softball Association (BGDSA) with a do-or-die situation in both the men’s and women’s championship series.
Four-month sentence for man admitting he escaped police custody in ELeuthera
A MAN was sentenced to four months in prison after admitting to escaping custody in Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera, following an immigration breach last weekend.
Attempted murder and possession of a gun with intent to endanger life
A MAN was remanded to prison after being accused of attempting to shoot at a car on Gladstone Road last week.
12-year-old dead after five-storey fall while on Royal Caribbean cruise
A 12-year-old boy died after falling from a 13th floor balcony on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship as it headed toward Galveston, Texas, at the end of a seven-day cruise on Saturday.
Wary over end result of conventions
ON October 8, 2021, Prime Minister Davis and Attorney General Hon Ryan Pinder signed and supported the G20 & OECD’s ‘Statement on a Two-Pillar Solution to Address the Tax Challenges Arising from the Digitalisation of the Economy’.
FRONT PORCH: The dynamic spirit of Bahamian egalitarianism
Egalitarianism: the doctrine that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.
STATESIDE: Harris gives forceful case against Trump
Did you watch the much-anticipated TV debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris on Tuesday evening?
Wednesday, September 11
LCIS says no threat after social media incident, increases security
Lyford Cay International School (LCIS) today said a recent social media post allegedly made by an Upper School student did not pose a threat to the school community.
Hospital’s ‘cutting edge’ growth set to enhance medical tourism
No objections were raised at Monday night’s public consultation to Lyford Cay Hospital’s proposed expansion through the addition of services “that are a bit more cutting edge”.
Cat Island water deal part of $190m investment plan
The Prime Minister yesterday said a $7m deal with a BISX-listed firm for two new Cat Island reverse osmosis plants is part of a wider $190m investment in nationwide water and sanitation infrastructure.
Royal Caribbean to start PI construction this week
Construction of Royal Caribbean’s $100m Paradise Island beach club should begin this week, it was revealed yesterday, with 95 percent of site preparation and demolition now complete.
BTC middle managers gain 10% base pay rise
Middle managers at the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) yesterday signed an “historic” industrial deal that includes a 10 percent base pay increase over its four-year term.
Resort developer eyes ‘long haul’ tripling to six
A Bahamian resort entrepreneur yesterday revealed plans to triple his boutique network to “five and six in the long haul” amid hopes that imminent airport upgrades will make “one plus one equal three”.
Royal Caribbean PI IPO pushed back into 2025
The opportunity for Bahamian investors to acquire an ownership interest in Royal Caribbean’s $110m Paradise Island project has been pushed back to early 2025, it was revealed yesterday.
‘Cart before the horse’ over $377m FTX Bahamas fight
FTX’s Bahamas liquidators yesterday accused a failed crypto bank’s administrator of “putting the cart before the horse” in an escalating legal battle over a $377.419m claim against the collapsed exchange.
North Eleuthera airport ‘game changer if they can pull it off’
Resort owners and realtors yesterday hailed the securing of $55m for North Eleuthera Airport’s transformation as “a game changer if they can pull off a fully functioning” gateway to the high-end destination.
Rental car frustration over plates shortage
Multiple rental car owners yesterday voiced frustration at their inability to obtain insurance for vehicles, while still having to pay full franchise fees, due to a shortage of self-drive licence plates.
Munroe’s claim on Roles of DPP and COP rejected
TWO prominent defence lawyers rejected National Security Minister Wayne Munroe’s assertion that neither the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) nor the Commissioner of Police has a role in deciding the fate of officers who get adverse findings in police-involved killings.
BEMU votes to take industrial action
THE Bahamas Educators Managerial Union (BEMU) took industrial action yesterday after obtaining a strike certificate from the Department of Labour months ago, but union and education officials were mum on the impact of their action.
WSC GM could not confirm making financial declarations between 2017-21
THE Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) general manager could not confirm yesterday whether he made financial declarations between 2017 and 2021 after a defence attorney suggested he had not during the ongoing criminal trial of Long Island MP Adrian Gibson and others.
Both Valley Boys factions will receive seed funding
Youth, Sports, and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg said dueling factions of the Valley Boys would each receive $30,000 in seed funding for the upcoming Junkanoo parades –– but Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence (JCNP) chairman Dion Miller said only the faction led by Brian Adderley would be allowed to compete as a category A group in those parades.
‘Campaign finance law not a priority’
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said campaign finance legislation, a promise outlined in the Progressive Liberal Party’s (PLP) pre-election manifesto, is not a priority for his administration, and he will not disclose the party’s campaign donors unless donors agree to it.
About 180 workers file for NIB benefits since Exuma resort’s closure
LABOUR director Howard Thompson said the Ministry of Labour has registered about 180 workers from temporarily closed Sandals Emerald Bay for National Insurance Board (NIB) benefits.
Shutout for Chisholm and Yankees
IT wasn’t the outcome that third baseman Jasrado ‘Jazz’ Chisholm Jr and his New York Yankees expected in game two of their three-game series against the Kansas City Royals.
BGDBA: Patrollers, Ballers advance, semis begin tonight
The Bamboo Shack Patrollers and Nassau Flight Services Ballers have secured their spots in the semifinals of the Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association (BGDBA) playoffs which are slated to begin at 7.30pm tonight at the DW Davis Gymnasium.
Hall of famers to be honoured
WHILE there is consideration on whether or not a national championship or invitational tournament will take place, the Bahamas Softball Federation will be going forth with the hosting of their 2024 Hall of Fame Induction.
Smooth operators book ticket to best-of-seven
THE R&B Operators wasted little time in doubling up the Black Scorpions to book their ticket to the New Providence Softball Association ladies’ best-of-seven championship series.
Sebastian Walcott promoted to Double A
Standout Bahamian minor leaguer Sebastian Walcott continues to progress in minor league baseball.
Playstation goes pro
SONY is launching an upgraded version of its current PlayStation model.
Man charged with murder of Renaldo Roberts in July
A MAN was remanded to prison after being charged with killing another man over the summer.
Symposium focuses on mental health and suicide prevention
SONIA Cox-Hamilton did everything she could to support her son Sean through his struggle with depression, but couldn’t stop him from tragically ending his own life.
Minnis restates police corruption probe concerns
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis reiterated his concerns about an investigation into police corruption stemming from voice notes that leaked in July.
New jury impanelled for inquest into police involved shooting of Aliko Collins
A NEW jury was impanelled in the inquest into the fatal police-involved shooting of 21-year-old Aliko Collins in Pinewood Gardens in 2017.
ALICIA WALLACE - The toll Nassau’s traffic takes on us
After crossing over from Village Road to Soldier Road, in the left lane, the driver to the right of me cut across me to turn into the drive-through of one of the fast food restaurants on the corner.
What is the solar for at Cruise Port?
NASSAU Cruise Ports’ SOLAR project…
Voice note scandal can’t be silenced
Two months have passed since the allegations of bribery, corruption and possible complicity in murders regarding the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) came to the attention of the public.
$3,000 fine for man who admitted to having drugs
A MAN was fined $3,000 after admitting to having 2.4lb of marijuana last month in New Providence.
East GB holds Wreath-laying ceremony for Dorian victims
Wreath-laying ceremonies were held on Saturday in East Grand Bahama to remember victims of 2019’s Hurricane Dorian.
BTC signs four-year industrial agreement with BCPMU
THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) and the Bahamas Communications and Public Managers Union (BCPMU) signed a four-year industrial agreement yesterday.
Bahamas Musicians and Entertainers Union denies failing to police entrance of foreign music artists
THE Bahamas Musicians and Entertainers Union (BMEU) has denied failing to police the entrance of foreign entertainers, DJs and their personnel into the country.
Consolidated Water signs $7m HOA with govt for Cat Island desalination plant
RESIDENTS of Cat Island may soon have access to potable water, as the government signed a $7m Heads of Agreement with Consolidated Water (Bahamas) Limited to construct two desalination facilities yesterday.
42-year-old accused of molesting teenage girl
A 42-year-old man was remanded to prison after being accused of molesting a 15-year-old girl last month in New Providence.
Fitzgerald running a gift to FNM
As a supporter of the Free National Movement, I can’t help but view the Progressive Liberal Party’s rumored decision to run Jerome Fitzgerald in the next election as a gift wrapped with a bow.
Will Bahamas hold Nygard to account?
PETER Nygard is a sex offender and he has been sent to prison.
Tuesday, September 10
Pintard condemns govt for failing to disclose ‘crucial details’ of Saudi loan
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard has condemned the Davis administration for failing to disclose “crucial details” regarding loans with Saudi authorities.
Nygard sentenced to 11 years prison
A CANADIAN judge described Peter Nygard as a “sexual predator” who exploited his position and wealth to abuse young women before sentencing him to 11 years in prison yesterday.
Internal auditor at WSC says painting contract ‘three times’ more than others
AN internal auditor at the Water and Sewerage Corporation revealed yesterday that the corporation paid vendors contracted to paint water tanks “three times” the quoted amount per tank compared to estimates submitted by another company interested in the project.
GBPA has made contributions to both parties, says Hayward
GRAND Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) director Rupert Hayward said the authority has made equal financial contributions to the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) and the Free National Movement (FNM), insisting the GBPA is “politically agnostic”.
‘No role for police chief on shootings’
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe claimed neither the director of public prosecutions (DPP) nor the commissioner of police has a role in deciding the fate of officers who get adverse findings following police-involved killings.
Guilty plea given for possession of illegal gun and marijuana
A MAN was remanded in custody after admitting to possessing a banned rifle, over 139 rounds of ammunition, and 16lb of marijuana at his Windsor Lane residence last week.
Man charged with two counts of armed robbery
A MAN was remanded after being accused of stealing a car at gunpoint earlier this year.
36-year-old accused of unlawful sex with his teen step-daughter
A 36-year-old man was imprisoned after being accused of molesting his 15-year-old stepdaughter 12 times over the past year.
Man charged with killing father of two last week
A MAN was remanded in custody after being accused of fatally shooting 34-year-old Valentino Bowe outside a bar on Windsor Place Road and Soldier Road last week.
Ministry of Agriculture launches the ‘Anchor Awards’ ceremony
The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources announced its inaugural ‘Anchor Awards’ ceremony during a press conference at the Ministry on Monday, September 2. The event will be held under the theme, ‘Honouring Legends of the Sea’ on November 16 at Baha Mar Convention Centre at 7pm.
Romer says plans progressing well on Bimini Airport Development
Residents of Bimini gathered in large numbers on Friday, September 6, 2024 at a community Town Hall Meeting to receive updates on the multi-million-dollar airport development.
Brittney seeks to make a difference
Brittney Cooper, a recent graduate from Minnesota State University, Mankato, with a Master’s of Science in communication sciences and disorders, is setting her sights on a significant career goal: to address the shortage of speech-language pathologists in The Bahamas.
Baha Mar cup supports rising tennis talents
THE Baha Mar Cup is pleased to make a donation to four talented tennis players in The Bahamas; two tennis athletes in the under-12 division and two in the under-14 division from Abaco, Eleuthera and Grand Bahama.
Cartwright shines in President’s Cup
The 2024 Bahamas Golf Federation annual RF’s President’s Cup annual tournament took place over the weekend.
Jazz and Yankees pull off home rout
IT was a good night at the office on Monday for third baseman Jasrado ‘Jazz’ Chisholm and his New York Yankees.
UABU ‘not satisfied’ with possible 30-day ban on foreign entertainers
AFTER Labour director Howard Thompson said he could support a 30-day moratorium on short-term work permits for foreign artists, United Artists Bahamas Union (UABU) president Anita Tynes said she won’t be satisfied with this unless certain issues are resolved.
FACE TO FACE - The benefits of fostering relationships and goodwill
Friendship is a foundation for progress.
Crime not a political problem
DAILY, I thank The Lord God, Jesus Christ, the He allow and permitted me to become a lawyer and advocate back in the day.
PETER YOUNG: New tough action set to protect European borders
In the direct words of United Nations bureaucrats, migration has become a global phenomenon in the 21st century.
Cadets celebrate graduation
The Bahamas Meteorological Cadets recently celebrated the graduation of its 2024 cohort, with 17 students completing the programme — a notable increase from last year’s inaugural group.
Five Bahamians awarded Chevening scholarships
FIVE Bahamians with a vision to improve the country have been awarded Chevening scholarships to pursue master’s degrees in the United Kingdom.
Norius notches first placing
JIMMY Norius, still seeking more financial support to continue competing in the sport of bodybuilding, pulled off his first placing since turning professional two years ago.
Monday, September 9
Convicted murderer escapes custody
Police are searching for convicted murderer who escaped custody while awaiting medical attention at Princess Margaret Hospital this afternoon.
Sarkis ‘I’d have saved’ $500m if CCA told truth
BAHA Mar’s original developer would not have spent $500m on preparing for the failed March 2015 opening if he “had known the truth” that its main contractor was about to bust the deadline.
Bahamian ‘over the moon’ at beating top developers
A BAHAMIAN engineer is “over the moon” that the planning authorities have rejected an appeal by two of New Providence’s largest developers that sought to halt his $20m project.
‘Magic mushrooms’ defendant in unlicensed crypto venture
A co-defendant in the much-publicised “magic mushrooms” case has also been operating an unlicensed crypto currency business from The Bahamas, Tribune Business can reveal.
Former MP and judge facing assets seizure
Authorities were yesterday said to be moving to seize assets owned by an ex-MP and former Supreme Court judge in a bid to satisfy a multi-million dollar judgment obtained against him.
‘I could back short ban on foreign entertainers’
LABOUR director Howard Thompson said he could support a 30-day moratorium on short-term work permits involving foreign artists and entertainers.
Alston appointed chairperson of BPL as Davis looks to reform energy sector
CHRISTINA Alston has been appointed chairperson of Bahamas Power and Light, replacing Pedro Rolle.
Legal help sought on which Valley Boys get seed funds
AFTER a meeting between warring Valley Boys factions failed to resolve their dispute yesterday, the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Culture will consult “legal minds” to determine which faction will receive the seed money and the opportunity to rush on Bay Street as a category A-group, according to Minister Mario Bowleg.
'Why no answers on Azario death?’
AZARIO Major’s father fears the public may never learn the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution’s recommendation on whether officers who killed his son should be prosecuted, given the police commissioner’s silence in previous police-involved killings.
BGDBA Playoffs: Crimestoppers, Cybots advance for finals rematch
ROUND one of the Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association (BGDBA) playoffs is now in the history books for the Police Crimestoppers and Bain & Grants Town Cybots.
Mighty Mitts and Wildcats in the win column
THE Sunshine Auto Wildcats and the Chances Mighty Mitts clinched their berths into the New Providence Softball Association ladies’ and men’s championship series on Saturday night.
WORLD VIEW: Sir Shridath Ramphal - his legacy is also the path to a brighter future for the Caribbean
In the 1970s, as newly independent nations in the Caribbean, Africa, and the Pacific sought to shape their economic futures, the world they confronted was still very much dominated by their former colonial powers in Europe, and the global reach of the United States.
Hundreds of job seekers attend Carnival’s job fair in Grand Bahama
HUNDREDS of job seekers attended Carnival’s job fair on Saturday, with some arriving as early as four to five hours before the doors opened at noon, hoping to secure one of the 700 direct and indirect jobs available at Celebration Key in East Grand Bahama.
Govt securing $55m loan with Saudi Fund for development for North Eleuthera Airport
THE government will enter a $55m loan agreement with the Saudi Fund for Development to upgrade North Eleuthera International Airport.
GAIN AN EDGE: BTVI’s technological renaissance
It was a unique demonstration that transported viewers into the technological renaissance happening at the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI).
Body of a man discovered in a Coral Harbour canal in apparent drowning
A MAN believed to be in his early 40s was found lying face-up in the Coral Harbour canal on Saturday morning.
Young motorcyclist dies in crash at Go Slow Bend
A motorcyclist, believed to be in his teens, was killed after being in collision with a vehicle belonging to a senior judge.
Rotary Club of Old Fort helps Adelaide Primary School get ready for new year
THE Rotary Club of Old Fort (RCOF) completed a significant community service project at Adelaide Primary School on Saturday.
Downtown needs much improvement
CABINET Ministers and Tourism Ministry officials all hail the increasing number of visitors too Nassau.
NDP plan produced nothing
I recall an extra-ordinary amount of work - consultation was done under PM Christie on the so-called National Development Plan.
Govt appointments of retirees ‘affecting morale’ at Customs and Immigration Departments
THE morale of immigration and customs officers –– especially those in Grand Bahama –– has been affected by the government’s decision to appoint retirees to top management positions and hire people outside the public service, according to Bahamas Customs and Immigration Allied Workers Union (BCIAWU) president Deron Brooks.
Valley Boys faction move immoral
FIRST let me confess I am not a supporter nor am I a member of the Valley boys.
East GB MP Thompson demands action from GBPC after weeks of service interruptions
A MAJOR fast-food restaurant in downtown Freeport was forced to close its doors and turn away customers on Sunday afternoon due to a power outage, highlighting the impact of ongoing electricity disruptions in Grand Bahama.
Are we sleepwalking to another 100 murders?
HAVE we come to start treating murders as inevitable, just another fact of life – and death – in The Bahamas?
Why no update on domestic violence shelter?
THE lack of progress over the opening of a domestic violence shelter has reached such a level that it appears people are giving up on government over it.
Nations League: Bahamas suffers 3-2 loss
THE Bahamas senior men’s national soccer team experienced mixed results in the first window of the CONCACAF Nations League group stage in Christiansted, US Virgin Islands.
Youth flag football season in full swing
SATURDAY marked the start of what is expected to be a great season for the Bahamas Youth Flag Football League (BYFFL).
Knowles and Merklein teaming up coaching
After playing together as members of the Bahamas Davis Cup team, it was only natural that one day Mark Knowles and Mark Merklein would venture into coaching the sport of tennis.
CCA: Baha Mar fail ‘inevitable’ even if we met open deadline
BAHA Mar’s main contractor is alleging the project’s “insolvency was inevitable” even if the original March 27, 2015, opening deadline was met due to inadequate revenues and inability to access “key money”.
‘Remarkably favourable’ multi billion gain for FTX creditors
FTX’s Bahamian liquidators are asserting that the failed crypto exchange’s creditors and customers will enjoy “a remarkably favourable outcome” via a multi-billion interest gain while recovering all their principal.
Sunday, September 8
Union criticises government for not complying with Supreme Court ruling on contractual workers
THE Bahamas Customs and Immigration Allied Workers Union (BCIAWU) is again accusing the Davis administration of not complying with a 2021 Supreme Court ruling that found the government’s practice of appointing immigration officers on a contractual basis illegal.
Saturday, September 7
Man found dead in Coral Harbor canal
A man believed to be in his early 40s was found lying face-up in the Coral Harbour canal this morning.
Friday, September 6
$40m Exuma project to dredge 240k cubic yards over marinas
THE $40m Rosewood Sampson Cay project plans to dredge almost 240,000 cubic yards of fill to create two marinas for a development set to cover most of the island’s 124 acres when completed in 2031.
Bahamas to school Trinidad in tourism crisis management
TRINIDAD & Tobago is set to receive lessons in “crisis management best practices” from The Bahamas so it can better protect its own tourism industry and ensure its sustainability.
Preacher’s Kid relocation ‘smart business decision’
A BAHAMIAN chef yesterday described the closure of his Nassau Cruise Port restaurant as “a smart business decision” while confirming all 24 staff have received “generous severance packages”.
Solution is ‘on the horizon’ for Company Registry woe
FINANCIAL services providers and corporate Bahamas were yesterday promised that resolution of payment “back-logs” and other woes with the new online Companies Registry portal is “on the horizon”.
Sands challenges Gov’t over ‘cooking the books’ on deficit
THE Free National Movement’s (FNM) chairman yesterday challenged whether the Government “cooked the books” to bring last fiscal year’s deficit in close to its original $131.1m target.
Witness concern at ‘potential’ of contract conflict
A SENIOR Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) employee who audited vendors under the Minnis administration said she identified potential conflicts of interest concerning contracts the corporation awarded.
Mom’s plea to fund burial of brothers killed in crash
THE heartbroken mother of three young men killed in a traffic accident on Monday is appealing for donations to help cover her sons’ burial costs.
Man shot dead in front of family
THE wife of the country’s latest murder victim cried over her husband as their children clung to his disfigured body after he was shot dead early yesterday morning.
Versatile pro athlete Charisma Taylor celebrates birthday
VERSATILE professional track and field athlete Charisma Taylor capped off her initial Olympic Games appearance with a “surprise” birthday celebration from her family and friends on Tuesday night.
KENT BAZARD: Nutrition on a budget - How student athletes can eat healthy without breaking the bank
AS the school year kicks off, many student athletes are balancing the demands of sports practice, academics, and social life — often on a tight budget.
Crimestoppers, Cybots lead the BGDBA playoff series 1-0
THE Bain and Grants Town Cybots along with the Police Crimestoppers were the final two teams standing in last year’s Bahamas Government Departmental Association (BGDBA) playoffs and now both teams have begun their journey back to potentially the championship round.
Timothy Munnings recognised for double medal
THE Ministry of Health & Wellness on Wednesday September 4 celebrated the outstanding achievements of deputy permanent secretary Timothy Munnings at the 2024 World Masters Track and Field Championships held last month in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Bahamas Bowl to return on January 4
THE Bahamas Bowl, which was called off last year because of the renovations to the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium, will be returning to the Bahamas on January 4, 2025.
Operators rout Black Scorpions 14-2, Mighty Mitts blank Renegades 19-0
THE R&M Operators and the Chances Mighty Mitts moved into the driver’s seats of their respective ladies and men’s best-of-five playoff series in the New Providence Softball Association.
Ferguson says ministry needed to do more over Sandals closure
TRADE Union Congress president Obie Ferguson said the Ministry of Labour did not get sufficiently involved with Sandals Emerald Bay’s decision to temporarily close, which affected about 425 workers at the resort.
Man accused of double shooting
A MAN was remanded in custody yesterday after being accused of a double shooting on Young Street last week.
Warrant issued as ex-officer fails to show up in court
AN arrest warrant was issued yesterday for former police officer Shando King after he failed to appear in court to be served with a voluntary bill of indictment on attempted murder charges.
Clubs & Societies September 6th, 2024
AGENDEVCO is proud to announce that second place winner of the STEM Day Quiz Bowl, Malia Maycock (CV Bethel Senior High School), has successfully completed her summer 2024 internship with BRON (the prize sponsor).
Party spending
SERIOUS now absolutely not interested in this childish exchange between the chair of one party etc
What if every non-Bahamian had to do civic duty in exchange for the right to residency?
An executive of a leading Bahamian bank asked an interesting question during a press conference for the Bahamas Feeding Network on Monday.
US link-up with institute seeks to bring opportunities
BAHAMIAN students at the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) now have greater access to US educational opportunities following the opening of the Education USA Advising Center on the campus.
BTVI at full capacity with near 3,000 students
THE Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) is at full capacity with its student body, having “just shy of about 3,000” students, according to BTVI president Linda Davis.
‘Talks held’ over BTVI issues
BAHAMAS Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) president Linda Davis responded to questions concerning a protest by unionised BTVI staff a month ago.
‘Sign up to say no to power rate hike’
THE Free National Movement has launched a petition against the Grand Bahama Power Company over its proposed rate hike.
Sandals confirms Emerald Bay staff deployed to other resorts
SANDALS yesterday confirmed that some of the 425 staff impacted by its Emerald Bay property’s closure have already been redeployed to its Nassau and Turks & Caicos resorts.
Bahamian promoted to Albany executive chef
ALBANY yesterday said it has promoted Bahamian employee, D’Angelo Charlton, to executive chef.
Former AG to observe Sri Lanka election
FORMER Attorney General Allyson Maynard Gibson will observe Sri Lanka’s presidential election, which will be held on September 21, as a member of the Commonwealth Observer Group (COG).
Bringing the Heat
The Miami Heat basketball organisation is returning to The Bahamas for the fourth time in franchise history to host their training camp from October 1-5 at the Baha Mar resort.
Tips for farmers to make it a special September
There’s something special about September that feels like new beginnings.
Hold to account
EVERY five years during our election cycle, the two major political parties the (PLP) and the (FNM) would unearth the ghost of “political campaign donations”.
An open mind
No matter how brilliant you are, how brilliant you think you are, or how brilliant others may think you are, someone had to teach you everything you know.
Travel firm supports school
Leisure Travel and Tours has donated school supplies to Palmdale Primary School’s Math Initiative.
Vagrancy and knife accusation
A MIDDLE-AGED man was granted bail yesterday after he was allegedly found carrying a knife on Market Street earlier this week.
Bail granted in loaded gun case
A WOMAN was granted bail yesterday after she was allegedly found with a loaded gun in her car in Eleuthera earlier this week.
Thursday, September 5
AML’s ‘first big win’ with $5m stock cut
AML Foods has scored a “first big win” through the efficiency and liquidity gains created from the $5m cut in its inventory levels, its president and chief executive has revealed.
Aquapure eyes output doubling to put 2023 ‘nightmare’ behind it
A Bahamian bottled water supplier yesterday said a “significant” investment in new machinery will enable it to double output of key product lines and further put summer 2023’s “nightmare” behind it.
Gov’t slashes deficit 65% despite VAT’s undershoot
The Government yesterday revealed that it slashed its fiscal deficit by two-thirds to come in just $55.6m outside its 2023-2024 full-year target despite a 15 percent undershoot on VAT revenues.
Coke maker won’t ‘knee jerk’ on 20% BPL hike
Coca-Cola’s Bahamian manufacturer yesterday pledged there will be “no knee jerk reaction” on consumer prices to “considerable” energy cost hikes “in the ball park” of around 20 percent.
MAN GUNNED DOWN IN FRONT OF FAMILY
A man believed to be in his 40s was gunned down by masked men in front of his family outside a shopping plaza in the Carmichael area this morning.
National debt drops by $200m in June quarter
The Bahamas’ national debt fell by more than $200m during the three months to end-June 2024 as total repayments exceeded new borrowings by the Government.
Call for public to build domestic violence shelter
KHANDI Gibson wants the public to join her in building a shelter for domestic violence victims, saying the government has had long enough to fulfil its promise to do so.
Artists union raises concerns on influx of entertainers entering the country
THE United Artists Bahamas Union (UABU) is raising alarms over the unchecked influx of foreign entertainers in the country and accusing the Bahamas Musicians and Entertainers Union (BMEU) of failing to monitor these acts.
Trial for Principal accused of assaulting teacher starts
THE lawyer for a principal accused of slamming a door on a teacher at Thelma Gibson Primary School in 2022 made a no-case submission yesterday.
Christie: I called for Valley Boys election
FORMER Prime Minister Perry Christie, a founding member of the Valley Boys, said he advocated for the group to resolve its internal rift by having an election, but his efforts were rebuffed.
FRONT PORCH: Pervasive and paralysing mentality about development
A friend recalls visiting Managua, the capital of Nicaragua, for the tenth anniversary of the Sandinista Revolution, which overthrew the much-hated Anastasio Somoza Debayle, whose family ruled the country from 1936 to 1979.
Wednesday, September 4
GB’s restaurants await rebound to pre-Dorian
Grand Bahama-based restaurant and dining businesses yesterday said sales volumes have yet to rebound to pre-Hurricane Dorian levels some five years after the catastrophic storm struck.
Fishermen hail August as the ‘best in history’
The National Fisheries Association’s (NFA) president yesterday asserted that last month “will go down in history as the best August” the industry has ever had with poaching cut by up to “95 percent”.
‘We’ve been down this road before’ over Bazaar’s sale
The Government has begun reaching out to the derelict International Bazaar’s 13 owners to gauge their interest in selling the site, but one warned yesterday: “We’ve been down this road before.”
Business Licence audits ‘crack open blue chip’ company flaws
Mandatory Business Licence audits have “cracked open” control and process flaws among companies viewed as “blue chip” in The Bahamas, a senior accountant revealed yesterday.
Tech Talk: Brazil court backs ruling blocking X
A Brazilian Supreme Court panel on Monday unanimously upheld the decision of one of its justices to block billionaire Elon Musk’s social media platform X nationwide, according to the court’s website.
Super Value to take 20% energy hike ‘on the chin’
Super Value’s owner yesterday pledged to take a 20 percent hike in energy costs from Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) new rate structure “on the chin” and not pass the increase on to consumers.
Mills suing govt for violating his rights
SOCIAL Media personality Cay Mills has sued government officials for allegedly violating his constitutional rights.
Darville: Govt looking to recruit 80 nurses from African countries
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said the government is looking to recruit 80 nurses from African countries.
Mother of Murder victim’s kids: We all cry every day
LOVED ones have identified Monday night’s murder victim as 34-year-old Valentino Bowe.
Valley Boys seed money is delayed
YOUTH, Sports, and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg said seed funding for the Valley Boys has been delayed pending a Sunday meeting to resolve a conflict that has embroiled the group.
Love Ya Dog: Marcella and Jasper
THE Tribune called on readers to join in our campaign to Love Ya Dog - and Marcella Dean answered the call.
‘No bids received’ for building painting work, testifies WSC employee
A SENIOR Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) employee involved in auditing vendors under the Minnis administration revealed yesterday that she did not receive any bids for painting works on the corporation’s buildings during her investigation.
Straw Business Persons Society says Tourism is yet to hold promised meeting
TWO months after committing to meet straw vendors to help boost their business, the Ministry of Tourism has yet to hold the promised meeting, according to Straw Business Persons Society president Rebecca Small.
Shipyard not as good as we’re told
POLITICAL propaganda when it is not “totally accurate” is what?
Two Mingoes selected for national soccer team
UNIVERSITY of The Bahamas Mingoes men’s soccer players Nathan Wells and Junior Kelly were named to the senior men’s national soccer team for the first window of the 2024-2025 CONCACAF (Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football) Nations League group stage matches.
NPPPSSA gearing up for exciting season
THE New Providence Public Primary Schools Sports Association is gearing up for another exciting season, according to president Latoya Bain.
BGDBA: Rangers, Patrollers take 1-0 lead in series
THE opening round of the Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association (BGDBA) playoffs got underway on Monday night at the DW Davis Gymnasium and teams have already taken charge in their respective best-of-three series.
ALICIA WALLACE: Making Nassau a more liveable place
During the summer, many Bahamians take vacation and, when affordable, travel for shopping, entertainment, reunions, graduations, and food
Let’s get back to the soil, now!
The quickest way to rejuvenate our troubled people and return to a more peaceful, serene and productive nation is to get back to the soil.
‘Junkanoo Boyz’ ready for battle
The Bahamas Football Association (BFA) has released the 20-man roster scheduled to represent the country in Group A of League C for the first window of the 2024 CONCACAF Nations League matchups.
Tuesday, September 3
FNM tent should be big enough
I usually take anything that Bahamas Press prints with a grain of salt.
Five years later, Dorian’s shadow remains
THE shadow of Hurricane Dorian looms large over The Bahamas.
Electric vehicle dealer in ‘no rush’ on new HQ
A Bahamian electric vehicle (EV) dealer says it is on target for a 30 percent sales increase in 2024 while revealing there is “no rush” to construct its planned headquarters on the East-West Highway.
Top pharmacist: ‘We must reconsider VAT on drugs’
A senior pharmacist yesterday argued “we have to reconsider putting VAT on medicines” amid industry concerns over how reforms to a plan impacting more than 37,000 Bahamians could affect pricing.
Insurance sector bracing for weekend flood claims
Bahamian insurers yesterday said they are bracing for an unknown number of property and auto claims following the weekend’s heavy rainfall and flooding.
Union warns on rehiring public service retirees
A trade union leader yesterday warned it may initiate legal action over the Government’s contractual rehiring of retired public servants aged over 65.
One dead and two injured in bar shooting last night
TWO gunmen opened fire on people as they drank in the yard of a bar in Windsor Place last night – killing one man and injuring two others.
FNM Chairman: ‘We won’t reveal donor list unless PLP does too’
FREE National Movement (FNM) chairman Dr Duane Sands insisted the FNM would not reveal its donor list “in isolation” and would only do so if the Progressive Liberal Party did the same.
Cruise port aims to become 100% solar
Nassau Cruise Port is aiming “within the next 60 days” to launch a project that will generate 100 percent of its energy needs from solar as it targets six million passenger arrivals for 2025.
‘Still need for Commission of Inquiry on Dorian’
WITH the Davis administration not having committed to launching a commission of inquiry into Hurricane Dorian-related deaths, Free National Movement (FNM) chairman Dr Duane Sands said he still supports such an inquiry, emphasising that some families need closure regarding their missing loved ones.
Sands: Incumbents are not guaranteed a nomination for next general election
FREE National Movement (FNM) incumbent parliamentarians are not guaranteed a nomination in the next general election, FNM chairman Dr Duane Sands said yesterday, adding that every potential candidate will undergo a selection process.
Three brothers die in traffic accident
SHOCKWAVES spread yesterday after three brothers were killed in an early morning crash on Monday, pushing this year’s tally of traffic fatalities to 53, a sharp rise from last year.
Senior WSC employee testifies that landscaping business earning over $500k in 2020 was ‘peculiar’
AS the criminal trial of Adrian Gibson and others continued in court yesterday, a senior Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) employee testified that she found it “peculiar” a landscaping company earned over $500,000 from the corporation in 2020.
FACE TO FACE: Dr Celeste Adderley - shining out at UWI
Celeste Adderley has outshone every student in the University of the West Indies School of Clinical Medicine & Research (UWI SCMR) to win the three top awards.
Tourism’s growth pace ‘unwinds’ from rapid post-COVID rebound
The Central Bank yesterday said tourism’s growth continues to “unwind from the rapid recovery” enjoyed post-COVID with July’s increase in higher-spending air arrivals “more tempered” than cruise passengers.
Double donation from Atlantis
Employees of Atlantis Resort presented a donation of 20 school uniform kits and a store credit for back-to-school supplies to the Transitional Alternative Programme for Students (TAPS).
Student Spotlight: Andrew Iferenta
Andrew Iferenta, a recent graduate of Colby College, has been honoured with the Condon Medal, marking a significant achievement in his academic journey.
PETER YOUNG: Britain resetting its ties with Europe
In the flurry of activity by the new Labour government in Britain since the general election two months ago, its moves to reconsider and, in its words, reset the nation’s relationship with individual European countries and with the European Union itself seems to make sense to many people, including eurocrats in Brussels.
BGDSA playoffs: Floaters defeat Reformers 3-2
THE Bahamas Government Departmental Softball Association’s playoffs ended on Sunday with the Bahamas Defence Force Floaters defeating the BDCS Reformers 3-2 in a best-of-5 series at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.
Red-Line Athletics’ inaugural cross country and fitness championship September 14
WHETHER you are a competitive athlete or a casual spectator, the Red-Line Athletics’ inaugural cross country and fitness championship is the ideal event for you to compete in.
BFA completes phase 1 of Concacaf C License Coaching Course
THE Bahamas Football Association (BFA) completed phase 1 of the Concacaf C License Coaching Course last week at the Beach Soccer Stadium and RALD.
Guilty plea for man who breached his bail
A MAN was found guilty yesterday of breaching his Supreme Court bail for firearm-related charges after failing to present a defence.
Man accused of having unlicenced firearm
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after allegedly being found with a loaded gun in his car on St Alban’s Drive last weekend.
Charged with punching out a man’s teeth
A MAN was granted $3,500 bail yesterday after allegedly punching out another man’s teeth during a fight on Kemp Road over the summer.
Netherlands woman charged with growing magic mushrooms
A WOMAN from the Netherlands was granted bail yesterday after allegedly being caught growing and attempting to distribute magic mushrooms in Coral Harbour last week.
Youth ambassador Ashawnte Russell invited to speak at a UN climate conference
Inti Corporation’s Environmental youth ambassador, Ashawnte D Russell, has been invited to speak at the United Nations Fifth Global Conference on Strengthening Synergies between the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Where are programmes to help men?
AT every turn in Bahamian society, men are being sidelined.
Bahamas Feeding Network seeing a decrease in contributions as more people seek help
THE Bahamas Feeding Network (BFN) is preparing for its third annual golf tournament, the Fidelity Bank Tee Off for Hunger.
Back to rebuilt schools after Dorian
STUDENTS from Sweeting’s Cay and McLean’s Town returned to the newly rebuilt McLean’s Town Primary School in East End on Monday, the first time since Hurricane Dorian destroyed their previous school in 2019.
Bowe: Economic challenges have led to reduced charity
FINANCIAL expert Gowon Bowe said the economy has sharply reduced charitable donations, leaving non-profits struggling at a time when demand for aid is rising.
Developer should fix Pinewood
ANOTHER rainy weekend has again resulted in massive flooding in Pinewood Gardens.
Abaco resort’s business beats pre-Dorian levels
A well-known Abaco resort yesterday said business volumes have picked up to a level that now exceeds pre-Dorian trade.
BTVI Story: Overcoming hurdles on her way to success
Out of the classroom for nearly 30 years, A Venteria Johnson reluctantly walked through the doors of the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute’s (BTVI) Grand Bahama Branch Campus for a second time.
BFA: 32 public primary school teachers complete D License Coaching Course
THE Bahamas Football Association (BFA) is proud to announce that 32 primary school teachers from the Ministry of Education’s public school system have successfully completed the D License Coaching Course.
GSSSA looking forward to productive season
WITH the new school year opened, the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association is eagerly looking forward to another productive season for their athletic programme.
Charlton suffers ‘fracture in foot’
World indoor 60 metre hurdles champion and record holder Devynne Charlton announced yesterday that she will shut down the rest of her season after suffering a “fracture in her foot” in her last meet in Rome last week.
Mingoes cross country opens international season strong
BOCA RATON, Florida — The University of The Bahamas Mingoes men and women’s cross country teams finished in 11th and 6th at the 10th annual Florida Atlantic Invitational at South County Regional Park in Boca Raton, Florida, over the weekend.
BFA shares outstanding achievements of their national U-13 boys and girls teams
THE Bahamas Football Association (BFA) is excited to share the outstanding achievements of their national under-13 boys and girls teams that competed at the 2024 Naples Elite Cup, held in Naples, Florida, August 24-25.
Monday, September 2
Gov’ts $102m deficit swing shrugs off VAT undershoot
The Government says it has broken the long-standing trend of May Budget deficits with a $101.7m positive swing that generated a near-$26m monthly surplus for the recently-closed 2023-2024 fiscal year.
Construction ‘into the meat’: New permit value near-triples
The Bahamian construction industry is “just getting into the meat of what it can do” after the value of new building permits issued during the 2024 first quarter near-tripled year-over-year.
Bank eyes solar after $6.5m expense jump
Commonwealth Bank is eyeing investments in solar energy “to help control” electricity costs after its general and administrative (G&A) expenses jumped more than $6.5m for the 2024 half-year.
Faith faltering as promises not met
VOTE for me, vote for my party, goes up the cry at election time, and then come the promises.
‘Crippling’ for economy if Abaco ports not resolved
A Cabinet minister has acknowledged growing concerns over the fate of Abaco’s two commercial shipping ports amid fears this could be “crippling” for the island’s economy if unresolved.
Five dead in traffic accidents on weekend
FIVE men are dead following a spate of separate traffic accidents over the weekend — with the latest occurring early this morning.
Communities still struggling five years later
FIVE years after Hurricane Dorian devastated Abaco and Grand Bahama, many communities are still struggling to recover, though some have seen significant progress.
Flooding and frustration for Pinewood residents
TORRENTIAL rains over the weekend left residents of Pinewood Gardens frustrated and calling for a proper drainage system.
Abaco shelter roof collapses
THE trusses on a hurricane shelter being built in Abaco collapsed over the weekend as the island marked the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Dorian’s passage.
Johnson and Young take top two spots
JASON Johnson and Kaif Young emerged with a 1-2 finish in the Men’s Physique category at the International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation’s Mr Mexico Pro Bodybuilding and Fitness Show over the weekend.
BGDBA playoffs begin tonight
FRIDAY night marked the end of the 2024 Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association (BGDBA) regular season and now teams will begin their quests to the finals starting tonight at the DW Davis Gymnasium.
ALIV partners with Bahamas Esports Federation, Atlantis Resort to host inaugural Crush Counter showdown
ALIV teamed up with the Bahamas Esports Federation (BESF) and Atlantis to host the inaugural Crush Counter Showdown on Saturday, August 24.
Devynne Charlton back in action
WOMEN’S 60 metres world indoor and record holder Devynne Charlton was back in action for the first time over the weekend since she competed in her second straight Olympic Games.
Brown Jr 8th overall
Bahamian junior athletes did not get the results that they expected at the 2024 World Athletics Under-20 (U20) Championships in Lima, Peru.
GAIN AN EDGE: It all adds up for Kristina
For 50 years, University of The Bahamas (UB) has been a catalyst for change, shaping industries, communities, and lives.
Climate change and consumerism
A worsening illness of the modern world is the epidemic of mass consumerism.
A tribute to ‘Mama’ June Stevenson
It is with profound sadness that I share the passing of my beloved grandmother, June Ellen Stevenson (née Maplethorpe), affectionately called Mama June.
Tributes paid to ‘Sonny’ Ramphal
CARIBBEAN statesman Sir Shridath “Sonny” Ramphal died on Friday, prompting a flood of tributes.
Dawn Charlton earns pro card
AFTER having her fitness pro card rescinded because of a mistake by the judges about five years ago, ageless wonder brains and beauty Dawn Charlton could have easily packed her bags and left the sport.
School violence ‘declines 17 percent’ after introduction of School Resource Officers
ASSISTANT Commissioner of Police Dr Chaswell Hanna said violent incidents in schools have declined by 17 percent since the introduction of a School Resource Officer (SRO) programme.
Ten students receive a pardon at RBPF’s Second Chance Programme graduation
TEN students who were arrested for bringing knives to school have been pardoned after completing the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s Second Chance Programme.
Teen thankful for his second chance after he made a ‘terrible decision’
SEVENTEEN year-old Luther Hart’s life changed dramatically in January 2023 when, in a moment of rage, he fired a shot with a high-powered rifle after being attacked on his way home.
Much frustration remains five years after Dorian
IF there is such a thing as poetic justice, the collapse of roof trusses on a hurricane shelter in Abaco on the fifth anniversary of the impact of Hurricane Dorian feels like the opposite – a cruel injustice and a further frustration for residents of that island.
WORLD VIEW: Poverty - the root cause of global and national tensions: A call for OAS action
Poverty is the festering wound at the heart of the world’s social, economic, and political tensions.
The weight of leadership in a healthy democracy
The scandal involving the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) is not just another blip in the news cycle - it is a test of our democracy and the integrity of those sworn to protect it.
