Darville: Ministry will call up 47 retired nurses as they look to recruit 50 more from Ghana
HEALTH Minister Michael Darville said 47 retired nurses will re-enter the public healthcare system next month and the government is in the final stages of recruiting 50 Ghanaian nurses with specialised skills.
50/50 labour split for building new hospital
BAHAMIAN workers will make up 50 percent of the construction workforce for the $268 million speciality hospital on the Perpall Tract, Health and Wellness Minister Michael Darville told the House of Assembly yesterday.
Davis calls Pintard ‘stupid’ during House energy debate
PRIME Minister Philip Davis called Opposition Leader Michael Pintard “stupid” in the House of Assembly yesterday during a tense debate over the government’s energy reforms and its plan to guarantee credit facilities tied to the country’s liquefied natural gas transition.
Broken neck suffered in illegal ‘Uber’ ride
A CRASH that left a Grand Bahama preschool teacher with a broken neck and torn eyelids has thrown fresh light on what officials have described as a dangerous regulatory vacuum around ride-sharing services operating in The Bahamas, some falsely claiming to be “Uber” drivers.
Bowleg ‘unbothered’ by Rick Fox ratification for Garden Hills seat
GARDEN Hills MP Mario Bowleg appeared unbothered yesterday after former NBA player Rick Fox was ratified as the Free National Movement’s candidate for the constituency.
Coleby-Davis: 82% of households saw lower power bills in 2025
THOUSANDS of households paid at least 15 percent less for electricity in 2025 under the Equity Rate Adjustment (ERA) programme, Energy and Transport Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis told the House of Assembly yesterday, saying the tariff reform is already delivering measurable savings for consumers.
Around da Islands: The Tribune and GB 242 News launch media partnership
The Tribune today announces a new media partnership with Grand Bahama 242 News to bring expanded coverage of Grand Bahama and the Family Islands to readers across The Bahamas.
Lucayan staff five weeks’ unpaid for a second time
Grand Lucayan staff have gone five weeks without pay for a second time, it has been confirmed, with the resort now owing a total $17m to its Bahamian and international suppliers and other creditors.
Pharmacy practices exposed by Tribune ‘unlawful’ and ‘unsafe’ says government
THE government has committed to long-promised legislative reform to clamp down on the illegal sale of prescription medicines after a Tribune investigation exposed how easily powerful drugs are being sold over the counter without prescriptions.
CPSA president warns PMH is in its worst state in 22 years
CONSULTANT Physicians Staff Association president Dr Charelle Lockhart says Princess Margaret Hospital is in the worst condition she has seen in her 22 years working in public practice.
Rick fox joins FNM as twelve ratified
FORMER NBA star Rick Fox threw another political curveball last night when he was ratified as the Free National Movement’s candidate for Garden Hills despite months of publicly criticising both major parties and teasing a possible run as an independent.
Rhema Collins named CUSA Player of the Week for third time this year
BAHAMAS forward Rhema Collins continues to excel in her transfer year as a junior with the Florida international University Panthers women’s basketball team.
Smith backtracks on Grand Lucayan ‘non-sale’ remarks
WEST Grand Bahama and Bimini MP Kingsley Smith backtracked yesterday on remarks he made about the sale of the Grand Lucayan resort after telling reporters the transaction had not happened despite government officials saying otherwise.
IT staff protest outside OPM over outstanding unresolved promotions and regularisations
STAFF of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) yesterday staged a protest outside the Office of the Prime Minister over outstanding promotions and regularisations.
FOCOL to launch 5MW GB Power solar within 30 days
BISX-listed FOCOL Holdings will begin supplying Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC) with five mega watts (MW) of soalr power within the next 30 days, it was revealed last night.
Epstein ‘interested’ in financing Long Island physics investment
The convicted paedophile and sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein, voiced “interest” in investing in the construction of physics-led science institute proposed for Long Island near the Stella Maris resort, it can be revealed.
Gov’t plans to accelerate Grand Lucayan permits
The Grand Lucayan’s prospective purchaser was yesterday said to be “finalising” its development plans and brand/operating partners with the processes for obtaining the necessary permits to launch its $827m development set to begin imminently.
Generation reforms to save Nassau $120m in fuel costs
FOCOL Holdings’ top executive last night said its overhaul of New Providence’s baseload electricity generation could save consumers up to $120m annually in reduced fuel costs alone.
BTC parent’s chief says: Turn connectivity into our prosperity
The head of the Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) immediate parent company has called for regional leaders to team with regulators and the private sector to convert improved connectivity into tangible, measurable prosperity for the Caribbean.
