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STATESIDE: Biden and Trump continue to surge despite various issues and criticisms

What a curious year this promises to be in American politics.

Ex-BREA chief: ‘Middle class are not feeling this prosperity’

A two-time Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) chief is urging banks to cut the down payment demanded from all home buyers to 5 percent, as he warned: “The middle class aren’t feeling this prosperity.”

Central Bank ease ‘won’t open mortgage avenue’

The Central Bank’s recently-unveiled regulatory easing is unlikely to “open up a new avenue of mortgages” being issued to Bahamian home buyers, a senior banker said yesterday.

‘Monitoring of some criminals after sentence a consideration’

SOME convicted criminals could be labelled dangerous and ordered to be electronically monitored for up to 20 years after serving their sentence, according to National Security Minister Wayne Munroe, whose ministry is consulting stakeholders on the matter.

Sporting leaders’ sneak preview for year 2024

As the sporting bodies prepare for the 2024 season, leaders of various local associations and federations expressed their views on what they anticipate to do in their respective disciplines.

Man remanded after being charged with firing an assault rifle at three officers

A MAN is behind bars after he allegedly engaged police with an assault rifle last month near Grant Street before officers shot him.

Man charged with abusing his daughter sent for evaluation

A FATHER was ordered to be evaluated at Sandilands after he was accused of abusing his six-year-old daughter on New Year’s Eve.

Central Bank mortgage ease may not have instant impact

A realtor yesterday hailed the Central Bank's bid to help more persons "accomplish the Bahamian dream" although he warned the impact may not be felt instantly.

‘Absolutely horrible’ boat registration hikes kick-in

Fishermen and tour operators yesterday hit out at the “absolutely horrible” ten-fold and greater increase in boat registration and renewal fees that Bahamian businesses must pay with the New Year’s arrival.

Taylor named senior male athlete of 2023

It was the Grand Bahamian trio of Lamar Taylor, Donald Thomas and Terrence Jones who turned in some of the most outstanding performances to highlight the 2023 sporting scene for Bahamian men.

Man charged with vehicular manslaughter after accident leads to man drowning

A MAN was remanded after he is alleged to have caused the death of a man in Abaco who drowned in a car accident on Christmas day.

Ex-pat couple charged for being found with a loaded gun at an airport in Abaco

A COUPLE was granted bail after they were allegedly found with a loaded gun in their luggage at the airport in Abaco last month.

Air freight operators fret as new cargo fee yet to arrive

Couriers and air freight providers yesterday warned that the proposed new cargo scanning fee will “definitely hurt business” despite it not being implemented on New Year’s Day as originally planned.

FACE TO FACE: Overcoming obstacles and breaking glass ceilings

Diamond Pearson is breaking barriers and paving her own path to success - one that will ultimately allow her to contribute to her country in an area where not too many experts exist.

‘Down-payments cut’ as bank removes indemnity

The Central Bank of the Bahamas (CBB) has released new “relaxed” lending rules for residential mortgages.

Contractors hopeful of uptick - but cautious on bank rules

BAHAMAS Contractors Association president Leonard Sands does not see construction slowing down for 2024 and could see a 20 percent uptick, but warned restrictive banking policies could put a damper on the growth.

DIANE PHILLIPS: All over in a heartbeat, why? Argument to preserving Junkanoo pieces throughout the islands

It happened again this year. Just like it does every year. The magic sounds, rhythm and beat of Junkanoo are still pounding in our ears, our hearts are still beating a bit faster, we can hardly stop doing the shuffle, when it all comes crashing down.

VJ Edgecombe named Junior Male Athlete of the Year

Valdez “VJ” Edgecombe has been awarded the Tribune’s 2023 Junior Male Athlete of the Year. With athletics and aquatics garnering a number of the top stories throughout the year, Edgecombe provided a bright spot for basketball in the junior category.

Man charged with possession of assault rifle, death threats

A MAN was sent to prison until the New Year after he was allegedly found with an assault rifle following a police-involved shooting near Grant Street over the holiday weekend.

STATESIDE: Complexities of anti-Semitism, Zionism and anti-Zionsim as Israel Hamas war continues

SINCE Hamas launched its sneak attack on southern Israel nearly three months ago on October 7, the UN estimates that 21,000 Palestinians have been killed. Thousands of Israelis have also perished.

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