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Judge chastises Gibson’s lawyers for ‘time-wasting’

A COURT of Appeal judge chastised defence lawyers representing Adrian Gibson and others yesterday for bringing “a time-wasting" appeal.

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Use of juries needs review, says Court of Appeal president

COURT of Appeal president Sir Michael Barnett said the judicial system should be reviewed to determine whether jury trials should be reduced or eliminated.

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Pilot tells of daring Haiti rescue mission

A HELICOPTER pilot who flew to Haiti to airlift 10 Americans from the country has told Tribune columnist Diane Phillips of the night-time rescue – which included stops in Long Island and Nassau on the way home.

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Boxer Carl Hield improves to 6-0 in pro bouts

BAHAMIAN pro boxer Carl Hield has experienced great progress since transitioning from the amateur ranks to the pro level.

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Deyton Albury to enter the NCAA Men’s Division One Basketball Transfer Portal

AFTER producing an outstanding season for the Royals men’s basketball team at Queen’s University where he earned several individual awards, Bahamian guard Deyton Albury has decided to enter the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Men’s Division One Basketball Transfer Portal.

Amendments to Local Govt Act are coming, says Sweeting

WORKS and Family Island Affairs Minister Clay Sweeting said his ministry had drafted amendments to the Local Government Act to strengthen the impact of local government on Family Island communities.

A solution for the Haiti dilemma

Little Inagua is a small remote island in the Bahamas and it is the largest uninhabited island in the Caribbean. It is 50 square miles (as big as New Providence) and only 100 miles from Haiti. 370 miles from Nassau, 553 miles from Miami and 16 miles from Greater Inagua.

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STATESIDE: Biden’s bid for second term hinges on perception of his mental acuity

US president Joe Biden’s momentous State of the Union address last Thursday is stale news now in this age of the 24-hour news cycle and little if any popular memory of what happened even a week ago. Correct?

Defence Force intercepts 140 migrants off Turks and Caicos

DAYS after Defence Force Commodore Raymond King highlighted a dramatic drop in illegal migration, the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) intercepted 140 Haitian migrants in waters off Turks and Caicos Islands, hours before officers apprehended 107 Haitian migrants near Matthew Town, Inagua.

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Sold out - Jack’s Bay offering snapped up

A LUXURY development in Eleuthera has sold out its beachfront and ocean view properties.

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Family and friends searching for missing Philip “Big Mama” Stubbs

Concerned family and friends are desperately searching for Philip “Big Mama” Stubbs, 80, who went missing after leaving his residence early this week.

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Seventh heaven on port's record day

THE Nassau Cruise Port celebrated having seven ships in its harbour yesterday for the first time, with more than 20,000 visitors stopping in New Providence.

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Judge upholds ruling in Azario inquest

A SUPREME Court judge has upheld the Coroner Court's homicide by manslaughter finding in the case of Azario Major, dismissing a constitutional motion from the lawyer of the officers who killed Major outside Woody’s Bar on Fire Trial Road on December 26, 2021.

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Police allegedly find a gun and ammo in house of man waiting trial for murder of Corporal Fox

A MAN awaiting trial for allegedly trying to murder a police officer was denied bail yesterday after a gun and a large quantity of ammunition was allegedly found in his home.

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FACE TO FACE: Devynne Charlton – chasing her dreams

EXTREMELY humble, highly motivated, and distinctively disciplined, Devynne Charlton has all of the right ingredients that make up a world champion. With a twinkle in her eye and a dimple in her smile, she is not only blazing a trail on the world stage in track and field, she has also warmed the hearts of everyone at home in The Bahamas.

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ArawakX full wind-up sealed without a fight

THE Bahamas’ first-ever crowd funding platform’s fate was yesterday sealed without a fight after its former principals effectively consented to its liquidation amid claims of a near-$4m insolvency.

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Footcare provider targets new investor capital raise

A BAHAMIAN footcare provider plans to tap its investors for further equity this summer as it pushes forward with further expansion following an initial roll-out that “surpassed expectations”.

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Photographer and artist Margaret Guillaume dies age 76.

PHOTOGRAPHER and artist Margaret Guillaume has died, aged 76.

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03112024 HOME BUYER'S GUIDE

Monday, 11th March, 2024.

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Restaurant chain to double staff as revenues rise 15%

A BAHAMIAN restaurant chain is aiming to double its workforce by July through the creation of 48 new jobs with revenues for the year-to-date some 15 percent ahead of 2023.