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Foreign 'infiltration' squeezing Bahamians out of $142m industry

Bahamians have gradually been squeezed out of the $142 million fly fishing industry by foreign “infiltration” over the past 20 years, reducing its impact on local businesses and job creation.

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High schools: Bahamian players get ready for the American football post-season

AMERICAN football heads into post-season play for high schools across the United States and several Bahamian players will figure prominently in the playoff plans for their respective schools.

Baha Mar promises no $10m draw down

Baha Mar has pledged not to ‘draw down’ a $10 million Letter of Credit posted by Morgans Hotel Management Group, as it bids to end their court dispute following termination of the latter’s 20-year operating deal.

Defence Force detains 112 migrants

THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force apprehended 112 undocumented Haitian migrants some 24 nautical miles west of South Point, Long Island on Thursday morning.

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Abaco man held over ammunition find

A 25-year-old Abaco man was arrested at the Grand Bahama International Airport on Sunday after a large quantity of ammunition was allegedly discovered in his luggage, police reported.

Guardians of our health

ALTHOUGH highly unlikely, there is a remote possibility that an exposed resident could develop a late-onset health condition due to oil spill toxins.

VAT on charity purchases

VAT. The Salvation Army Thrift shop has been adding VAT to every purchase made at their shop, including clothing, books and other useful items.

Trust in govt with our health?

THE TUC reportedly believes “every Bahamian should have equal access to quality health care”. Surely, no one would wish otherwise.

A ray of light . . .

Please allow me a small space in your valuable newspaper to send a great big thank you to the Chairman, management and staff of the Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC).

Hurricane Centre watches system near southeastern Bahamas

THE National Hurricane Centre (NHC) in Miami is monitoring a weather system over the western Atlantic Ocean near the southeastern Bahamas on Sunday.

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Man granted bail on charge of intentional libel against his wife

A MAN was granted bail after he was accused of libel against his wife.

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GB man accused with attempted killing

A GRAND Bahama man was charged in a Freeport Magistrate’s Court yesterday with attempted murder.

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Update: The deceased appeared to have head trauma

Police are at the scene of a Jasmine Gardens home, near the Jordan Prince William school

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Bail set at $2,000 for injuring woman

A MAN was granted $2,000 bail in court yesterday after being accused of injuring a woman last week.

High-powered weapon found

High-powered weapon found BY DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - A high-powered automatic weapon with ammunition was discovered in the Freeport area over the weekend, police reported. Officers of the Drug Enforc

High-powered weapon found

High-powered weapon found BY DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - A high-powered automatic weapon with ammunition was discovered in the Freeport area over the weekend, police reported. Officers of the Drug Enforc

High-powered weapon found

High-powered weapon found BY DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - A high-powered automatic weapon with ammunition was discovered in the Freeport area over the weekend, police reported. Officers of the Drug Enforc

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Police hunt pair over murder

POLICE in New Providence have issued wanted posters for two men they want to question for murder.

Nygard coming back to roost?

Peter Nygard seemed to dominate the news today, May 20th, 2021, including his unpaid legal team.

Police seize over $20k fake currency

Police seized more than $22,000 in counterfeit Bahamian currency last year even though the ratio of fake notes to genuine bills appears to be dropping.