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12-man water polo team named

BAHAMAS Aquatics has selected a 12-member team to represent the Bahamas at the Union Americana De Natacio (UANA) IV Pan American Youth Men’s and Women’s Water Polo 17-and-under Championships, scheduled for the National Aquatic Centre in Balmain, Couv

Victim may be an innocent bystander caught in crossfire

POLICE suspect a man who was shot dead on Sunday morning in Freeport was an innocent bystander caught in gunfire from two armed men who had just robbed a nearby nightspot.Although identification is being withheld pending notification of next of kin,

Arrests as police crack major criminal GB gang

GRAND Bahama police have cracked down on a major stealing ring in Freeport and Eight Mile Rock, arresting several persons and recovering thousands of dollars worth of stolen items and property.

Roberts and Maginley win title

The third time appearance in the reunion of long-time close friends Bahamian Justin Roberts and Antigua & Barbuda’s Jody Maginley turned out to be the charm as they teamed up to win their first International Tennis Federation men’s doubles crown.

21 years for people smuggler

A JAMAICAN man - who claims that he was born in The Bahamas and was being denied entry into the country after being deemed an “undesirable” - has been sentenced to more than two decades in a US prison for running a human smuggling operation.

'Paradigm shift' for technology hub, logistics

A drone operator yesterday said its multi-million dollar investment will produce both “a paradigm shift in Bahamian logistics” and a much-needed boost for the Grand Bahama technology hub. Arthur Frisch, co-founder of Hogfish Ventures, told Tribune B

Freeport man charged with two counts of attempted murder

A FREEPORT man on Friday was charged with two counts of attempted murder. Edvardo Evans, 33, of Bruce Avenue, appeared in court before Magistrate Charlton Smith where it alleged that on Sunday, July 7 at Freeport, he, being concerned with others, at

WORLD VIEW – The new burden of diplomacy: the enemy within

THE mess resulting from reports that the British Ambassador to the United States, Sir Kim Darroch made about President Donald Trump and his administration underscore the dangers of leaking confidential government documents.

Mother charged with assault, son with causing harm

A MOTHER and her minor son were arraigned on Friday in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court – one for assault and the other for causing harm.

'Skeleton in closet' fear over debt fall

A governance reformer yesterday expressed fears that “a skeleton in the closet” could yet derail the government’s achievement of the first quarterly national debt reduction for years. Robert Myers, the Organisation for Responsible Governance’s (ORG)

'We need people in politics who can contribute'

SENATE president Katherine Smith says while she supports having more women enter politics, having people who are qualified to run who can make a contribution to the growth and development of the country is greatly needed.Her comments came during an i

GB freight company working to keep its business running

BOB Clutter, co-owner of GB Express, is “seriously considering” continuing its air-cargo express service in Freeport following recent discussions with the government about air freight customs procedures that would relieve some costs for air couriers.

Man jailed and fined over drugs possession

A man convicted of possession of dangerous drugs with intent to supply was sentenced to one year in prison and fined $2,000 by a Freeport Magistrate on Friday.

STATESIDE: Hail to the Chief (well, not from everybody)

Two nations that are linked by several factors celebrated their independence days last week, one day apart. A comparison of the two is intriguing.

Company removes 'boat load of harbour garbage'

A Bahamian mosquito control firm has cleaned up Nassau Harbour by removing a “boat load of garbage” from the water and bushes along the western Paradise Island shoreline. Bahamas Mosquito Fogging Company collected plastic, styrofoam, tyres, nets, ro

Grand Bahama enjoys spectacular Independence celebrations

THE 46th annual Independence Celebrations in Grand Bahama ended with a spectacular fireworks display at Independence Park, following a cultural extravaganza and flagraising on Monday evening.

Turnquest promises to support GB business

DEPUTY Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest said the government is committed to facilitating the ease of doing business in Grand Bahama. He spoke after the owners of an air-cargo business, which has operated in Freeport for some 20 years, said they are

Architect chief: Building permit 'red tape' rising

A senior Bahamian architect yesterday argued that building permit “red tape” is increasing, not decreasing, and added: “I don’t know anyone who gets an approval in less than six months.”Gustavus Ferguson, the Institute of Bahamian Architects (IBA) pr

Enough to make your eyes bulge

A popular phrase these days is, “there are many ways to skin a cat”, with apologies to cat and animal lovers.

'Slow climb out' on govt reform goals

The government has been urged to “speed up” its short-term transformation targets, a governance reformer suggesting current goals indicate “a slow climb out” for the economy. Robert Myers, pictured , the Organisation for Responsible Governance’s (OR

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