| The Tribune

Man shot dead in Abaco, two women shot at in separate incidents

Abaco police are investigating a homicide in Marsh Harbour and two other shooting incidents on the island early on Saturday morning.

Govt 'may be close' to locking down areas for housing out west

TRANSPORT and Housing Minister JoBeth Coleby Davis says government may be close to locking down prospective areas in the western portion of New Providence “that will be better” than the area at Prospect Ridge proposed by the previous Minnis administration.

Four more COVID-19 deaths confirmed

FOUR new COVID-19 deaths have been confirmed bringing the country’s fatality count to 735, according to the Ministry of Health Friday.

Discussions held over rebuilding of Potter’s Cay stalls

OFFICIALS of the Ministry of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs met several top union executives to discuss a number of administrative matters regarding the public markets and the rebuilding of the six stalls at Potter’s Cay that were destroyed by fire last year.

Low turnout for local govt vote

VOTER participation was low at various polling sites yesterday during local government elections on Grand Bahama, particularly in the Freeport area.

Doctors: Gender violence is a public health concern

THE Medical Association of The Bahamas says the prevalence of gender-based violence in the country is a public health concern that must come to an end.

Gov’t targets Budget surplus by June 2025

The Government is targeting a first-ever Budget surplus of $71.9m by 2024-2025 without having to introduce new and/or increased taxes, its latest fiscal projections revealed last night.

$3m marijuana haul discovered on board boat

POLICE arrested three Bahamian men in the Ragged Island chain after they found $3m worth of suspected marijuana aboard their boat.

SANDALS STEP ON RECOVERY ROAD: PM celebrates reopening of resort after refit which will create 900 new jobs

TOURISM’S recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic got a boost yesterday when Sandals Royal Bahamian resort and offshore island reopened after the completion of a $55 million renovation that will create 900 new jobs.

Flags return to full mast tomorrow

THE country’s flags, which were flown at half-mast at home and at embassies around the world after the death of Sir Sidney Poitier, will return to full-mast on Saturday.

The bridge

The 2021 general elections were pivotal to the recovery of the nation from the ravages of the devastating hurricane Dorian and her brother Andrew coupled with the arrival of the cousin COVID-19. They all came here uninvited and, clearly, we had not prepared rooms for them.

Did Dubai trip show our culture?

Who we sent to the Dubai Trade Fair raises yet again what really is the culture of our country? Culture is US!

Softball fields being refurbished

WITH the new baseball stadium now projected to be completed by the end of the year, the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture is partnering with a number of local companies to renovate the softball fields at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex free of charge.

Major Jr: Newton ‘neglecting the people around him’

LOOKING at the landscape of tennis in the country, professional player Kevin Major Jr said there is a need for a change in leadership of the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association in order for the sport to continue to progress.

Farmer raises climate query for $60m project

A BAHAMIAN farmer is questioning whether enclosed agricultural projects, such as Eeden Farms’ $60m Gladstone Road joint venture, can thrive due to this nation’s hot climate.

Potter’s Cay vendors wait to kickstart blaze rebuild

POTTER’S Cay vendors yesterday said they expect to be informed in a fortnight’s time when building materials will be released to repair the devastation caused by last April’s fire.

Standing committee proposed to examine house budget

MPs debated a resolution yesterday that would establish a standing committee to examine the management and budget of the House of Assembly and consider various matters, including those related to salaries, allowances, infrastructural needs and the relationship between the legislature and executive branches of government.

All results / Stories

Sort By

Date

Authors