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Relative heard gunshots that killed teen

A RELATIVE of a 17-year-old boy who was fatally shot on Wednesday said she heard gunshots moments before learning the teen had met his demise.

Say No to maskholes

Wear a mask. Keep a six-foot distance. Wash your hands.

Jobless benefit rise shows the economy ‘really, really bad’

A National Insurance Board (NIB) executive says an increase in unemployment benefit applications shows “all is not well” with the Bahamian economy, with new contributors to the social security scheme declining.

Landfill bid shortlist ready 'in two weeks'

Bidders will know in about two weeks whether they have qualified to submit a full offer to manage the New Providence landfill, a Cabinet Minister describing the process as “a game changer”.Romauld Ferreira, minister of the environment, told Tribune B

‘Father of Pac-Man’ has died age 91

Masaya Nakamura, the “Father of Pac-Man” who founded the Japanese video game company behind the hit creature-gobbling game, has died. He was 91.

Putting a new face on Over-the-Hill

MORE than 13,000 cubic yards of debris were removed from the Bain and Grants Town community during the first two days of the government’s Over-the-Hill clean-up campaign.The campaign began on Friday and ramped up its operation on Saturday. Some of th

World Cup boosts Bahamas tourism

The Bahamian tourism industry and wider economy have been boosted by the hundreds of visitors who descended on Nassau for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2017.

JA Bahamas celebrates next generation’s achievements

UNDER the theme “Solving Tomorrow’s Problems Today” Junior Achievement Bahamas recently held its 38th annual awards ceremony where the outstanding accomplishments of the achievers, volunteers and counselling firms for the 2016/2017 year were honoured.

Special place for special people

WHAT WAS once an old home adjacent to the Bahamas Down Syndrome Center and Friends Center in Village Road has recently been restored into the awe-inspiring Ty’s Place - a Coffee Shop, Juice Bar and Deli.The establishment of Ty’s Place now employs adu

#FIXGRANDBAHAMA aims to bring awareness to island's problems

THE “Fix Grand Bahama” hashtag is gaining momentum on social media to bring awareness to the depressed economic state of the island. Many persons residing on Grand Bahama are sharing the hashtag on Facebook and asking others to join in.With Grand B

Juice drink producers: 'Impossible to compete'

BAHAMIAN juice drink manufacturers yesterday said they were still exploring ways to combat the 50 per cent tariff slash for rival imports, one telling Tribune Business: “It’s not difficult to compete; it’s impossible”.Mervin Sweeting Jr, president of

Reports of Ronnie Butler’s health dismissed as fake news

BELOVED Bahamian musician Ronnie Butler is alive, contrary to social media reports which were widely spread yesterday morning.

DPM: We must address 'upside down' economy

THE deputy prime minister yesterday said “structural adjustments” and “a cultural shift” are needed to address The Bahamas’ “upside down” economy.K Peter Turnquest told the National Conclave of Chambers of Commerce that the government remained resolu

BTC outsources '916' operator assistance

THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company has confirmed the outsourcing of its '916' operator assistance platform to an external partner.

Governing with bad priorities

The prevailing narrative that brought the FNM to office and has sustained it in campaign mode for the last 17 months is that the previous administration left the treasury bare. This, in turn, explains the cutbacks and tax increases that have characterised their tenure to date.

Bannister urges move on Shell deal

Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) incoming board was yesterday urged to close an agreement for more reliable, cheaper energy with Shell North America as “quickly as possible”.

Hospital operations cancelled again as temperature soars

NON-emergency operations at Princess Margaret Hospital have been cancelled again to allow urgent repairs to air-conditioning units in operating theatres.

Splashing out this summer

THE children of Bimini can now enjoy the stunning marine environment that surrounds them with increased safety and confidence thanks to a groundbreaking partnership led by Save The Bays.The environmental advocacy group partnered with SwimTayka and Wa

Sterling meets Gov't on hurricane hole project

Sterling Global Financial’s executives met with the Ministry of Works to review plans for their $250m redevelopment of Paradise Island’s Hurricane Hole property.Desmond Bannister, minister of works, and Melanie Roach, director of public work, reviewe

Blazing a trail

LEAGUE champions and national record holders are among the highly skilled student-athletes at University of The Bahamas. UB celebrated these trailblazers recently during the inaugural Athletics Awards Banquet held at the British Colonial Hilton in downtown Nassau.

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