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Butler-Turner says she will run as independent
OFFICIAL Opposition Leader Loretta Butler-Turner yesterday confirmed that her bid for re-election in Long Island during the upcoming general election would be as an independent candidate, weeks after insisting that she was forming a “very powerful and bold” coalition with Senator Branville McCartney and the Democratic National Alliance.
Davis criticises Minnis' budget tour
WITH Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis resuming his Family Island tour in promotion of the budget, opposition leader Philip “Brave” Davis is having second thoughts about doing a taxpayer funded tour of his own, calling Dr Minnis’ travels a waste of money all to serve a purely political agenda.
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
Tourist arrivals driven by 78% cruise isle rise
A 78 percent increase in arrivals to the cruise lines’ private Bahamian islands was the sole factor driving increased visitor numbers during January 2020, it was revealed yesterday. K Peter Turnquest, unveiling the government’s fiscal and economic p
Chamber chief: 'Progress on reopening is occurring'
The Chamber of Commerce’s chief executive has reassured that “progress is being made” on reopening the Bahamian economy despite the outcry over restrictions being left in place on some Family Islands. Jeffrey Beckles acknowledged that more work is n
Carnival signing a 'significant step' towards rebuilding Grand Bahama
KWASI Thompson, State Minister for Grand Bahama, sees the signing of a heads of agreement with Carnival Corporation as a “significant step” towards the rebuilding of a new, improved Grand Bahama – an island left in ruins following Hurricane Dorian.
Tourism tells Canada: We're open for visitors
Top Ministry of Tourism executives last week travelled to Montreal to deliver the message that The Bahamas is open for business and ready for Canadian travellers after Hurricane Dorian. Dionisio D’Aguilar, minister of tourism, and Ellison ‘Tommy’ Tho
38,400 doses of J&J vaccine delivered
ABOUT 38,400 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine arrived in the Bahamas yesterday.
British Virgin Islands declares sanctuary for all shark species
THE British Virgin Islands declared its territorial waters a sanctuary for all shark species yesterday to help protect the marine predators whose global numbers have been dwindling dramatically.
Jewelry store raid on Paradise Island
TWO armed thieves robbed a jewelry store on Paradise Island Tuesday night police said. The incident happened shortly after 11pm. The thieves, one armed with a firearm, entered the store and held the employees at bay. They stole an undetermined amo
Family Island tourism firms to reopen today
The Prime Minister’s Office has given permission for Family Island-based tourism attractions, excursions and tours to resume operations from today.It added that wearing face masks and the implementation of physical distancing protocols will be mandat
UPDATED: No one hurt in crash landing
Reports have reached The Tribune of a plane suffering damage while landing in Long Island this afternoon.
172 illegal immigrants apprehended
172 illegal immigrants were apprehended by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force off Rose Island this morning.
Mixed track record of out island resort projects
THE so-called “anchor project” model of development is a hot-button topic these days – critics say we are selling our birthright to foreign speculators for a mess of pottage.
UPDATED: Traffic fatality on Paradise Island Bridge
POLICE are investigating a traffic fatality that occurred on the southbound Paradise Island bridge on Tuesday night.
Rugby Sevens Qualifiers rock Nassau
RUGBY Americas North (RAN) hosted its Sevens Qualifiers over the weekend as the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium hosted the top programmes in the region looking to advance in further international competition.
BTC activates 4G in Bimini, Berry Islands
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) announced yesterday that it had officially activitated 4G services in Bimini and the Berry Islands, allowing customers to tap into better services and faster speeds on their mobile phones and wireless devices.
Anglican diocese to host 111th synod
Hundreds of Anglicans from throughout the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands will gather at Christ Church Cathedral tonight for the Pontifical Concelebrated Eucharist to mark the opening of the 111th Session of the Synod of the Diocese.
BEC UPDATE
The Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) is advising its customers in New Providence and the Family Islands of its preparedness for Hurricane Sandy.
12.20PM UPDATE: VIDEOS, PHOTOS, BEC INFO, NEMA WARNING FOR MOTORISTS & PEDESTRIANS
The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA is STRONGLY advising motorists and pedestrians to avoid that stretch of West Bay Street from Sandy Port to the Caves, as well as West Bay Street and Nassau Street near Junkanoo Beach due to waves from the strong winds crashing over the shoreline.