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UPDATES - How to help: guide to the relief efforts following Joaquin
A NUMBER of relief efforts have been launched around The Bahamas to assist those who have been affected by Hurricane Joaquin. The Tribune here lists some of the efforts in the community, along with where you can drop off donations and how you can help through volunteering or financial donations.
Eugene Horton and his slate returned to office
WITH a resounding vote of confidence, president Eugene Horton and his entire slate of officers were returned to office as the Bahamas Basketball Federation’s executives for the next four years to complete the job they started.
25,000-acre dispute solution 'critical to 'thousands of jobs'
Resolving a long-running dispute that has tied up 25,000 acres of prime real estate is "critical" to potentially creating "thousands of jobs" and reversing Long Island's depopulation, a Court of Appeal ruling havi
Central Bank eyes digital B$ by 2021
THE Central Bank is aiming to roll-out a ‘test’ digital Bahamian currency by 2021, the Deputy Prime Minister disclosed yesterday, while slamming the banks for “forcing” electronic banking.K P Turnquest, in an address to the ComplianceAid Caribbean An
Concerns over new travel policy for Eleuthera
WHAT was supposed to be a fun getaway to Eleuthera for the Easter holiday weekend is now full of uncertainty for Dianna Malone, who fears she might not be able to return home as planned due to a new travel policy implemented for that island.
Port Dept’s $600k tug boat repairs are ‘exorbitant’
The Auditor General has urged the Port Department to assess alternative options for its tug boat fleet, branding the over $600,000 spent on repairs as “exorbitant” and not necessarily providing taxpayers with ‘value for money’.
Invasive species and their threat to the Bahamas
Small island states such as The Bahamas are especially vulnerable to invasions by non-native or alien species.
‘Believe it when I see it’ investment attitude
While there are some indicators that the Eleuthera economy is headed in the right direction, the island’s Chamber of Commerce chief says many residents have adopted a “believe it when I see it” attitude to development promises.
Man faces court over sex attack on tourist
A man was remanded to prison without bail yesterday after being charged in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a tourist on an island less than a mile from Paradise Island.
Three fields of drugs discovered in Long Island
DRUG Enforcement Unit officers uprooted more than 1,000 marijuana plants on Tuesday from three fields discovered in Long Island.
Roberts blasts Butler-Turner over criticism of government
PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts shot back at Long Island MP Loretta Butler Turner’s criticism of the Christie administration, saying the opposition member is “confused”.
Eleuthera seeks three year incentive extend
The Eleuthera Chamber of Commerce yesterday urged the Government to grant a three-year extension to the island’s Family Island Development Act incentives, its president describing this as “crucial” to developing its economy.
Sands: Still room to grow, with Family Islands key
The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association president said there is “more room for growth” and that the country should prepare for the consistency of year round tourism especially in the Family Islands.
Man denied bail over regatta murder charge
A MAN is behind bars after being arraigned in connection with the murder of a Harbour Islander at a regatta on Cat Island.
BEC still trying to establish cause of island-wide outage
THE Bahamas Electricity Corporation is still investigating the cause of yesterday's island-wide power outage that left thousands of customers without se
Anger over poll notice
FREEPORT - The Democratic National Alliance has criticised the FNM government for not providing sufficient notice of its sudden decision to allow Advanced Pol
Concern over marine poachers
Concern over marine poachers By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net PRIME Minister Hubert Ingraham will hold a meeting with Long Island fishermen to discuss growing concerns about marine poachers in the area. During the FNM's
Concern over marine poachers
Concern over marine poachers By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net PRIME Minister Hubert Ingraham will hold a meeting with Long Island fishermen to discuss growing concerns about marine poachers in the area. During the FNM's
Concern over marine poachers
Concern over marine poachers By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net PRIME Minister Hubert Ingraham will hold a meeting with Long Island fishermen to discuss growing concerns about marine poachers in the area. During the FNM's
Cement maker hails 2023 as ‘amazing year’ in construction
A cement manufacturer yesterday branded 2023 an “amazing year” for construction as it focuses on expansion to the Family Islands in 2024.