PHOTO OF THE WEEK
J P MORGAN’S NASSAU HEADQUARTERS: Prime Minister Philip Davis cut the ribbon for the new headquarters for J P Morgan
THE WAY THE YOUNG TALK TO ONE ANOTHER
During the past week, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration issued a statement with regard to allegations of abuse
LACK OF RESPECT AND INCIVILITY
If you mine the mini videos that have become the fashion on Tiktok, Instagram and Facebook of Bahamians in their
THE PLP’S THIRD CONSECUTIVE TERM
The Chairman of the PLP Fred Mitchell gathered an eclectic group of partisans in Grand Bahama at the home of
“I’M COMING HOME” A HIT SONG FOR INDEPENDENCE
The following is a statement from the voice note of Fred Mitchell, Chairman of the PLP responding to the Organization
THE U S COMMITS AN UNFRIENDLY ACT TOWARD THE BAHAMAS
The United States government has imposed a 12.5 per cent tariff ( up from ten per cent imposed earlier) on
CUBA IS SUFFERING COLLECTIVE PUNISHMENT
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal A United States Congresswoman challenged the policy of her government on the embargo of Cuba by the
Don’t Let a Tariff Go to Waste
ABAGAIL CARTWRIGHT’S DEAN’S BLUE HOLE For years, we have described The Bahamas as a tourism-driven economy. While that is true,
Grand Bahama Shipyard
FELIX SANDS WRITES FROM GRAND BAHAMA Today, we focus on The Grand Bahama Shipyard and its business model of 26
IMMIGRATION CONCERNED ABOUT ABUSE OF DETAINEES
Minister of State For Immigration Darron Pickstock The following statement was issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration:
The Funeral Of Emily Burnside
From Facebook: I attended the funeral of Emily Burnside of Fox Hill at Ebenezer Methodist Church on Shirley St and
The Fox Hill Flag Raising
From Facebook: My family, friends and colleagues joined me and the people of Fox Hill to mark the 53rd anniversary
Meeting Three Ladies Of Quality
From Facebook: Glad reunion day with with these three lovely ladies Annette Poitier, Del Johnson, Judy Munroe. They are PLP
Happy Birthday Shelagh Strachan At 95
From Facebook: I was pleased to visit with Mrs Shelagh Strachan, mother of Dr Cyprian Strachan, Jonathan Strachan and P
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
GROUNDBREAKING FOR NEW LNG GAS TERMINAL: Prime Minister Philip Davis with Minister for Energy JoBeth Coleby Davis and Sir Franklin
A NATION MOURNS ITS YOUNG BUT LEARNS NOTHING
There was an horrific plane crash in the pine barrens of North Andros on 10 July 2026. That was Independence
THE SPECULATION ABOUT THE PLANE CRASH
The social media posts were filled with speculation about what caused the crash of the plane in which ten souls
A MINISTER OF THE GOVERNMENT SPEAKS OUT ON BPL
There was a torrent of comments last week on line about the fact that Pia Glover Rolle, the Minister for
FRED MITCHELL ON THE WAY WE LIVE
The following is a transcript of a voice note sent to PLP supporters by the Chairman of the PLP Fred
TRIBUNE: SYSTEMIC REVIEW WOULD MAKE A DIFFERENCE
The Tribune has been unusually thoughtful of late with regard to several public policy issues. One is banking. The other
WAR BREAKS OUT AGAIN AND WE PAY THE PRICE
The Gulf Region, in particular the Straits of Hormuz, that were all peaceful and usable by the international community for
CUBA HAS ITS SAY AT THE UNITED NATIONS
There was a general debate at the United Nations on a resolution sponsored by Cuba to air the issue of
LIFE IN LONG ISLAND
The Rowdy Boys road paving company in Long Island is locked and loaded to go. The airport construction is moving
Two Conversations, One Problem
ABAGAIL CARTWRIGHT’S DEAN’S BLUE HOLE Last week, the Minister of Education confirmed that The Bahamas is facing a shortage of
With The Children At Summer Camp In Fox Hill
From Facebook: With the children of the Fox Hill Urban Renewal Summer programme held on the grounds of the Sandilands
The Long Is Airport
From Facebook: The work on the Deadman’s Cay International Airport continues evidenced by my morning walk 13 July 2026 Fred
Olivia Turnquest
From Facebooks: My farewell photo with Olivia Turnquest, owner of Ellen’s Inn, and the place where we stay every year
Honouring Sir Henry
From Facebook: We gathered at the grave of Sir Henry Taylor in the Roman Catholic Cemetery at Clarence Town, Long
Visiting Church In Long Island
From Facebook: It was a pleasure to attend the Beaulah Baptist Church in North Long Island in the settlement of
With The Adderleys And The Minnises
A delightful morning spent with the Adderley family in South Long Island with Ian and his mother Colean, along with
Beyond the Flag
ABIGAIL CARTWRIGHT WRITES FROM DEAN’S BLUE HOLE Every Independence, I look forward to the celebrations at Clifford Park, the display
Celebrating 53 Years of Independence
FELIX SANDS WRITES FROM FREEPORT The Bahamas, my country, would not trade it for any other country in the world.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
THE LEADERS OF THE CARIBBEAN IN CONFERENCE IN ST LUCIA. 4 July 2026. Our photo of the week
THE DEATH CAUSED BY FLAMINGO AIRLINES
We extend condolences to the families of the 8 people who died in a plane crash on Independence Day as
WILL THE FNM SHOW UP AND SUPPORT INDEPENDENCE FUNCIONS?
The Free National Movement, the major opposition party in The Bahamas, opposed independence in 1973. Fifty three years later, no
THE MEANING OF INDEDPENDENCE
Down in St Lucia, the struggle for the deeper relationship of the dependent territories of Britain, the Netherlands and France,
THE UNITED STATES FORCES CHANGES
There was a Defence Minister’s conference taking place last week for the hemisphere in Peru. All the countries of the
TRINIDAD FORCES THEIR CASE TO COURT
The Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Kamla Persad Bissessar came to the CARICOM conference of Heads of Government armed
PRIME MINISTER DAVIS AT CARICOM
Prime Minister Philip Davis led the delegation of The Bahamas to the Heads of Government conference of CARICOM leaders in
MAD MAX FROM LONG ISLAND UNDERMINING PINTARD
The last time the PLP got in the FNM’s business it was to help Hubert Minnis win the race for