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Volume: 123 No. 45, Wednesday, January 28, 2026
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CORRUPTION CLAIM ‘OFFENSIVE’: KNOWLES • “One bad apple does not spoil the entire bunch,” says Police Commissioner • 2025 figures reveal steep decline in murders, armed robberies and other major offences • Fire damage across the Bahamas surged to an estimated $58.2m • 169 complaints against police lodged by civilians but only four convictions or resignations
POLICE Chief Shanta Knowles speaks during the RBPF Meet the Press conference yesterday. Photo: Shawn Hanna
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RAHMING CONFIRMS GB POWER Davis: Progress is not PROUD MOM AS EDGECOMBE MAKES always ribbon-cutting NBA ALL-STAR RISING STAR SELECTION COMPANY IS ‘ACQUISITION’ By Neil Hartnell Tribune Business Editor nhartnell@tribunemedia.net
By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net
MISGIVINGS were last night voiced about the Government’s planned purchase of Grand Bahama Power Company after it was confirmed that the Prime Minister was referring to an “acquisition” as opposed to just taking
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis on Tuesday defended his administration’s record on Grand Bahama, pushing back against criticism that several headline projects
PRIME MINISTER PHILIP DAVIS regulatory “control” over the energy monopoly. See BUSINESS FOR STORY
announced early in his term — including the Grand Lucayan Resort, a new international airport and a new hospital — remain undelivered more than four years later. Addressing the longstalled Grand Lucayan DAVIS - SEE PAGE FIVE
KILLARNEY BRANCH EYES ROBYN LYNES FOR PLP CANDIDATE SLOT By LEANDRA ROLLE Tribune Chief Reporter lrolle@tribunemedia.net INTEREST is growing over who will be the Progressive Liberal Party’s candidate for the Killarney seat in what is expected to be a hotly contested race, with former Senator Robyn Lynes emerging as a potential contender. The Tribune can confirm
ROBYN LYNES that members of the party’s Killarney branch met KILLARNEY - SEE PAGE FIVE
VJ EDGECOMBE’S MOM BENDRA ROLLE VJ Edgecombe’s Mom Bendra Rolle beams with pride at her son’s 2026 NBA ALL-STAR Rising Star selection. The rookie guard for the Philadelphia 76ers has been selected to compete in the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars Game set for Friday, February 13, at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. Ms Rolle said: “God continues to show that he can do all things. My family and I
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remain so happy and grateful for VJ’s early success. More than my son’s talented play on the court, as a mother, I take a deeper sense of pride in the person he has grown to become. VJ is consistently humble and hungry to succeed. Like so many family members, friends, and fans, I’m truly excited about his recent NBA All-Star Rising Star selection. SEE SPORTS for story