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Volume: 122 No. 219, October 7, 2025
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PM: ‘STAY ALERT’ AMID VOTE DEBATE Davis tells supporters now not the time for politics but ‘stay ready’ By RASHAD ROLLE Tribune News Editor rrolle@tribunemedia.net PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis urged Progressive Liberal Party supporters last night to “stay alert, stay ready, and stay faithful.” His comment came as some within his party debate whether he should call an early general election
rather than proceed with a by-election in Golden Isles following the death of MP Vaughn Miller. Speaking during the PLP’s “Southern Link-Up” rally last night, Mr Davis acknowledged the questions swirling among members about the future but said now is not the time for politics. “I know many of you BE ALERT - SEE PAGE TWO
RESIDENTS VOICE FLOODING FEARS OVER NEW HOSPITAL By ANNELIA NIXON Tribune Business Reporter anixon@tribunemedia.net HOMEOWNERS and residents last night argued that recent flooding from Tropical Storm Imelda shows why Perpall Tract is not a suitable location for New Providence’s new $285.25m hospital. Persons from surrounding
communities also raised concerns about noise and traffic pollution at last night’s Town Planning Committee public consultation. The hospital is targeted for a 50-acre site on New Providence Highway in an area between the six-legged roundabout and the Saunders Beach roundabout. FULL STORY - SEE BUSINESS
POLICE on the scene where a man in his 20s was gunned down outside his home off Seabreeze Lane last night. Photo: Dante Carrer/Tribune Staff
Victim shot dead by gunmen outside his Seabreeze home MAN HIT BY A MAN in his 20s was shot and killed by gunmen outside his home in Seabreeze last night. Chief Superintendent Sheria King told reporters the fatal shooting occurred around 8pm on Concha Road, off Seabreeze Lane.
She said the victim had just arrived at his residence when a dark Japanese vehicle pulled up and its occupants opened fire, fatally wounding him. CSP King said police do not yet know the motive for the killing.
When asked about a video purportedly circulating online that reportedly shows the victim being ambushed by gunmen, she said she could not confirm it was connected to the MURDER - SEE PAGE THREE
$7m hospital to be first private facility built on Family Island By LYNAIRE MUNNINGS Tribune Staff Reporter lmunnings@tribunemedia.net RESIDENTS of Eleuthera marked a milestone today with the opening of Eleuthera Wellness Hospital, the first private hospital to operate on a Family Island.
Located in Palmetto Point, the $7 million, fivebed acute care facility also includes a six-bed urgent care emergency room equipped for advanced cardiac and trauma life support. While round-the-clock hospital services begin on HOSPITAL - SEE PAGE THREE
A NEW $7m private hospital announced at a press conference in Eleuthera yesterday.
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BUS IS GB’S NINTH TRAFFIC FATALITY
By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net A GRAND Bahama electrician was killed after being struck by a bus while walking along Coral Road on Sunday night, pushing the island’s traffic death toll to nine for the year. Police said officers were called to the scene shortly after 8pm following reports of a collision involving a vehicle and a male pedestrian. The victim, identified as Warren Clarke, 54, sustained severe injuries and was taken to PEDESTRIAN - SEE PAGE FIVE