Herschel Walker confirmed by Senate to serve as US ambassador to the Bahamas

Before President Donald Trump took office for his second term, he nominated Walker in December to serve in the role. Walker served on Trump's first administration as co-chair of the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. A previous...

The Bahamas must embrace digital governance — or risk being left behind

The Bahamas has long wrestled with the ghosts of opacity, weak accountability, and the perception, if not the reality, of corruption. The public’s demand for truth and fairness has often been met with slow responses, bureaucratic bottlenecks, or...

Cooper: Canadian visitors to The Bahamas up 50%

The Bahamas has experienced 50 percent growth in visitors from the Canadian market, as geopolitical tensions change the habits of Canadian tourists, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation Chester Cooper said during...

Fox hints at possible political run

Former NBA champion Rick Fox has hinted he is mulling a political run. “I've been hearing from a lot of you lately asking if I'm thinking about politics ... if I'd consider running in the next general election," said Fox in a Facebook post on...

Herschel Walker confirmed as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas after failed Senate bid

The Senate on Tuesday confirmed former football star Herschel Walker to serve as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas. President Trump nominated Walker for the diplomatic post last year, after the retired running back entered the political fray by...

Herschel Walker confirmed as first US Ambassador to the Bahamas in 15 years

After nearly 15 years without a U.S. ambassador in Nassau, former NFL star and political candidate Herschel Walker has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the next ambassador to the Bahamas. - Advertisement - The vote, held Tuesday, came as part...

Ex-NFL Star Herschel Walker Confirmed as First US Bahamas Ambassador in Nearly 15 Years

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed former NFL star and political candidate Herschel Walker to serve as the United States’ next ambassador to the Bahamas, filling a position that has been vacant for nearly 15 years. Walker was one of...

Provider's $7m investment gives Eleuthera first hospital

By ANNELIA NIXON Tribune Business Reporter anixon@tribunemedia.net A Bahamian healthcare provider yesterday said its $7m investment has transformed the Eleuthera Medical Centre into the island's first hospital with operations due to start today....

Tiger Woods' latest health news casts a shadow over newfound optimism

Tiger Woods' absence from the initial field of the 2025 Hero World Challenge has sparked renewed speculation about his recovery and future in competitive golf. The 15-time major champion, who hosts the annual tournament at Albany Golf Club in the...

Herschel Walker confirmed by U.S. Senate as ambassador to the Bahamas

ATLANTA — Former Georgia Bulldog, NFL great and unsuccessful Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker has been confirmed as the next ambassador to the Bahamas. The U.S. Senate passed Senate Resolution 412 on Tuesday evening, confirming more than...

Herschel Walker confirmed as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas

Trump wants Herschel Walker for post Trump wants Herschel Walker to be U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas 00:51 The Senate on Tuesday confirmed former football star Herschel Walker to serve as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas. President Trump nominated...

Homeowners: New Hospital Will Create Flooding Nightmare 

Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A flooding nightmare, that’s what the Grove West Homeowners Association says residents could face if the government...

Ex-NFL star Herschel Walker confirmed as first U.S. Bahamas ambassador in nearly 15 years

By Jasper Ward WASHINGTON(Reuters) -The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed former NFL star and political candidate Herschel Walker to serve as the United States' next ambassador to the Bahamas, filling a position that has been vacant for nearly 15...

$7m hospital to be first private facility built on Family Island

MeMbers of Bahamas Wellness Health System at launch of a $7m private hospital on Eleuthera on October 6, 2025. Photo: Cay Focus Photography By LYNAIRE MUNNINGS Tribune Staff Reporter lmunnings@tribunemedia.net RESIDENTS of Eleuthera marked a...

Darville: Bahamas Electronic Medical Records will be rolled out by year’s end

By RASHAD ROLLE Tribune News Editor rrolle@tribunemedia.net THE government says the Bahamas Electronic Medical Records+ (BEMR) system will be fully rolled out across the country by the end of 2025, a move officials describe as one of the biggest...

BACSWN set to roll out new aviation emergency-response network across Bahamas

BACSWN officials met with airport and health administrators and conducted town hall meetings in both North and South Long Island to inform the public of the implementation of aviation emergency response services throughout The Bahamas, in...

Worrying Tiger Woods News Emerges Days After Positive Health Update Came to Light

Tiger Woods was swinging freely on a driving range at Liberty National. The visuals meant signs of recovery from his ruptured Achilles tendon surgery. But just as optimism started to build, new concerns emerged. Watch What’s Trending Now! This...

$7m Eleuthera Wellness Hospital opens today

Doors to the $7 million Eleuthera Wellness Hospital will open today in Palmetto Point, marking the launch of the first private hospital on the Family Islands. Featuring a five-bed acute care unit, and a six-bed urgent care and emergency room, the...

John McEnroe hosts clinic at Baha Mar Resort

Baha Mar resort’s John McEnroe Tennis Center has served as a hub for racquet-style events recently. Seven-time men’s singles grand slam champion John McEnroe, of the United States, paid a special visit to the luxury resort on Saturday to conduct a...

Police investigate shooting which leaves 22-year-old man hospitalized

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Sunday, 12th October, 2025, which left an adult male hospitalized. Shortly before 9:00 p.m., ShotSpotter Technology alerted officers to gunfire on Ash Lane, off...