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$24 million in contracts in FNM's last days
THE former government issued more than 80 contracts worth more than $24 million during the period of the election campaign, it has been claimed.
Officers accused of $32,000 theft
TWO Royal Bahamas Defence Force officers have denied stealing $32,000 worth of machinery from their agency's base.
Report on crime
IN today's Insight, we present the official report on crime prepared by noted psychiatrist Dr David Allen. Some findings from this report were first published in The Tribune on March 30, 2012.
Smith sets out issues facing Nassau Village
Smith sets out issues facing nassau village PLP candidate for Nassau Village Dion Smith assured supporters that if elected, he will immediately set about addressing their concerns. Opening his constituency office on Saturday night, Mr Smith told the crow
Pair accused of kidnapping student
Ppair accused of kidnapping student By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net THE teenage son of convicted drug traffickers Dwight and Keva Major was arraigned in Magistrate's Court yesterday afternoon in connection with the rob
MAN CALLS FOR LENIENCY, SAYING HE DID NOT INTEND TO HARM ANYONE
By LAMECH JOHNSON ljohnson@tribunemedia.net AFTER pleading guilty to firearm and ammunition possession, a Farm Road man begged the Magistrate's Court for leniency, saying he did not intend to cause harm with the weapon. Before his sentencing yesterday m
BAIL DENIED OVER BREACH
By LAMECH JOHNSON ljohnson@tribunemedia.net TWO men on bail, one from the Supreme Court on a murder charge, spent the night behind bars at Her Majesty's Prison accused of breaching bail conditions. The denial of overnight bail and a remand ruling again
'NO SENSE IN VIOLENCE'
'NO SENSE IN VIOLENCE' By LAMECH JOHNSON ljohnson@tribunemedia.net CHIEF Magistrate Gomez condemned the high levels of crime during the arraignment of several men charged with crimes committed at the New Year's Day Junkanoo Parade. His comments on the i
MAN ON SEX CHARGES
A 25-year-old man was arraigned in Magistrate's Court on charges of having sex with a minor. Ranfurd Johnson appeared before Chief Magistrate Roger Gomez in Court One, Bank Lane. It is alleged that Johnson had sex with a 15-year-old girl between Friday, D
Former candidate lashes out at DNA
By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net A FORMER DNA candidate has criticised his former party for comments it made about him when giving the reasons for his removal as its candidate for South Beach. Sammie "Star" Poitier, former DNA South Beach candidate
Gun recovered after man shot
By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Grand Bahama Police recovered a firearm in a shooting over the weekend that has left a 26-year-old man hospitalised with injuries to the upper right arm. According to repor
Craft students urged to use their skills
Craft students urged to use their skills THE Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation, in conjunction with the Bahamas National Craft Association, held a graduation ceremony for participants in a shell craft and painting workshop. BAIC executive c
Who did kill US mother?
Who did kill US mother? By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net A SECOND person accused of murdering Anna Garrison has walked free from court leaving the question of who killed the US mother unanswered. Zyndall McKinney, of Ma
Sandals donates computers to charity
Sandals donates computers to charity THE Sandals Foundation donated 10 computers to two deserving charities - the Bahamas Aids Foundation and the PACE Programme. The Sandals Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Sandals Resorts. The foundation funds edu
Sandals give gift to high school
Sandals give gift to high school THE Sandals Foundation donated some much-needed supplies to DW Davis Jr High School's Family and Consumer Sciences Department, just in time for the students to prepare for the practical side of their Bahamas Junior Certif
Suspect to be charged after officer shot with own gun
Suspect to be charged after officer shot with own gun By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net CHARGES will be brought against a man, who while in police custody in hospital, disarmed the officer of his gun, shot him in his n
Solar firm designs 300 Atlantis lights
Solar firm designs 300 Atlantis lights A solar lighting products firm has designed and installed 300 solar LED bollards for the Atlantis Resort 0n Paradise Island, it announced yesterday. Canadian-based First Light Technologies said the lights, used for
Healing the family could help to reduce crime
Healing the family could help to reduce crime THE Templeton World Charity Foundation (TWCF) founded by the late financier and philanthropist, Sir John Templeton, has approved a grant of $32,800 to support the conduct of a family healing initiative led by
Seven new senators named for PLP team
Seven new senators named for PLP team PRIME Minister Perry Christie announced seven new senators to be added to the PLP's team in the upper chamber, bringing their total number to nine. The new Senators are Frank Smith, Gregory Burrows, Jerome Gomez, Jul
MEN GRANTED BAIL OVER BURGLARIES
By LAMECH JOHNSON ljohnson@tribunemedia.net TWO men were granted bail in the Magistrate's Court after they were arraigned in connection with separate burglary and attempted burglary charges. Steven Rolle, 21, of Jubilee Gardens was given bail after he pl
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