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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.
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
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
KINKS 'WILL BE WORKED OUT' AT NEW MAGISTRATE'S COURT
KINKS 'WILL BE WORKED OUT' AT NEW MAGISTRATE'S COURT By LAMECH JOHNSON ljohnson@tribunemedia.net CHIEF Magistrate Roger Gomez is confident that the number of "kinks" there are to work out at the new Nassau Street Magistrate's Court Complex will be dealt
PLP DISMISSES 'OLD AND TIRED' FNM
THE Progressive Liberal Party has dismissed the FNM's attempt of resurrecting their "old" and "tired" script of "leadership and trust" as a worn out distraction ahead of the next general election. According to PLP Member of Parliament for Fox Hill, Fred
PLP DISMISSES 'OLD AND TIRED' FNM
THE Progressive Liberal Party has dismissed the FNM's attempt of resurrecting their "old" and "tired" script of "leadership and trust" as a worn out distraction ahead of the next general election. According to PLP Member of Parliament for Fox Hill, Fred
RELATIVE TELLS COURT OF BUILD-UP TO SEX ATTACK
RELATIVE TELLS COURT OF BUILD-UP TO SEX ATTACK By LAMECH JOHNSON ljohnson@tribunemedia.net THE relative of a 30-year-old woman who was sexually assaulted and murdered on a Friday the 13th morning two years ago told the Supreme Court what transpired hou
PLP VETERAN: NO SURPRISE AT ACCUSATION
PLP VEteran: no surprise at accusation By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net A FORMER PLP chairman expressed no suprise at Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham's statement on alleged corruption among some candidates chosen by oppo
Police crack down on marijuana
Police crack down on marijuana By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter THE government is cracking down on the use and production of marijuana across the country. Minister of National Security Tommy Turnquest said that while the use of cocaine - which ro
Two men accused of murders
Two men accused of murders By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net POLICE arraigned two men accused of two murders. Leroy Smith, 25, of Old Boat Alley and Tony Smith, 24, of Kelly Lane appeared before Chief Magistrate Gomez at
PM says FNM support saved tourism in Grand Bahama
PM says FNM support saved tourism in Grand Bahama By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham said Grand Bahama's tourism industry would have collapsed in 2010 without the support of t
Teenager refused bail over 12th killing of year
Teenager refused bail over 12th killing of year By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net A TEENAGER was remanded to prison yesterday after being arraigned in Magistrates Court in connection with the country's 12th homicide for
Great Abaco highway bypass taking shape
Great Abaco highway bypass taking shape THE new bypass road under construction on the Great Abaco highway is taking shape. Six months ago, the Government awarded a contract for $965,818,95 to Knowles Construction and Development Company Ltd to build the
Witnesses take stand
Witnesses take stand By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net TWO witnesses of the February 2006 killing of businessman Keith Carey outside a local bank took the stand yesterday in the retrial of that case. Both witnesses, in a
Witnesses take stand
Witnesses take stand By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net TWO witnesses of the February 2006 killing of businessman Keith Carey outside a local bank took the stand yesterday in the retrial of that case. Both witnesses, in a
Witnesses take stand
Witnesses take stand By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net TWO witnesses of the February 2006 killing of businessman Keith Carey outside a local bank took the stand yesterday in the retrial of that case. Both witnesses, in a
Union warns of action over lack of negotiations
Union warns of action over lack of negotiations By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net UNION members have warned BTC there will be industrial action unless it fulfils its promises over contract negotiations. The union is unha
Union warns of action over lack of negotiations
Union warns of action over lack of negotiations By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net UNION members have warned BTC there will be industrial action unless it fulfils its promises over contract negotiations. The union is unha
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