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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
MAN CHARGED WITH $4,000 THEFT
By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net A MAN was arraigned in Magistrate's Court yesterday in connection with the theft of nearly $4,000 from a service station where he worked. Delano Marc, 20, of Augusta Street, appeared befo
$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.
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
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
Suspect shot after bus gunfight
Suspect shot after bus gunfight A GUNFIGHT on a bus ended when police shot a 20-year-old man and took him into custody. An early morning tip-off led officers to stop a jitney on Robinson Road. The caller said a man had been seen with a handgun on the bus
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
MAN CHARGED OVER RECORD HOMICIDE
By LAMECH JOHNSON ljohnson@tribunemedia.net A MAN was remanded to Her Majesty's Prison yesterday after being arraigned on the country's record-breaking 96th homicide of 2011. Andre Wallace, 25, appeared before Chief Magistrate Roger Gomez in Court One at
Ex-policeman denied bail
Ex-policeman denied bail By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net AN ex-policeman convicted of manslaughter was denied bail yesterday by a judge who deemed him a flight risk in the face of a possible life sentence. Former corpo
Ex-policeman denied bail
Ex-policeman denied bail By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net AN ex-policeman convicted of manslaughter was denied bail yesterday by a judge who deemed him a flight risk in the face of a possible life sentence. Former corpo
Bain and Grants Town first to benefit from scheme
Bain and Grants Town first to benefit from scheme By Brittany Kemp and Michelle Greene ORIENTATION for the Urban Renewal Second Chance Programme began yesterday evening at the Urban Renewal Centre on Baillou Hill Road. The programme targets students and
Man admits guilt over death threats
Man admits guilt over death threats ACCUSED arsonist Colin Bastian was remanded to Her Majesty's Prison after appearing in court yesterday. Bastian, 51, of Camilla Way, West Bay Street, is accused of intentionally and unlawfully setting fire to the 16-ro
Man admits guilt over death threats
Man admits guilt over death threats ACCUSED arsonist Colin Bastian was remanded to Her Majesty's Prison after appearing in court yesterday. Bastian, 51, of Camilla Way, West Bay Street, is accused of intentionally and unlawfully setting fire to the 16-ro
Man admits guilt over death threats
Man admits guilt over death threats ACCUSED arsonist Colin Bastian was remanded to Her Majesty's Prison after appearing in court yesterday. Bastian, 51, of Camilla Way, West Bay Street, is accused of intentionally and unlawfully setting fire to the 16-ro
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
Gun, drugs finds lead to number of arrests by police
Gun, drugs finds lead to number of arrests by police By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net POLICE detained four men and a boy for questioning over the weekend in connection with stealing, armed robbery and illegal firearm in
Gun, drugs finds lead to number of arrests by police
Gun, drugs finds lead to number of arrests by police By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net POLICE detained four men and a boy for questioning over the weekend in connection with stealing, armed robbery and illegal firearm in
Two in hospital after shootings
TWO separate shootings left two young men in hospital over the weekend.
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
Police close down private school
Police close down private school By KHRISNA VIRGIL kvirgil@tribunemedia.net POLICE say they were forced to shut down a private school after information was received that the owner did not have the required documents to operate the institution. Yesterday
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