60,000 water meter switch boost to Water Corp clients
The Water & Sewerage Corporation will today launch a $15m-plus initiative to replace more than 60,000 residential water meters as part of an $87.5m capital improvement drive.
Geovani's family: We want answers
NEARLY a month after 38-year-old Geovani Rolle was murdered outside his work place, his family said they have yet to receive answers surrounding his killing and want to hear more from police about the status of their investigations.
Man gunned down outside night club
A 28-year-old man became the country’s 64th murder victim yesterday after he was shot during an argument outside a club on Nassau Street.
'No complaint' from US over Taylor search
UNITED States authorities have not complained about how local investigators are searching for American Taylor Casey, according to the consul general of The Bahamas, Washington, DC.
FNM: Mitchell at odds over police probe
THE FNM said PLP chairman Fred Mitchell appeared to be "at odds" with Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis over the need for international help investigating voice notes connected to a senior police officer, a lawyer and two murdered men.
Love Ya Dog - here's how you can join in
THE TRIBUNE is calling on readers to Love Ya Dog. We are launching a new campaign to encourage dog owners to take care of their pets - and we are calling on readers to join in.
Trump whisked from stage following apparent assassination attempt
Donald Trump's campaign says he is "fine" after being whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, after what law enforcement officials are treating as an apparent assassination attempt.
Judge tells men: 'If you cannot control your liquor, don’t drink'
TWO men who were caught fighting at the Independence Junkanoo parade were ordered to be on good behavior for six months or risk going to prison.
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Cannabis Bill debate to start on Monday
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said he does not anticipate any amendments to the compendium of cannabis bills scheduled to be debated on Monday despite the outcry from the Rastafarian community.
Hatian man accused of marijuana possession with intent to supply denied bail
A HAITIAN man accused of drug possession told a magistrate on Friday that it was her “fault” she couldn’t speak his native language after expressing difficulty understanding English during his arraignment.
Teen girl ordered to pay $1,000 for punching woman
A TEENAGER who punched a woman in the face and gave her a black eye last month was warned not to make the same mistake again after being ordered to be on good behavior for six months.
Police hold two men over shared video of man having sex with young girl
GRAND Bahama police took two men in custody after the social media circulation of a video showing an adult male having sex with a young girl.
Police probe calls in Scotland Yard
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force has formally asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to send diplomatic notes requesting Scotland Yard’s help investigating voice notes that purport to capture a quid-pro-quo arrangement involving a senior police officer and a gang leader, according to a senior Davis administration official.
‘Bar Association chief should speak on probe’
ATTORNEY Romona Farquharson believes the Bahamas Bar Association (BBA) president should say whether an attorney at the centre of a high-profile investigation involving a senior police officer would be allowed to sit on the association’s committees pending the outcome of the police probe.
Mom ‘didn’t want gender identity to be distraction’
TAYLOR Casey’s mother said she was hesitant to reveal her daughter’s transgender identity because she did not want it to distract from efforts to find the missing Chicago native.
Bahamas broker guilty of US legal violations
A BAHAMIAN broker/ dealer’s principal yesterday vowed “this is far from over” after a jury found himself and his former company guilty of violating US securities laws when operating from Nassau.
Kate Moss truly deserving of the title ‘hero’
THIS year’s National Honours have been announced – and it is the story of the person to receive the Order of National Hero whose story stands out.
Election call for 6 years was ignored
As a dedicated 30-year member of the Valley Boys, I watched Mr. Brian Adderley’s press conference yesterday with great disappointment.
