Fernander: Police believe recent murder victims targeted, and two are connected
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander said police believe recent murder victims were targeted and that two of the incidents were connected.
DEPP approved Andrew Hanna’s company to build wooden dock
DEPARTMENT of Environmental Planning and Protection director Dr Rhianna Neely-Murphy approved Andrew Hanna’s construction of a wooden dock at Athol Island on February 16, according to a Certificate of Environmental Clearance Office of the Prime Minister officials sent to The Tribune over the weekend.
BPL work on Eastern Road finished but road repairs not yet completed
BAHAMAS Power & Light (BPL) said disruptive works on the Eastern Road were completed over the weekend.
UK asks for documents in police corruption probe
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander said “UK partners” have asked for documents relating to the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s investigation of voice notes purporting to capture a quid-pro-quo arrangement involving a senior police officer, a lawyer, a murdered gang leader and his murdered friend.
Police chief’s reply confusing over police shooting inquests
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander gave a confusing response when questioned about his failure to reveal or act on the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions’ recommendations concerning several police-involved killing cases that had adverse findings in the Coroner’s Court.
‘Jail risk’ if you supply cannabis
ALTHOUGH the Davis administration plans to decriminalise possession of up to one ounce of cannabis with a fixed penalty of $250, Attorney General Ryan Pinder warned that people with this amount could still face far stiffer penalties if they intend to distribute the drug.
‘Homicide by manslaughter’ ruled in Johnson Inquest
CORONER’S Court jurors have ruled that police committed homicide by manslaughter when they killed Valentino Johnson, 42, after a car chase on Seven Hill Road last year.
PM recovering after successful sciatica surgery
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ surgery in the United States to address compression of his sciatic nerve was successful, according to Health Minister Dr Michael Darville.
Love Ya Dog: Activist says his dogs are ‘a part of the family’
ACTIVIST Joseph Darville has long shown his love for our environment - and now he has joined in our Love Ya Dog campaign call to look after our animals.
Lorraine LaFleur 6th overall out of 25 in Atlanta
ALTHOUGH the competition seemed to be getting harder and harder, Lorraine LaFleur said she was still pleased with her performance at the Atlanta Pro Show.
Roadrunners make impression
THE Roadrunners Track and Field Club produced its best showing at the recent AAU National Club Championship in Jacksonville, Florida, finishing 16th out of a total of 300 clubs and over 4,000 athletes.
Pastors beat Politicians 32-27
The Pastors prevailed once again over the Politicians, while the International Basketball Academy (IBA) pulled off a double dose of victory as the 29th Peace on da Street Basketball Tournament came to a close last night.
Charisma, Denisha ‘fine tune’ for Paris Olympics
AS the 2024 Olympic Games fast approaches, Bahamian athletes are starting to fine tune for the competition in Paris, France, with two of them going head-to-head again in the women’s 100 metres hurdles.
Team Bahamas ‘en route’ to COCABE Baseball 12-U CUP
THE Bahamas Baseball Association has announced the national team selected to represent The Bahamas at the Caribbean Baseball Confederation (COCABE) 12-and-under Baseball Cup in the Dominican Republic.
Poitier sisters qualify for the World Teen Golf Championships
SINCE emerging on the local golf scene about two years ago, the Poitier sisters - Zeden, Zion and Zaire - have been making their presence felt on the local and international scene.
Blazer Elite Sports Academy members enjoy their international journey
THE Blazer Elite Sports Academy team embarked on their international journey on June 27, 2024. The travelling party included head Coach Dr. Ray Evans, team mother Nicole Evans, parent presidents Seandra and Gervergo Delancy, along with supporting crew members Deborah Mills and Chantal Sylvester.
INSIGHT: Changing mindset on climate change necessary for The Bahamas’ future
CLIMATE change has a degree of responsibility for many of the current challenges our nation is facing. We can no longer deny that extreme heat, more intense hurricanes, frequent flooding and other serious impacts have become a part of the reality for Bahamians within the 21st century. Yet, climate change – the cause of these issues – remains a niche topic in the minds of our citizens. If we want our islands to have a future, that must change.
INSIGHT: How will marijuana law work, and who will actually benefit?
THIS week’s column could take a look at no end of subjects – it has been quite a week, but it is the issue of marijuana legislation that we shall focus on. That said, let us visit some of those other issues first.
