The KDK Report: A reason to smile . . .
ON THE flats of Exuma, where the turquoise waters blur seamlessly into the blue sky, you may be fortunate enough to meet a man whose smile is as warm as the Bahamian sun.
BEYOND THE BORDER: Public charge, proof, and the preparedness requirement
STATUTORY Definition of the Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility
Man remanded to prison for breach of bail conditions
A MAN was remanded to prison last week after he was accused of breaching his bail while awaiting trial for allegedly having a loaded assault rifle in New Providence last year.
Gunmen on scooter shoot three men in Chippingham
THREE men were injured on Friday after two gunmen on a scooter opened fire on a group socialising beneath a cabana at a park on Strachan Street, Chippingham, police said.
Young mother dies in car crash on East Sunrise Hwy in GB
A 26-year-old mother died early Sunday after her car overturned and slammed into a concrete utility pole on East Sunrise Highway in Grand Bahama.
Man accused of pulling gun on two police officers
A POLICE officer testified on Friday that he collected evidence from the scene where a man allegedly pulled a gun on two officers on Mutton Fish Drive in 2020.
Three teenage boys granted $7,500 bailin alleged gang rape of 15-year-old girl
THREE teenage boys were granted bail on Friday after they were accused of the gang rape of a 15-year-old girl near East West Highway earlier this month.
Cop allegedly stabbed, suspect shot in Café Matisse arson attempt
A POLICE officer allegedly shot a masked man after being stabbed during a suspected arson attempt behind Café Matisse earlier this month, The Tribune understands.
Man ordered to repay $3,000 stolen from bank account
A MAN was placed on probation on Friday after he admitted stealing $3,000 from another man’s bank account.
Police probe suspicious death after body found in Yellow Elder
AN adult man with visible injuries to his upper body was found dead in a service road off Melvern Road, Yellow Elder, on Friday morning, prompting police to launch a suspicious death investigation.
Ministry cracks down on unlicensed security operators
UNLICENSED private security firms will be shut down as the Ministry of National Security tightens enforcement in an industry officials say includes operators working without licences, particularly in the Family Islands.
Cartwright backs restricted access to sex offender register
SOCIAL Services Minister Barbara Cartwright has backed restricted access to the Sexual Offenders Register, saying key government agencies and institutions should be able to identify convicted sex offenders while keeping the register closed to the general public.
Govt and UWI sign agreement for four-year medical school
THE Bahamas and the University of the West Indies have signed a renewed agreement that could pave the way for a full four-year UWI medical programme in The Bahamas, a move Health Minister Dr Michael Darville said would strengthen the country’s healthcare workforce.
Government warns delinquent garbage collection contractors
ENVIRONMENT Minister Zane Lightbourne has warned garbage collection contractors that the government will suspend or remove delinquent operators from routes, saying companies that lack the equipment or reliability to do the job properly could lose their contracts.
Working fathers require their employer’s support
In the aftermath of Father’s Day, it is appropriate for employers across The Bahamas to reflect on the critical role they play in helping men become active, responsible fathers.
Water Corp stages its second resource management even
The Water and Sewerage Corporation recently staged its second Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) workshop in a bid to co-ordinate the development and management of water and land resources.
Gym owner disconnects at night to protect from BPL
A gym owner yesterday said repeated Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) outages have become so common that he now disconnects his equipment whenever he leaves for the day, fearing unpredictable fluctuations could destroy costly electronics.
BHTA meets with minister to talk key tourism issues
Senior executives from the Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) have met with Glenys Hanna Martin, newly-appointed minister of tourism, and her leadership team to discuss critical issues facing the country’s largest industry.
