Failed pump replaced at school
EDUCATION Minister Glenys Hanna Martin said a failed pump that led to plumbing issues at Stephen Dillet Primary School has been replaced.
Teacher’s lawsuit over student attack dismissed
A TEACHER had his lawsuit dismissed by a Supreme Court judge yesterday after he tried to sue the Ministry of Education for injuries he received on being attacked by SC McPherson students in 2016.
The death of Queen Elizabeth
The international community continues to mourn the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8 at Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom.
Politics as monarch changes
Such a short time ago we lost our Sovereign Queen - Queen of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas - monarchists will mourn anti-monarchists will see an opportunity to lobby - push for the removal of the Sovereign as Head of State to a Democratic Republic like the majority of the Commonwealth of Nations.
Officer testifies in $3m drug trial
AN officer gave testimony in Magistrate’s Court yesterday in the ongoing drug trial of three men arrested for $3m worth of marijuana seized off the coast of Ragged Island.
Two admit bail violations
TWO men were each given 18 months’ probation in Magistrate’s Court after they faced separate charges of violating their Supreme Court bail for attempted murder and unlawful sexual intercourse.
Police station escape suspect granted bail
A MAN was granted $6,000 bail in Magistrate’s Court yesterday after he was charged with causing harm and escaping from the Potter’s Cay Police Station.
Archers bring home eight medals - four gold
THE Bahamas Archery Federation returned from two archery tournaments in the Dominican Republic last week with historic, impressive performances from the Caribbean Developmental Championships and the Central American and Caribbean qualifying tournament.
Pro boxer Rashield Williams to square off with American Arriaga
NOW that he’s back in his comfort zone, Bahamian professional boxer Rashield Williams said he intends to take his frustrations from the Commonwealth Games out on American Daniel Arriaga when they meet on Saturday night.
A time to party and let loose in a judgement-free environment
IF YOU’VE been running on empty in regards to your social life or have just not managed press pause on every-day, mundane life to party a little, then the seventh annual Girls Night Out may just be just the perfect event for you.
A boot camp for beauticians
JASMINE Taylor has made a career out of bringing beauty into people’s lives, both as a professional make-up artist, facial aesthetician and as the owner of the Snatched Beauty Studio.
PETER YOUNG: Passing of a much-loved queen
QUEEN Elizabeth II was said to have been the most famous woman in the world. Her prestige, influence and mystique spread far and wide, and her passing has caused deep sadness amongst millions worldwide.
FACE TO FACE: Memories of meeting the Queen – and looking towards the future
I remember the day that I came face to face with Queen Elizabeth II. She spoke to me, and I never forgot her words. The year was 1994. I was a student at St Augustine’s College, and a young public speaker. I was one of the moderators of the royal event at Clifford Park to welcome Her Majesty to The Bahamas.
Firearms and gang unit launches in Grand Bahama
A NEW Firearms and Gang Unit will be implemented in Grand Bahama as early as this week, Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander announced during his first official visit to the island since his appointment two months ago.
Tour boat company shut after shark attack
THE owner of tour boat company Seas the Day said it has temporarily shut down operations in the wake of a shark attack that claimed the life of one of his customers last week.
Police issue warning after spate of armed robberies
AFTER six armed robberies in the capital over the weekend, press liaison officer Chief Superintendent Chrislyn Skippings urged residents and business owners to be vigilant and take all necessary precautions to remain safe.
Bahamas ‘not ready’ for step to republic
THE recent death of Queen Elizabeth II has sparked conversation on whether The Bahamas should become a republic, however residents who spoke with The Tribune yesterday are not ready for the country to take that step yet.
Plumbing problems force school closure
LESS than a week after the early dismissal of classes of one public school due to “electrical issues”, another school was dismissed early yesterday for “plumbing issues”.
Pintard fires back at government over Abaco
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard yesterday shot back at the Davis administration after it accused the opposition party of being hypocritical and abandoning Abaco residents following Dorian’s passage while in office.
