Thief says unemployment during pandemic drove him to steal from house
A 38-year-old man was sentenced to eight months in prison after claiming that being unemployed during the pandemic drove him to break into another man’s house and steal.
Auditor issues with courts ‘partially addressed’
CHIEF Justice Brian Moree said issues raised in a recent Auditor General report regarding payments at the courts have been partially addressed.
16-year-old caught rolling marijuana
A TEENAGER who was caught rolling marijuana joints was given a curfew and granted $1,000 bail before his sentencing.
‘Disciplinary action taken’ over party in courtroom
CHIEF Justice Brian Moree said appropriate disciplinary action was handed to staff who attended and staged a party inside a courtroom earlier this year.
‘Pay back the stolen money’
A MAN who cashed several cheques that he illegally obtained from his former employer was yesterday ordered to pay back the stolen money.
Hateful speech
I would like to add some comments to the excellent letter in Monday’s Tribune from Saskia D’Aguilar in reference to the letter from Kevin Evans in Friday’s Tribune. Evans’ letter in essence says homosexuals are the devil’s children who will spend eternity in hell.
Our islands, our future - no drilling
I have no words for what I saw with Dorian.
Environmentally friendly oil drilling?
It is sincerely to be hoped that, once he becomes Prime Minister, opposition leader Brave Davis will revisit his position on oil drilling in The Bahamas.
Maycock leads the pack
With two consistent rounds of two-over-par 74s, veteran Greg Maycock holds a slim four-stroke lead over his nearest rival Keathen Stuart after the first two days of competition in the Bahamas Professional Golf Association (BPGA) 2020 National Championships.
Bowleg: ‘I still want to commend the players who were available. They went out there and played their hearts out’
BAHAMAS Basketball Federation President Mario Bowleg admitted that the men’s national team could have played better than they did against the United States of America and Puerto Rico in the bubble in Indianapolis, Indiana.
EDITORIAL: The financial legacy of COVID-19
WHILE there is good news in the fight against COVID-19, with cases here in The Bahamas still trending downwards and the prospect of a vaccine moving ever closer, the financial fallout from the pandemic has barely begun.
PETER YOUNG: Charity begins at home - but let’s hope only for a short while
There seems to be a general view in Britain that the provision of monetary aid directly to other countries is unpopular with the public. During periods of relative national prosperity, that may not manifest itself because overseas aid tends not to be an issue for most people. But, in the midst of today’s coronavirus crisis and consequent economic emergency, it perhaps comes as no surprise that opinion polls show the majority of British people favour a substantial reduction of the nation’s foreign aid budget.
FACE TO FACE: Right place, right time, brings Elsada rich rewards
Elsada Hield is on the road to becoming a millionaire - before the age of 30. A mixture of all the right ingredients came together to bring her to success - timing, sacrifice, dedication, perseverance, wit and tons of passion. While women in America were home because of the pandemic, many were focusing on things they neglected before - like self care. They were taking the time to do things like take proper care of their skin. This is where Elsada was in the right place at the right time - she was on social media with her Natural Glow skin care line.
Fighting fear of entrepreneurship: Bahamian businesswoman in California gives advice
WITH so many people out of work due to the pandemic and few jobs to come by, entrepreneurship is being seen as the way out of the economic ditch. Even those currently employed believe having their own venture to supplement the income they do have is necessary.
Christmas on a budget
Christmas is a time when most parents want to give their children the world, but this year COVID-19 has certainly caused many Bahamian moms to rethink how they budget for the holidays.
Pennies can make the difference
WHEN 11-year-old Indya Joseph saw on the news how much Bahamian families were suffering due to the loss of jobs amid the COVID-19 pandemic, she knew she wanted to find a way to help.
Ground-breaking for new government subdivision
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis took part in the official ground-breaking ceremony for a new government subdivision yesterday that when fully developed will accommodate 365 lots for home construction.
Milestone for cruise port
THE Nassau Cruise Port reached another major milestone yesterday with the commencement of its sheet-piling operations, which marks the start of the port’s marine construction.
Minnis defends trips to the Family Islands
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has defended his continued travel to the Family Islands in the face of criticism that it is not safe to do so during the COVID-19 pandemic and calls from the Official Opposition for there to be equal opportunity for inter-island travel.
