Paradise Island home badly damaged by fire
A HOME at Ocean Club Estates, Paradise Island, was extensively damaged in a fire on Sunday night. According to Fire Services Director Superintendent Kenrick Morris the cause of the blaze is unknown at this time. No one was injured and a vehicle was
PLP targets ‘failings’ in efforts to help Grand Bahama
THE Progressive Liberal Party knocked Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ national address yesterday, saying it failed to properly address the needs of Grand Bahama residents.
FAMILY ROW ENDS IN DEADLY SHOOTOUT
A MAN was fatally shot by police yesterday at Pinewood Gardens after he allegedly opened fire on officers and his mother following a heated “domestic” dispute over prayers.
Brother slaps sister in the face
A 28-year-old man who slapped his younger sister in the face was charged with assault yesterday. Police arrested Jermaine Smith Jr after his sister reported him for slapping her in the face sometime around 12.20pm on July 20. Smith Jr admitted to t
23-year-old on rape charge
A 23-year-old Grand Bahama man was charged with rape in the Freeport Magistrate Court yesterday. Kenneth Farrington appeared before Magistrate Charlton Smith in Court Two. It is alleged that on August 4 at Freeport the accused had sexual intercourse
Man ordered to pay theft compensation
A 54-year-old man was yesterday ordered to compensate a woman he stole more than $1,000 worth of building supplies from last month. Patrick Gray was accused of stealing 32 bundles of shingles and 12 gallons of paint from a woman sometime between Jul
Fisherman admits assault
A 29-year-old male resident of Grand Cay, Abaco, was convicted of causing grievous harm after admitting to punching to a man in the face who was hospitalized after suffering a concussion and left with several missing teeth. Elvardo Cooper, 29, was a
Charged with damaging car
A 32-year-old man was charged with causing damage in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Monday. Deshawn Laing appeared before Magistrate Charlton Smith in Court One, where he pleaded not guilty to the charge. It is alleged that on August 5, the acc
Leaders who are going nowhere
The Tribune reported that there were 48 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday.
To make wise decisions, we need the facts
COVID-19 started in December 2019; possibly earlier. In order to contain the virus, The Bahamas and countries around the world went into lockdown. We were asked to be patient and told the lockdown would not last long.
SIX STRAIGHT: Ayton and Suns in win column again
The Phoenix Suns had some nervous moments early on with Deandre Ayton on the sidelines but were able to right the ship and keep their undefeated streak alive in the NBA bubble.
‘Buddy’ and Kings eliminated from NBA playoffs contention
THE Sacramento Kings have been eliminated from playoff contention for the 14th consecutive season.
Tennis player Shepherd will stay at home until January
WITH the collegiate sports programmes taking shape in the landscape of the coronavirus pandemic, tennis player Iesha Shepherd will be one of those Bahamian student-athletes who will be staying at home until January.
Boaters hit by inter-isle quarantine restrictions
Bahamian marinas yesterday voiced fears it may be “too late” to prevent visiting boaters bypassing this nation in favour of the southern Caribbean due to the latest COVID-19 lockdown.
Davis: ‘No surprise’ on BPL power plant woe
The government’s political opponents yesterday argued there was “no surprise” that Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) multi-fuel power plant deal with Shell had seemingly run into difficulty.
Food retailer sees no benefit in extra hours
One food retailer yesterday said that extending Saturday shopping until 6pm for “essential workers” will only produce losses through driving up costs without the revenue earnings to match.
47 new cases of COVID-19 reported on Monday
The Ministry of Health reported on Monday that there are 47 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19.
08102020 EDITION
Monday, 10th August, 2020.
EDITORIAL: We need to stay resolute
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced the relaxation of lockdown restrictions for southern islands yesterday while disclosing efforts to add an additional 80 beds to the frontline fight against COVID-19.
