Dog found alive after weeks under hurricane debris
A DOG was miraculously found alive by animal rescuers after being trapped for weeks under mounds of hurricane debris in Abaco.Spokesperson for Big Dog Ranch Rescue, Chase Scott told The Tribune that the group discovered the dog — now named Miracle —
Francis: Govt must follow through on S&P optimism
A FORMER Central Bank governor has welcomed the “optimistic” outlook from Standard & Poor’s prediction for the country’s post-Dorian rebound, but added the timing and quality of the government’s response will determine long-term impact.
Ex-DNA Leader: Look at the silver lining
FORMER Democratic National Alliance leader Branville McCartney believes the Bahamas has a tremendous opportunity to build better than ever in the wake of Hurricane Dorian, which decimated parts of Abaco and Grand Bahama last month. Mr McCartney’s co
Abaco's Sandpiper Inn to reopen in another week
THE Sandpiper Inn in Schooner Bay, South Abaco will hopefully reopen in a week or two but needs the island’s power and water supply to stabilise, the hotel’s owner said. Dr Larry Carroll, the inn’s managing director and owner, said luckily the proper
Turnquest laments closure of Deep Water Cay
THE closure of the country’s oldest bonefishing lodge will have “significant” economic impact on communities in East Grand Bahama, according to the minister of finance. K Peter Turnquest, deputy prime minister and also member of Parliament for East G
Baha Mar donates $500,000 towards temporary housing after Dorian
PRIME Minister Hubert Minnis accepted a $500,000 donation from the Baha Mar resort yesterday to assist with temporary housing for residents affected by Hurricane Dorian.Baha Mar President Graeme Davis said the funds represent the first installment of
Call for Dames to resign over Abaco: FNM branch chairman hits out over island’s ‘weak security’
THE chairman of the Free National Movement’s Central and South Abaco constituency branch wants National Security Minister Marvin Dames to resign over the “weak security” on the island.
Brave Davis - The Empty Suit
Brave Davis – The Empty Suit EDITOR, The Tribune. Opposition Leader Philip Brave Davis is what the dictionary defines as an empty suit: “a prominent person regarded as lacking substance, personality, or ability.” His performance during and after H
Funeral for Tennyson Wells to be held Friday
AN official funeral will be held for former Cabinet minister and businessman Tennyson Wells on Friday.The funeral will start at 11am at Christ Church Cathedral on George Street. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road.The bod
Minister defends government’s handling of illegal migrants
IMMIGRATION Minister Elsworth Johnson said yesterday the government has done nothing wrong regarding its handling of illegal migrants seeking refuge in the country.
PM kicking down door was ‘not a good impression’
BAHAMAS Christian Council President Bishop Delton Fernander said Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis went beyond the duties of his office when he kicked down the back door of a shanty town structure.
Court hears Ash’s bank account was frozen
WITNESS Jonathan Ash was cross-examined again yesterday in the bribery trial of former Cabinet minister Shane Gibson and fought off arguments from Gibson’s lead attorney about his honesty and frozen bank account.
New US Embassy ‘will aid rejuvenation of Nassau’
AN official ground-breaking ceremony was held yesterday for the new $318 million US Embassy being constructed on Shirley Street.
C H Reeves teachers have 'a host of concerns'
A TEACHER at C H Reeves Junior High School criticised Education Minister Jeff Lloyd’s response to the industrial action taken by teachers last Wednesday for protesting against conditions at the school.“The charge was given for us, the teachers at C H
Marijuana Commission heading to Jamaica on fact-finding mission
THE Marijuana Commission is fighting to meet its October deadline to submit its recommendations to the public but the group is heading to Jamaica on a fact-finding mission this month, commission Co-Chairman Quinn McCartney said yesterday.The commissi
Nygard wants Privy Council to reverse Court of Appeal decision
CANADIAN fashion mogul Peter Nygard wants to petition the Privy Council to reverse the striking out of his appeal of a contempt of court conviction for breaching a court order prohibiting him from engaging in any illegal dredging near his Lyford Cay
Workers Call for new public hospital in Grand Bahama
HOSPITAL workers took to social media to call for a new public hospital in Grand Bahama following closure of the Rand Memorial Hospital after it was severely flooded during Hurricane Dorian in early September.They are concerned that the facility – wh
Our bank is still manual
When RBC Royal Bank was going through its mega downsizing in the Bahamas, a friend of mine posted a photo on Facebook of an empty Main Branch at 2:30pm, with a caption: Mission Accomplished! No more customers!
Eyes on the prize
In the midst of a heated WNBA Finals series, Jonquel Jones added to her career résumé with more league-wide recognition for her stellar season.
‘Coach Yo’ and Ole Miss Rebels ‘ready to get to work’
IN her second year at the helm as head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels women’s basketball programme, Yolett McPhee-McCuin looks to continue her impact on the programme and its progression in the SEC.
