Man shot dead on Mackey Street
POLICE are investigating the country’s latest homicide after a man was found dead at the junction of Mackey Street and Wilton Street Tuesday morning.
PETER YOUNG: Rejected it may be, but May’s deal may be pill which has to be swallowed
For many people in Britain it is mind-boggling that with so little time remaining before the nation is due to leave the European Union on March 29 the terms of its departure have still not secured parliamentary approval.
Bahamians can take advantage of US interview waiver
MANY Bahamians seeking American visas have taken advantage of the US’ interview waiver programme, according to US Embassy spokesperson Penny Rechkemmer.
FACE TO FACE: Now that’s a SMART idea
Last week I met a group of smart women who decided to come together to do something special for this country.
'Two made disclosures within extension time'
TWO of three parliamentarians who requested extra time to disclose their assets and liabilities this year made their disclosures before the end of the extension period, according to Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis.
No restriction on cannabis-based products
THERE are no restrictions on the import of topical products containing cannabis compound CBD, according to Customs Controller Dr Geannine Moss yesterday.
‘GBPC refusing to sit down and talk to us’
A LAWYER representing Grand Bahama business owners has claimed that a Grand Bahama Power Company executive refuses to sit down with them to find an “amicable” resolution regarding disconnection of power supply at seven fast food restaurants which are the subject of a police investigation into alleged electricity theft.
Reckley trial moves a step closer going to court
FORMER Urban Renewal Deputy Director Michelle Reckley is one step closer to standing trial over allegations she defrauded the government of $1.2m via the Urban Renewal Small Homes Repair programme in Grand Bahama.
Jamaican teenager denies pretending to be a dentist
A JAMAICAN teenager who goes by the nickname “Pumpkin” yesterday refuted allegations he posed and billed himself as a local dentist over the last five months.
BISX: We’ll make it cheaper to go public
The Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX) will next week issue proposed rules changes designed to “make it cheaper and easier” for companies to go public.
Bahamian’s face slashed in Florida restaurant attack
A BAHAMIAN man has said he is thankful to be alive after he was slashed in his face during a knife attack at a restaurant in Pembroke Pines, Florida, on Saturday.
‘Don’t be so petty, prime minister’
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party deputy leader Chester Cooper is firing back at Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ recent taunts against him, calling for the prime minister to “resist the temptation to be petty”.
Gospel singer on rape charge
CHRISTIAN Massive lead singer Cartnel Kent Johnson was charged in Magistrate’s Court yesterday with allegedly raping a woman earlier this month.
Oban boss - 100% we’ll go ahead
ALEXANDER Grikitis, president of Oban Energies, declared his confidence in the future of the $5.5bn oil storage and refinery project after a lengthy meeting with government officials at the Ministry of Labour yesterday.
Bahamian players all set for invitational tournaments
IT may not be in the highly publicised NCAA men’s basketball tournament, but several Bahamian players will have an opportunity to extend their postseasons at the Division I level.
Massage on the move
For the past 11 years, Nadia Beneby has dedicated her time and passion to massage therapy.
‘Big improvement’ needed on $16m Water Corp debt
The Water & Sewerage Corporation’s main supplier yesterday warned it expects a “significant improvement” in the state-owned utility’s repayment of $16.1m owing to it at end-February 2019.
Single-use plastics ‘to be banned by 2020’
DRAFT legislation is in place for the ban of Styrofoam and single-use plastics, with a target date of implementation by 2020, according to Environment Minister Romauld Ferreira.
AG's Frank Smith appeal adjourned until May
THE Crown’s appeal of former PLP Senator Frank Smith’s recent acquittal of 15 bribery and extortion related charges was adjourned by over a month because the prosecution has not received the trial transcripts.
Newbold to focus on TV
PRESS Secretary Anthony Newbold is now overseeing television programming for the Office of The Prime Minister, The Tribune understands.
