Crypto, ICO rules completed within ‘the next 30 days’
A regulatory framework to facilitate initial coin offerings (ICO) and crypto currency exchanges in The Bahamas could be completed within 30 days, Government’s technology “hub” chairman said yesterday.
Oil explorer shrugs off end to ‘exclusive’ talks
A Bahamas-based oil explorer yesterday said it was now locked in joint venture talks with “multiple parties” after a “major global oil company” ended their exclusive negotiations.
No PI bridge toll rise to end $6.7m deficit
The Paradise Island Bridge Authority yesterday expressed optimism it will wipe out the $6.676m deficit in its bond repayment fund by the 2019 year-end target without having to raise toll fees.
Footage of police assault ‘appalling’
NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames conceded yesterday the Royal Bahamas Police Force must be more transparent with the public about its investigations into use-of-force incidents involving police officers.
HANG UP AND DRINK UP TOO: Drivers face ban from using phones and booze in cars
PROPOSED amendments to the Road Traffic Act will make it illegal to drive or operate a vehicle while using a cellphone, or with an open alcoholic beverage.
Family’s agony over double murders
A relative of slain Deadman’s Reef couple Barry and Sheena Johnson told the Supreme Court her family continues to struggle with the pain of how they were “murdered and left like animals” three years ago.
Post office move: It’s back to square one
THE GOVERNMENT has gone back to the drawing board on plans to relocate the General Post Office, according to Transport Minister Renward Wells.
Athletes in meet and greet at the House of Assembly
THE House of Assembly welcomed Olympic 400m gold medallist and 2018 Diamond League winner Shaunae Miller-Uibo, her husband and Olympian decathlete Maicel Uibo, Olympic medallist Leevan Sands, and Jamaican Olympic gold medallist and sprinting star Asa
Tributes to sculptor and artist Stephen G E Burrows
PROMINENT Bahamian sculptor and artist Stephen G E Burrows, who dedicated his life to the culture of art in public spaces, has passed away.The 80-year-old was the first Bahamian steel and metal artist to have his artistry publicly showcased throughou
BAISS softball up first on athletic calendar
Several weeks into the academic year, the athletic calendar gets underway for the Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools with the 2018 softball season.A total of 38 teams will compete in four divisions this season, with opening pitches
Sastre Jrand crewwin waterpolo title
GABRIEL Sastre Jr made the most of a rare opportunity to train and compete alongside an Argentinian water polo club en route to a tournament title.Sastre recently joined GEBA Water Polo Club to a national tournament title in Santa Fe, Argentia. He fi
Opposition refuse consent on Grand Lucayan debate
DEBATE on a resolution for a $35m loan to complete the government’s Grand Lucayan purchase in Grand Bahama was delayed yesterday after the Official Opposition refused consent insisting they did not receive the needed documents to properly debate the
Three men and a woman arrested in connection with home invasion
POLICE have arrested three men and a woman in connection with a home invasion and armed robbery that occurred in the early hours Tuesday.
Order for Super Value to pay former staff member $10k overturned
THE Court of Appeal has overturned an Industrial Tribunal’s order for Super Value to pay one of its former assistant managers $10,000 for firing him for gross negligence.The former manager reportedly said he was too tired from working a double shift
Bid for more time to challenge leniency of sentence denied
THE Crown’s bid at seeking more time to challenge the leniency of a man’s sentence for having sex with his lover’s 15-year-old daughter has been shot down by the country’s second highest court. Court of Appeal President Sir Hartman Longley, and fello
D'Andre Vilmar to join the Grizzlies this fall
THE long recruiting process for Bahamian prep basketball player D’Andre Vilmar has concluded with a commitment to a junior college powerhouse.Vilmar will join the Missouri State-West Plains Grizzlies for the upcoming Fall 2018-2019 campaign.The 6’4”
Pro boxer Sands has fists set on undefeated streak
BAHAMIAN pro boxer Amron Sands will look to continue his undefeated streak next month when he makes his return to the ring next month.Sands (6-0) will face journeyman Francois Russell (3-28) at Friday Night Brawl presented by Fight Night Promotions a
Tony Zervos, Tribune archivist, dies age 81
TRIBUNE archivist Tony Zervos, 81, died at the Princess Hospital at 10pm Tuesday.Mr Zervos joined The Tribune about 10 years ago as the newspaper’s archivist after retiring from the staff of the Higgs and Johnson law firm, where he was the archivist/
Teenager arrested over alleged drug possession at school
A teenager allegedly caught with illegal drugs in his possession was arrested at a high school in Abaco on Tuesday.ASP Pinder reported that shortly after 3pm on Tuesday police were called to the S C Bootle High School, where a 17-year-old male studen
DIANE PHILLIPS: How do you know when it’s time to trade the old for the new?
There is an almost inexplicable pleasure in cleaning out a drawer, a satisfaction that far exceeds what would seem appropriate for such a mundane task.
