Bail breacher has defiant attitude in court
A MAN displayed open defiance in court yesterday, refusing to address the magistrate after being accused of breaching his bail conditions, which stemmed from charges of hitting a police officer with his car.
$7,500 bail granted for charge of having gun
A MAN was granted bail after allegedly being found with a loaded firearm in New Providence last week.
Govt officials to meet soon to finalise a fund to help countries affected by climate change
GOVERNMENT officials will meet their counterparts in December for what is expected to be the final meeting that establishes the processes and protocols for a Loss and Damage Fund that helps developing countries affected by climage change.
Mingoes pick up win, draw against GB Soccer Club
THE University of The Bahamas men’s soccer team came away in a win and a draw against the Grand Bahama Soccer Club in its showcase at the YMCA Soccer Field in Freeport, Grand Bahama this past weekend.
‘Impossible’: Borrowing triple Resorts World’s building cost
Bimini Bay’s original developer says it is “impossible” for the project to have borrowed $795m to construct its 300-room hotel and casino because actual costs were less than one-third of this sum.
VAT ‘jeopardy’ for real estate deals
Realtors yesterday warned that an increasing number of property deals are being put “in jeopardy” by the Department of Inland Revenue (DIR) challenging the sales price on which VAT is calculated.
WhatsApp ‘scam’ uses former Senator’s image
Police yesterday issued a new alert after scammers seemingly sought to use an image of ex-Senator Quinton Lightbourne and Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) to gain access to victims’ social media accounts.
Bank reliance on fees labelled ‘lazy approach’
A Bahamian economist says the Central Bank’s fee transparency mandate “is a step in the right direction” towards greater regulation and forcing commercial banks away from “a lazy approach”.
Doctor: Thank you for coming to my rescue
A DOCTOR who urgently needed a heart transplant said she was overwhelmed by the response of residents who came to her aid.
Chapel used as ‘full’ PMH runs out of bed space
A CRITICAL shortage of beds at Princess Margaret Hospital has led to paediatric patients being treated in the hospital’s chapel, according to Consultant Physician Staff Association president Dr Charelle Lockhart.
Grand Bahama and Abaco to feel weakened Milton today
BIMINI and Grand Bahama were expected to face strong winds starting around midnight today as Hurricane Milton approached Florida.
FNM leader won’t say over death penalty
FREE National Movement (FNM) leader Michael Pintard couldn’t say yesterday whether his party would remove the Privy Council as the highest appellate court for murder convictions if elected to increase the likelihood that the death penalty sentencing would be upheld.
Anger at lack of Dorian answers
THE revelation that the Davis administration will not launch a formal inquiry into Hurricane Dorian-related deaths reopened the wounds Sitha Silien has suffered since the category five storm swept through Abaco, taking her mother, brother, and cousin.
LOVE YA DOG: Gill with Coco and Chocolate
THE Tribune has been calling on readers to Love Ya Dog – and Gill Gibson joined in the campaign.
STATESIDE: Dangerous and turbulent world with US at the centre of all of it
This is an exceptionally turbulent and dangerous period we’re living in these days.
Guilty plea to having gun gets man two-year prison
A MAN was sentenced to two and a half years in prison after admitting to possessing a loaded gun in his Bain Town home last weekend.
Man accused of stealing motorcycle granted bail
A MAN was granted bail after being accused of stealing a motorcycle in New Providence over the summer.
‘Jazz’ and Yankees take 2-1 series lead
Last night was a busy one for Bahamians in the Major League Baseball (MLB) postseason.
Bahamas Caribbean Cup management team named
WITH a little under two weeks remaining until the official start of the sixth Caribbean Baseball Cup to be hosted at the Andre Rodgers National Baseball Stadium, the Bahamas Baseball Association (BBA) named the management team for Team Bahamas yesterday during a press conference.
