Cop allegedly stabbed, suspect shot in Café Matisse arson attempt
A POLICE officer allegedly shot a masked man after being stabbed during a suspected arson attempt behind Café Matisse earlier this month, The Tribune understands.
Man ordered to repay $3,000 stolen from bank account
A MAN was placed on probation on Friday after he admitted stealing $3,000 from another man’s bank account.
Police probe suspicious death after body found in Yellow Elder
AN adult man with visible injuries to his upper body was found dead in a service road off Melvern Road, Yellow Elder, on Friday morning, prompting police to launch a suspicious death investigation.
Ministry cracks down on unlicensed security operators
UNLICENSED private security firms will be shut down as the Ministry of National Security tightens enforcement in an industry officials say includes operators working without licences, particularly in the Family Islands.
Cartwright backs restricted access to sex offender register
SOCIAL Services Minister Barbara Cartwright has backed restricted access to the Sexual Offenders Register, saying key government agencies and institutions should be able to identify convicted sex offenders while keeping the register closed to the general public.
Govt and UWI sign agreement for four-year medical school
THE Bahamas and the University of the West Indies have signed a renewed agreement that could pave the way for a full four-year UWI medical programme in The Bahamas, a move Health Minister Dr Michael Darville said would strengthen the country’s healthcare workforce.
Government warns delinquent garbage collection contractors
ENVIRONMENT Minister Zane Lightbourne has warned garbage collection contractors that the government will suspend or remove delinquent operators from routes, saying companies that lack the equipment or reliability to do the job properly could lose their contracts.
Hanchell: Ministry waiting 35 years for Crown land grant for homeless shelter
GREAT Commission Ministries President Bishop Walter Hanchell said his organisation has spent 35 years trying unsuccessfully to secure land for housing for homeless and vulnerable families, as the new social services minister warns that rising homelessness has become one of the most urgent issues facing her ministry.
Reloaded Baseball hosts summer camp
THE Reloaded Baseball programme, which started their developmental programme five years ago, has grown to the point where they are now hosting their summer camp.
Working fathers require their employer’s support
In the aftermath of Father’s Day, it is appropriate for employers across The Bahamas to reflect on the critical role they play in helping men become active, responsible fathers.
Water Corp stages its second resource management even
The Water and Sewerage Corporation recently staged its second Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) workshop in a bid to co-ordinate the development and management of water and land resources.
Gym owner disconnects at night to protect from BPL
A gym owner yesterday said repeated Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) outages have become so common that he now disconnects his equipment whenever he leaves for the day, fearing unpredictable fluctuations could destroy costly electronics.
BHTA meets with minister to talk key tourism issues
Senior executives from the Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) have met with Glenys Hanna Martin, newly-appointed minister of tourism, and her leadership team to discuss critical issues facing the country’s largest industry.
PM hails Bahamasair’s Cat Island return after 20 years
Bahamasair yesterday resumed scheduled service to Cat Island for the first time in more than 20 years - a move the government says will boost tourism, strengthen inter-island connectivity and create new economic opportunities for local businesses.
Chamber backs ease for short-term work permits
THE Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) is backing the Davis administration’s ‘Trusted Traveller’ programme as a long-overdue reform that could boost foreign direct investment and improve the country’s competitiveness and ease of doing business.
Senator: Providers want to join NHI despite payment concerns
A government senator is asserting that multiple healthcare operators are waiting to join the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme even though existing providers continue to complain about delayed compensation payments.
'Pat' McKenzie remembered as one of Fox Hill community's greatest sporting figures
FORMER Bahamian basketball standout Patrick “Pat” McKenzie is being remembered as one of Fox Hill’s greatest sporting figures following his passing.
Pheron Charlton shares his knowledge with the next generation of baseball players
ALTHOUGH he's graduated from college and is now looking forward to his next move as a professional baseball player, Pheron Charlton said it was only fitting for him to return home to give some of his knowledge to the next generation of players.
