Johnson accused of ‘reckless’ UN attack
HUMAN Rights Bahamas yesterday slammed Immigration Minister Elsworth Johnson after he accused the United Nations of lacking balance for criticising the government’s plans to demolish shanty towns in Abaco.
BLOWN OFF COURSE: PM blames COVID and hurricanes for failing to deliver manifesto goals
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said “it was impossible” to fulfil his pre-election good governance reform promises because Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Dorian and COVID-19 were so detrimental that his administration was forced to change course.
Floating bar cited for fourth time for breaching orders
A LOCAL floating bar has been cited some four times for breaching COVID-19 emergency orders, according to police.
Another 40,000 tons of Dorian debris
HURRICANE Dorian generated record amounts of debris totaling some 40,000 tons collected in the last quarter of 2019, compared to the 12,000 tons collected that same period a year earlier on Grand Bahama, according to the chairman of Keep Grand Bahama Clean Committee (KGBCC).
Officer’s sentence quashed for assault
THE Court of Appeal yesterday quashed the six-month sentence of a former police reserve sergeant who was convicted of abducting and assaulting a teenage girl at a police station over two years ago.
Man on marijuana charge to take drug counselling
A 41-year-old man who was charged with marijuana possession was conditionally discharged after he agreed to attend drug counselling classes.
Lyford Cay scholarships
COVID-19 turned the world upside down, closing schools to in-person learning, shutting down tourism and forcing countries to ramp up healthcare operations. But there is one thing it did not dampen – Bahamian students’ desire to go to college.
Doctor: I was ‘disposed’ of by hospital authority
A YOUNG physician who claimed her contract with the Public Hospitals Authority was changed without notice shortly before she was laid off, said the “unexpected” termination has made her feel “disposed” of and has brought on significant hardships.
No reports on Junkanoo rush out, say police
POLICE said they had no reports regarding a post-funeral Junkanoo rush out in the Centreville area on the weekend with what appeared to be over a hundred people congregating closely together while playing and dancing to native music.
Second dose of vaccine available from today
THE second dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine will today be available for members of the public residing in Grand Bahama and New Providence, according to the COVID-19 Vaccine Consultative Committee.
Queen’s College back to virtual learning
ALL grade levels at Queen’s College have returned to virtual learning for the remainder of the school year, due to the high number of daily COVID-19 infections being reported on the island and community spread, the school announced to parents last week.
Poacher must buy RBDF $200k boat
A FLORIDA fisherman and restaurant owner who was convicted in the United States of illegally fishing in Bahamian waters will buy the Royal Bahamas Defence Force a new vessel as part of a plea deal.
PM still undecided on emergency extension
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said officials have not decided whether to extend the country’s state of emergency beyond May 23.
Branville McCartney cited for curfew violation
FORMER Free National Movement Cabinet minister Branville McCartney was detained, released and ticketed by police for allegedly violating the emergency orders by staying out past the 10pm curfew on his birthday last Thursday night, The Tribune was told.
Elsworth Johnson blasts United Nations’ attack on shanty town demolition strategy
IMMIGRATION Minister Elsworth Johnson emphasised the sovereignty of The Bahamas while accusing the United Nations of lacking balance after the organisation assailed government plans to demolish dozens of homes in The Farm shanty town in Abaco.
