81-year-old man shot by police after opening fire
AN 81-year-old man is in hospital after being shot by police after he first opened fire on them.
Fired flight attendant linked to $106k seizure
A FORMER Bahamasair flight attendant says he was suspended, questioned by police financial crime officers, and ultimately fired over a Haiti flight linked to US$106,000 allegedly seized by authorities in Cap Haïtien.
Saxon and Colours Junkanoo group leaders honoured for their contributions by Cuba Libre
CUBA Libre’s annual “Warm the Shacks” campaign this year honoured Saxons Superstars leader Percy “Vola” Francis and Colours Entertainment leader Chris Justilien for their continued contributions to the Junkanoo community.
Munroe: Opposition has not met burden of proof on ‘bag of passports’ claim
Minister of National Security Wayne Munroe says the Opposition has still not met the burden of proof for its “bag of passports” allegation — even as The Tribune’s reporting reveals that a former Bahamasair employee was fired after an internal probe involving a March 1 Haiti flight and a cash seizure.
Three men to face Abaco court over barge looting
Three men are expected to be arraigned in Marsh Harbour, Abaco today in connection with the looting of a barge that ran aground off the island, according to police.
Junkanoo groups prepared to bring their ‘A’ game despite challenges leading up to parades
DESPITE challenges leading up to the season, Junkanoo groups say they are ready to deliver a dazzling performance for the upcoming Boxing Day and New Year’s Day parades.
Mexican man accused of murder girl on yacht to enter plea before Supreme Court in December
A MEXICAN man accused of murdering Paige Bell, a 20-year-old South African woman killed on a super yacht in Eleuthera in July, was told this week he will enter a plea before the Supreme Court in December.
PM refuses apology, says food programme still under police probe
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis says the Minnis administration’s National Food Distribution Task Force remains under police investigation and has refused to apologise to non-governmental organisations, despite an Auditor General’s report finding no misuse of public funds.
Vote Pickstock to continue progress in Golden Isles, says Davis
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis appealed to Golden Isles voters last night to return the seat to his party with a vote for Darron Pickstock, warning that a choice for the Free National Movement would halt progress and stall change.
Govt scraps degree requirement unlocking promotions for hundreds of prison officers
THE government has scrapped the degree requirement that once blocked promotions inside the Bahamas Department of Corrections, a change National Security Minister Wayne Munroe said has helped unlocked more than 400 promotions so far — with another 400 expected.
Bid to appeal murder conviction dismissed by Court of Appeal
THE Court of Appeal has dismissed Craig Johnson’s latest bid to overturn his murder conviction for the 2013 killing of American sailor Kyle Bruner but advised him that the Privy Council may be the only remaining avenue to test his argument.
Judge denies bail to murder accused ‘Freddy’ Reckley
A SUPREME Court judge has refused bail to murder accused Dominique “Freddy” Reckley, ruling that the evidence against him is strong, the charge is serious, and there is a real risk he may not return to court if released.
BPL secures $90M IDB loan for system modernisation
BAHAMAS Power and Light and the Inter-American Development Bank have signed a $90m loan agreement to modernise the state utility’s operations, the first time the government has designated BPL as the direct borrower for a major international loan.
Power outages drop by 86% since Bahamas Grid Company took over
POWER outages in New Providence have declined by 86 per cent due to the government’s energy reform initiatives, Energy and Transport Minister Coleby-Davis claimed yesterday.
Three RBDF vessels to undergo full refurbishment in Netherlands
THREE Royal Bahamas Defence Force vessels will undergo full refurbishment in the Netherlands in December after years in which many ships missed routine dry docking, according to Minister of National Security Wayne Munroe.
