Former US Ambassador to The Bahamas dies at 86
THE US Embassy in Nassau has paid tribute to former US Ambassador to The Bahamas Arthur Schechter, praising his role in strengthening ties between the two countries and expressing condolences to his family.
Gibson’s ex-fiancée testifies she took immunity deal to tell the truth
LONG Island MP Adrian Gibson’s former fiancée told the Supreme Court yesterday that she took full responsibility for her actions as a business partner with him, while maintaining she entered an immunity agreement to tell the truth.
Man accused of indecently assaulting cousin gets bail
A MAN accused of indecently assaulting his female cousin at a house in Sunset Park last week was granted bail yesterday.
American man fined $5,000 after attacking police at Goodman’s Bay
AN American was fined $5,000 after admitting to attacking four police officers and resisting arrest at Goodman’s Bay Beach last weekend.
RBDF marine investigated over alleged assault on female recruits
A ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force marine is under investigation after being accused of assaulting several female marine recruits, a defence official has confirmed.
82-year-old Bahamian shaken after midnight immigration raid
AN 82-year-old Grand Bahama man says he was left shaken after immigration officers allegedly broke into his home in the middle of the night without producing a warrant or identifying themselves.
PM and Church leaders reject FNM lottery plan
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has dismissed the Free National Movement’s proposed national lottery as a “gimmick”, joining some senior church leaders in opposing the plan.
Two arrested after fake voter card found at NIB
A SUSPECTED fake voter’s card presented at the National Insurance Board has led to the arrest of two people, including a Parliamentary Registration Department worker, in a case that comes amid heightened concerns about document fraud ahead of the May 12 general election.
Husband of missing US boater released
AN American man who was detained in connection with the disappearance of his wife at sea has been released from police custody without charge.
Davis says Grand Bahama on rebound, warns Port Authority
PRIME Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis declared that Grand Bahama is on the rebound during a rally last night, pointing to investment, job creation and long-awaited developments on the island.
Mitchell, Pinder and Bonaby top list of most absent MPs in House
THE PLP’s Fred Mitchell, John Pinder and McKell Bonaby lead the list of the most absent MPs in the House of Assembly since the Davis administration assumed office in 2021, each attending fewer than 80 percent of sittings during the period, according to records obtained by The Tribune.
BUT rejects second pay offer; gives Govt three days to respond
THE Bahamas Union of Teachers has given the government until tomorrow (Wednesday) to submit a revised counter-proposal on salary increases and other benefits for educators after rejecting its second offer.
School bus narrowly misses house after colliding with car in Abaco
A CHAOTIC scene unfolded yesterday after students were forced to escape a school bus after it collided with a car, then narrowly missing a nearby house by inches.
US ex-cop reunites with Doctor’s Hospital surgeon who saved his life
WITH tears in his eyes, Ray Wood finally met the man he believes gave him a second chance at life.
National Development Plan bill delayed until after May election
NATIONAL Development Plan chairman Felix Stubbs has confirmed that long-promised legislation to establish a statutory planning institute will miss its intended deadline again, with the bill waiting in limbo until after the May 12 general election.
