$700 fine for marijuana possession
A 62-year-old man who was found with several packages filled with marijuana was fined $700 in the Magistrate’s Court.
Bail denied for man who had double murder conviction overturned
A MAN whose double murder conviction was overturned by the Court of Appeal earlier this year was denied bail until the panel determines whether they will order a retrial for his case.
Hunt for two armed robbers on Abaco
POLICE in Abaco have launched an island-wide manhunt for two suspects behind an armed robbery that left a man injured early Thursday morning.
A Christmas gift as 147 are granted clemency
THE Prerogative of Mercy Committee approved 147 requests for clemency during a meeting yesterday.
No Junkanoo - but groups want spirit to shine on
DESPITE the 2020 Junkanoo parades being cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some groups say they still plan to keep the Junkanoo spirit alive and celebrate through virtual events.
Rastafarian community to say no to COVID vaccine
MEMBERS of the local Rastafarian community will reject the COVID-19 vaccine when it is made available in The Bahamas as it is against their religious beliefs, a representative said.
Video shows ‘bold’ robbers in busy stores
VIDEO footage has been making the rounds on social media showing two local businesses being robbed by “bold” culprits with guns while shoppers milled about.
Super Value gives $12,000
SUPER Value proved a little change can go a long way as store representatives presented a cheque for $12,000 to the Bahamas Feeding Network yesterday.
Flowers: FNM trying to shut us down
THE government’s planned web shop patron tax on lottery winnings was yesterday predicted to deliver a “detrimental” blow to a local gaming house, its owner telling The Tribune he firmly believed the Minnis administration was “dead serious” about closing down the industry.
Drop in top grades as exam results are released
NATIONAL exam results worsened in 2020 compared to 2019, with fewer students achieving A, B and C grades and more students receiving D, E, F and G grades compared to the year before.
‘I can’t walk after I was beaten by police’
A MAN from Eleuthera is unable to walk and has had surgery on his right leg after police officers allegedly slammed him to the ground at the Harbour Island Police Station in October.
Man denies using fake cheques to defraud businesses
A 32-year-old man who denied using fraudulent insurance cheques to defraud three businesses will appear before a magistrate next year to determine whether he will be granted bail before his trial.
Man who beat his girlfriend told to compensate her $350
A 29-year-old man who was accused of assaulting his former girlfriend was ordered to pay her $350 as compensation.
Fraud accused granted bail
A 31-year-old man, accused of defrauding three people of nearly $40,000, was yesterday granted bail before his trial.
teen robbery suspect remanded
A TEENAGER was remanded to prison over allegations that he robbed a woman last week.
