Spike in cases puts Exuma in measures
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced that 24-hour weekend curfews and other restrictive measures will take effect for Exuma in light of the recent surge of COVID-19 cases on that island.
Thief took tools from inside truck
A 56-YEAR-OLD man who broke into another man’s truck to steal an assortment of tools was fined $1,500 yesterday.
Man threw rock through ex-girlfriend’s window
A MAN who threw a rock through his ex-girlfriend’s window was yesterday fined $500 and ordered to pay her $350 in compensation.
Going to borrow money costs man a $250 fine
A MAN who claimed he violated curfew because he went to a family member to borrow some money was fined $250 yesterday.
‘Overdue at BPL? Call to make payment plan’
WORKS Minister Desmond Bannister has urged Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) customers with overdue accounts to contact the electricity provider to work out payment plans.
Immigration bill being reviewed
IMMIGRATION Minister Elsworth Johnson said yesterday the government is reviewing the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Bill – newly proposed legislation that if passed could spark changes to the country’s immigration laws.
Decomposed body found in Mackey Street building
A PARTIALLY decomposed body was found on a bed inside a building on Mackey Street yesterday.
Officer dies in police gym
A ROYAL Bahamas Police Force training officer was found dead in the gym of the RBPF’s training college on Monday.
Second oil dump site found in Grand Bahama
A second illegal oil dumping site has been discovered on Grand Bahama following a similar incident about two weeks ago.
POLICE ACT OVER WEDDING BREACH: AG’s son among guests cited after issuing apology for attending ceremony
The Attorney General’s son Carlyle Bethel was among a number of individuals informed by police last night they would face action over a rules-breaking wedding which took place in Nassau last Friday.
Atlantis confirms opening is Dec 10
ATLANTIS’ announcement of its re-opening on December 10 has sparked elation among Tourism officials who view it as a light at the end of the tunnel for the rebound of the country’s economy.
Union boss knew of ‘Lords of Doom’
FORMER union president at Bahamas Power and Light Paul Maynard has told The Tribune he was aware of the “dope smoking” actions of “Lords of Doom” and had warned them the union would not stand by them if the company took action against them.
Seven win scholarships
THE CA Smith International Educational and Community Development Scholarship has awarded scholarships to seven students in Grand Bahama.
Father beat his daughter with a power cord
A FATHER who used an electrical cord to beat his daughter after he allegedly caught her sending inappropriate messages to older men on social media was yesterday ordered to pay the girl $500. He was also put on two years’ probation.
