'Our system needs to change to stop this'
HOUSE Speaker Halson Moultrie said the country needs a “systemic improvement in the entire criminal justice system” after the dead bodies of a mother and daughter in his constituency were found yesterday.
‘Govt on environment is say nothing, do nothing’
AN activist has branded the government “regressive and secretive” in its handling of environmental issues.
Speaker to fight for Parliament’s powers
HOUSE Speaker Halson Moultrie says he is determined to reduce the power the executive branch of government has over Parliament even if it means risking his political career.
NIB manager denies fraud charges
THE manager of the National Insurance Board’s Andros branch who yesterday denied defrauding the organisation of tens of thousands of dollars was denied bail ahead of his trial.
Woman hurt in Inagua car crash
AN immigration officer was involved in a traffic accident in Inagua on Sunday.
Positive case at BIS
THE offices of Bahamas Information Services have been closed to the public for three days after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.
Two students test positive at Windsor
TWO high school students at Windsor School in Albany have tested positive for COVID-19, officials confirmed to The Tribune yesterday.
Knighthood awarded to Godfrey Kelly
Godfrey Kenneth Kelly was knighted in a ceremony at Government House yesterday.
65 new cases of COVID-19, two additional deaths
The Ministry of Health reported on Monday that there were 65 new cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths.
Mother and daughter murdered in Nassau Village
A MOTHER and her child were found slain at their Nassau Village home on Monday morning.
Minnis: In era of disasters, assessments are outdated
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has questioned why nations prone to disaster are still being assessed by international financial institutions using “outdated” methodologies.
Water corp starts work on Long Island stations
THE Water and Sewerage Corporation has started construction of booster stations in the areas of Mangrove Bush, Petty’s and Grays.
Ready to celebrate a week of Pride
PRIDE Bahamas 2020 will kick off next week and organisers say it will be a week-long series of virtual events geared toward making The Bahamas a country that is more accepting and inclusive of LGBTQI+ people.
Four in hospital after shooting and stabbings
FOUR people are in hospital after a shooting and two stabbing incidents over the weekend.
Chipman ‘not interested’ in making a switch to join the PLP
CENTREVILLE MP Reece Chipman said yesterday he is not interested in joining the opposition Progressive Liberal Party.
