55 Hurricane Dorian victims laid to rest
THE families of 55 Hurricane Dorian victims finally saw their loved ones laid to rest on Friday – though many were still upset at the lack of answers over identification and the handling of the bodies.
Alexander Burrows Jr and POWER team aim for BPSU elections
GRAND Bahama resident Alexander Burrows Jr, and members of the People Organizing With Effective Results (POWER) Team, are seeking to be elected during the 2020 Bahamas Public Services Union Elections in September.
Man charged with damaging windscreen with bottle
A 50-year-old man was charged on Friday with damaging the front windshield of a woman’s car with a bottle.
Man admits stealing more than $7,000
A 20-year-old man admitted stealing more than $7,000 from his friend’s uncle.
Teenager fined for violating lockdown 'to retrieve phone charger'
A TEENAGER who claimed he violated the lockdown because he went to his neighbour’s house to retrieve his phone charger was fined $550 on Friday.
Two charged with drug possession
TWO men were charged with drug possession in separate incidents in the Magistrate’s Court on Friday.
Church services allowed with restrictions, extension of business hours
THE Bahamas has officially began the transition to stage two of Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ reopening plan, with worship services now permitted under various conditions and further relaxation of hours for business operations now sanctioned.
Reef can survive in warmer seas
NEW research has shown that a coral reef in Abaco can survive in extreme warming ocean temperatures caused by climate change.
Families benefit from beds donated by charity
About 100 families in Grand Bahama were recipients of new beds provided by a local private charitable foundation that has been providing relief aid since Hurricane Dorian. The Grand Bahama Disaster Relief Foundation (GBDRF) - the charitable arm of t
Closure was only option, says salon owner
INSTEAD of celebrating the 20th anniversary of their business, Tiffany and Raymond Rolle had to face the harsh reality of closing their salon’s doors permanently, due to long arms of the COVID-19 pandemic. Non-essential businesses were closed from m
Darville: Brennen treated unfairly
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party COVID-19 task force co-chair Senator Dr Michael Darville has criticised Free National Movement Chairman Carl Culmer for criticising Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Delon Brennen.Dr Brennen, pictured, told The Tribune this we
Chinese community helps out with 200 care packages
THE Chinese Community Association of The Bahamas gave out 200 care packages yesterday at local churches as a part of the group’s humanitarian aid programme. This effort is being coordinated with the association, the Bahamas National Food Security Ta
273,000 emergency meals served
BAHAMAS Feeding Network Executive Director Philip Smith estimated the organisation has served about 273,000 meals to Bahamians over a two- month period during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Leaked photos land boyfriend in jail
A 27-year-old man was sentenced to nine months in prison after admitting to defrauding his ex-girlfriend of over $1,000, hacking her social media accounts and damaging her cellphone.
King takes command at RBDF
RAYMOND King was officially sworn in as the newest commander of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force yesterday, becoming the eighth person in the country to have attained the prestigious rank.
