Heavy rain and winds on the way
WEATHER officials predict extended periods of heavy rain and gusty winds for the northwest and central Bahamas over the next few days bringing the risk of flooding in low lying areas. Local meteorologist Basil Dean told The Tribune Bahamians can ant
New grants worth $200k for Dorian relief
The Moore Bahamas Foundation (“Moore Bahamas”) has announced $200,000 in new grants for Hurricane Dorian relief and recovery, bringing their contributions thus far to more than $500,000 as part of conservation philanthropist Louis Bacon’s million-dol
Pair accused of murder
TWO 22-year-old men were charged in Magistrate’s Court yesterday with murdering another man last week. Jonathan Armbrister and Jonavan Armbrister appeared before Magistrate Andrew Forbes charged with the death of Jeffrey Fowler on May 5. According t
Grand Bahama nurses encouraged to 'push through these difficult times'
On the occasion of International Nurses Day, nurses in Grand Bahama were encouraged to be strong and push through these difficult times facing them in healthcare, particularly amid the COVID-19 crisis. At a special ceremony held yesterday, Pastor La
Bimini death was not due to virus but heart failure
A WOMAN who died on Bimini this week did not test positive for COVID-19 before her death, Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Delon Brennen said yesterday. An autopsy will be performed to determine the woman’s cause of death. Officials previously said t
University student ordered to attend drug counselling
A 24-year-old man was ordered to attend drug counselling sessions after he pleaded guilty to marijuana possession yesterday. Ralph Walker II appeared before Magistrate Andrew Forbes charged with possession of Indian hemp after officers found two gra
Suspects held for Grand Bahama deaths
Grand Bahama Police have several people in custody in connection with the latest double homicides on Grand Bahama, a senior police official said yesterday.
Grand Bahama passenger has now tested negative for COVID-19
THE Grand Bahama passenger who initially tested positive for COVID-19 has now tested negative for the disease, the Ministry of Health reported last night.
TUESDAY UPDATE: No newly confirmed cases of COVID-19
The Ministry of Health reported on Tuesday that there are no newly confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Budget must be creative, warns Bowe
A FORMER Chamber of Commerce chairman said yesterday the government’s 2020/2021 Budget will have to be creative with its limited resources amid the COVID-19 crisis.
We don't want any tourists here, say Cat Islanders
WITH no confirmed cases of COVID-19 on the island, Cat Island residents are anxious about the inevitable return of domestic and international tourists and do not want visitors on their shores right now.
Infected traveller was not on airline flight list
THE man who flew to Grand Bahama on Friday despite testing positive for COVID-19 was one of four people from the same household who were not on Bahamasair’s initial list of people slated to join the government’s repatriation exercise.
Prisoner wins Exuma murder appeal
THE Court of Appeal has overturned the 20-year manslaughter sentence of a man who was accused of robbing and killing another man in Exuma six years ago.
'Breezes? It's been a delight'
WHILE some Bahamians who have returned home on government repatriation flights on Friday have issues with being quarantined at Breezes resort, one legally blind woman is looking on the bright side.
