Driver dies in another police chase
A MAN died in a fiery crash after leading police on a car chase in the Carmichael Road area where he collided with a parked Mack truck.
Woman denies stealing in car scam operation
A 29-year-old woman was remanded to prison yesterday after denying allegations she stole thousands of dollars from several people in furtherance of a car scam. Felicia Wilmott, pictured, was charged before Senior Magistrate Derence Rolle-Davis over
Moree: Changes would ease pressure on courts
CHIEF Justice Brian Moree has said decriminalising small amounts of marijuana possession is a “policy issue” that if made, would alleviate some of the case load from the court system.Stressing he needed to be extremely careful in speaking about the c
'We'll deal with Andros migrants in humane manner'
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said there have been many complaints about illegal immigration in Andros and vowed yesterday to clamp down on the problem in a humane manner. His comments to The Tribune came as the Department of Immigration continues
Three in hospital after separate stabbing and shootings
THREE men are in hospital after separate shooting and stabbing incidents. Police said a man was shot after 9pm on Thursday. He was walking on Taylor Street, Nassau Village when a gunman approached and shot him. The injured man is in stable conditio
Dames: No let up on marijuana arrests
POLICE officers will not stop arresting marijuana users despite the recommendations made by the Bahamas National Commission on Marijuana concerning the drug, according to National Security Minister Marvin Dames.
‘Abaco clean-up is making progress’: Clarke hits back at criticism of pace for island’s rebuild
CHAIRMAN of the Disaster Reconstruction Authority John-Michael Clarke yesterday defended the pace of the debris removal on Abaco, noting that officials feel “certain” that work is progressing on the storm-impacted island.
Moree plans moves to restore court integrity
ACCEPTING the findings of Auditor General Terrance Bastian’s audit into the Magistrates’ Court as a “serious” matter, Chief Justice Brian Moree has said there will be fundamental changes with the system over the next six months in a bid to restore integrity.
China ban may relax to 14 days
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands said yesterday the government will certainly reconsider a change to the new coronavirus quarantine measures to align The Bahamas with the posture of other countries.
Minnis to make two major announcements
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis says he will make two major announcements concerning Grand Bahama and a Family Island when he delivers his first national address of the year tomorrow. He told The Tribune: “The address gives me an opportunity to make
Four arrested after marijuana found
FOUR men were arrested after police discovered six boxes of marijuana worth $90,500 in New Providence.
Step Street set for road works
The Ministry of Public Works/Bahamix, has scheduled milling and paving works for Step Street.
Aquaponics project launched at schools on Grand Bahama
THE STEM in Aquaponic Sustainable Agriculture Project was launched on Grand Bahama at two schools where the pilot programme will teach students valuable skills of a more sustainable and eco-friendly system of food production.
BPL electrical failure on Friday morning
MANY customers voiced frustration Friday on Facebook over an electricity failure by Bahamas Power and Light Company leaving them without service.
Fatal police chase was 'tragic'
NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames has called a recent police chase that led to two men being killed in a car crash “unfortunate” and “tragic”, adding it’s never easy when “someone loses their life.”
