Dames urges students to 'say no to violence'
NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames urged Bahamian students on Friday to "say no to violence” after a recent survey revealed that 17 percent of the students surveyed say they were in a fight at school within the last 30 days.
Dr Sands says coronavirus cruise ship report is 'non-story'
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands urged the public to avoid spreading “unverified information,” after reports alleging that a Royal Caribbean Cruise ship carrying passengers believed to have been exposed to the new Coronavirus, suggested that the ship was recently docked in Bahamian waters.
Companies urge homeowners to invest in alarms
SECURITY companies in New Providence are urging homeowners to invest in alarm systems as a first line of defence against criminals in view of concerns over a perceived increase in home invasions.
Bahamian, Chinese nationals intercepted during human smuggling operation
A Bahamian and a group of Chinese nationals were intercepted by the US Coast Guard at sea during an illegal human smuggling operation last week, according to Immigration officials on Grand Bahama.
Moultrie: Ministers should give answers
HOUSE Speaker Halson Moultrie wants to make ministers answer questions in the House of Assembly and hopes the Rules Committee of the lower chamber ensures this happens. The ability of the official opposition to question Cabinet ministers is a popula
Gibson: Hurricane workers were abusing overtime
WATER and Sewerage Corporation executive chairman Adrian Gibson said officials uncovered an “abuse of overtime” among a handful of workers doing restoration on Abaco following Hurricane Dorian.
Police issue sketch in hunt for rapist
POLICE have issued a sketch of a man wanted for questioning in connection with a burglary and rape investigation. The man in the sketch has a dark complexion, is 5’7” to 5’8”, of medium build and is wearing a hoodie. Police did not say if he is want
Families frustrated over lack of answers on evacuation
RELATIVES of Bahamians in China have been left with very little answers about evacuating loved ones from the Asian country amid an outbreak of a new deadly strain of the coronavirus. The Tribune understands that family members who attended last week
Sir Arthur Foulkes and his wife ‘shaken’ after break-in
FORMER Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes and his wife have been left “shaken” after their West Bay Street home was broken into as they slept on Wednesday night.
‘Make killers pay victims’ families’
KHANDI Gibson, founder and president of the local advocacy group Families of All Murder Victims (FOAM), wants the government to enforce legislation that would ensure that perpetrators are responsible for supporting the families of victims affected by their acts of violence.
‘Zero tolerance must be hammered home’
THE Bahamas National Trust yesterday criticised Norwegian Cruise Lines for violating the country’s environmental laws after it was revealed the vessel had dumped waste into Bahamian waters.
Marijuana move ends ‘Rasta persecution’
MEMBERS of the Rastafarian community yesterday praised the recommendations made by the Bahamas National Commission on Marijuana to have the drug legalised as a sacrament for Rastafarians, noting the move as a step in the right direction.
Next stop’s court for plastic ban offenders
RETAILERS who fail to comply with the 25 cent per plastic bag charge could be given a notice to appear in court, according to a representative of the Ministry of Environment and Housing.
Investigator denies claim about falsifying evidence
A SENIOR crime scene investigator yesterday denied a defence attorney’s assertions that he “deliberately falsified” evidence that would ultimately be used in the trial of three men accused of the 2013 Fox Hill mass shooting.Inspector Lavardo Sherman
Scott heads list of newly appointed QCs
GOVERNMENT has announced the appointment of five new Queen’s Counsel, including lawyer Michael Scott, Grand Lucayan’s chairman. The remaining appointees include lawyers Cedric Parker, Jean Ferron Bethell, Krystal Rolle and John Wilson. They can now
