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‘Resign - What for? it’s time to move on’

Tourism Minister Dionsio D’Aguilar said yesterday he doesn’t believe he should have resigned along with former Health Minister Dr Duane Sands because of his involvement in allowing six permanent residents entry in the country nearly two weeks ago.

Operator error caused blackout

RESIDENTS throughout New Providence were left angry yesterday after an island-wide blackout. With many people working from home and students completing classes and exams online, the blackout left thousands of people frustrated.

Police investigate traffic fatality

Grand Bahama Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident that occurred in Holmes Rock, West Grand Bahama. Officials reported that the accident happened at Section A Holmes Rock and that the victim had died at the scene.Details were sketchy up

Trip for some snacks ends up costing $400

A MAN who claimed he violated the lockdown because he was trying to withdraw cash from an ATM to buy some snacks from the store before it closed was fined $400 yesterday. Charles Eneas, 46, appeared before Magistrate Andrew Forbes after officers fou

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

Woman robbed of $1k

POLICE are looking for a man who robbed a woman on Monday.

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.

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