Hurricane survivors warned of risk of sex abuse
A LOCAL non-profit group is calling for increased awareness of the potential impact of Hurricane Dorian on those who are most vulnerable to the threat of sexual abuse and violence.
Another body found in Abaco
MARSH HARBOUR - OFFICIALS in Abaco recovered human remains on Tuesday from a portion of the Pigeon Peas shanty town, after the discovery was made by workers of a company contracted to clean up the area.
Attorney General tells migrants who lost jobs in storm to leave country
MIGRANT storm victims who have lost their jobs as a result of Hurricane Dorian “need to go home” even if their work permits are not yet expired, Attorney General Carl Bethel said yesterday.
$6m dome shelter for Abaco refugees
THE government will spend $6 million to construct a “family relief centre” in Abaco that will feature dome housing structures capable of withstanding 180mph winds, according to shelter organiser John-Michael Clarke.
$100m loan to pay for utilities and shelters
THE $100m Inter-American Development Bank loan contingency that was activated following Hurricane Dorian will fund the restoration of public utilities and ensure the construction of temporary shelters on affected islands, Finance Minister Peter Turnquest explained yesterday.
No jail time for doctor caught with marijuana
A BAHAMIAN doctor has been granted a conditional discharge for being caught with almost 10 ounces of marijuana in his residence earlier this year.
‘Deaf ears’ from ministry for teachers in school dispute
IRATE teachers at Carlton E Francis Primary School criticised the Ministry of Education for allowing their “cries to fall on deaf ears”.
NEMA September 30 update
The management team of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and members of its Emergency Support Functions groupings will travel to Abaco Tuesday via Bahamasair flight.
Victims urged to come identify rescued dogs
THE Bahamas Humane Society currently has about 90 dogs that are Hurricane Dorian victims and the shelter is calling on affected pet owners to identify their animals. The BHS airlifted more than 200 dogs out of its shelter in New Providence to facilit
12 ambulances donated to the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian
THE National Emergency Management Services received a boost to its fleet of emergency service vehicles after Global Medical Response donated 12 ambulances in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian. The first donation of four ambulances took place on Sept
'We are not allowed to get into our premises at Port Lucaya'
FRUSTRATED store owners at Port Lucaya Marketplace claim they are being prevented from entering the premises to get access to their stores, even though power and water have already been restored there.Only once have they had access to their businesse
'Absolutely no truth' to rumours of Haitian political party
A SPOKESPERSON for the United Haitian Community Front said the rumours circulating on social media surrounding a new Haitian political party running for office in The Bahamas in 2020 are false. Activist Louby Georges told The Tribune yesterday: “The
Minnis tells tourists: We're open for business
ON his flight back to The Bahamas after addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis took to the plane’s intercom to invite tourists to spread the word that most of the country was still open for busines
UPDATED: Defence Force Marine killed as vehicle smashes into pole
A MAN is dead after crashing into a utility pole on Baillou Hill Road early Sunday morning.
Suspect pinned to fence by victim's truck
A MAN chased a suspected armed robber with his truck before pinning him to a chain link fence with his vehicle, officials said.
