Bahamas building links with Georgia State to help students
THE government has signed a memorandum of cooperation with Georgia State University that will facilitate expanded collaboration between the institution and The Bahamas.As a part of the agreement, Georgia State University (GSU) is also expected to int
Police hunt robbery suspects
POLICE are looking for two suspects who committed separate armed robberies on Monday. The first incident happened shortly after 11am when a woman was sitting in her vehicle at the junction of Prince Charles Drive and Beatrice Avenue. Police said she
Bahamas ‘in solidarity’ with Trinidad and Tobago
MINISTRY of Foreign Affairs Director General Sharon Brennen-Haylock yesterday said the Bahamas is “standing in solidarity” with Trinidad and Tobago in the wake of a series of heavy rain, flooding, landslides and earthquakes all of which have affected the country over recent days.
Shooting victim had just been acquitted in court case
A 34-year-old man acquitted of murder in June has been identified as the man shot and killed off West Street on Sunday night.
Disney’s Lighthouse Point plan impact study to take months
DISNEY Cruise Line’s environmental impact assessment for its proposed development of Lighthouse Point, Eleuthera will take several months to complete, company Vice President of Public Affairs Kim Prunty has told The Tribune.
Man accused of robbing at gunpoint to snatch $6,000
A 20-year-old man was charged yesterday with robbing four persons, including an officer, at gunpoint of more than $6,000 worth of cash and merchandise over a two-day period, then attempting to kill someone else just five days later.
Ferguson: Anywhere is better for post office staff
BAHAMAS Public Service Union President Kimsley Ferguson has backed the Minnis administration’s decision to relocate the General Post Office to the Town Centre Mall, despite some outcry over the conflict of interest the move presents.
US trio had fake Ocean Club cards
THREE American men admitted yesterday to being caught at an eastern New Providence residence last week with fake Ocean Club resort credit cards with plans to commit fraud.
Jean Rony: I’m tired, they know who I am, they just playing a game
BAHAMAS-born Jean Rony Jean-Charles pledged yesterday to fight for his right to remain in the country as he pushed back against speculation over his ability to prove his identity.
Activists lay bare our women’s rights failure
THE country’s failed gender equality referenda was put in the spotlight as activists delivered their shadow report on the country’s efforts to eliminate all forms of discrimination against women.
Drug mule told: Back out and you die
A Surinamese man yesterday claimed the reason he swallowed over 100 packages of cocaine and attempted to smuggle the drugs into The Bahamas last week was because he was in too deep and would have been killed if he tried to back out of the plan.
Union ready to seek wage rises after VAT increase
THE Bahamas Public Service Union is gearing up to pursue wage increases for its members in the wake of the government’s decision to increase the value added tax rate from 7.5 to 12 percent, according to union president Kimsley Ferguson.
Outrunning hunger in The Bahamas
HANDS for Hunger will host its first ever community fun run and walk on November 3 to help raise awareness of food insecurity.
Spay and neuter clinic helps for free
THE Mount Moriah constituency held a spay and neuter clinic in partnership with animal advocacy group BAARK! on the weekend.
Bahamian students safe amid Trinidad flooding
AFTER more than three days of flooding, landslides, and an earthquake, Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley yesterday declared a national disaster. Although there were no reports of damage following the earthquake – measuring 5.1 on th
