Freeport man on murder charge
A 25-year-old Freeport man was charged with murder in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
Resignation is a condemnation of government, says PLP leader Davis
ALTHOUGH “taken aback” by Centreville MP Reece Chipman’s resignation from the Public Accounts Committee, Official Opposition leader Philip “Brave” Davis said the move is a condemnation of the government.
We’re ignoring the small man on the street who's hurting every day – MP
FREE National Movement MP Hank Johnson railed against the government on Wednesday accusing it of ignoring the challenges of the small man and “dragging its feet” where Bahamians’ rights are being infringed as he spoke about a longstanding land dispute in his constituency.
Sentencing for man convicted of grievous harm adjourned
A LAWYER for convict Antonio “Snake” Symonnette, who was convicted of two counts of grievous harm in the Supreme Court, requested an adjournment of the sentencing hearing yesterday.
Suspected traffic fatality after car blaze
Traffic police in Grand Bahama are investigating a suspected traffic fatality in the West End community on Wednesday.
New fundraiser to help people after failed festival is targeting $400k
A NEW fundraiser for locals impacted by the failed Fyre Festival is seeking to raise $400,000.
I’ll give away my $600k winnings, promises Buddhist poker player
A BUDDHIST poker player who won more than half a million dollars at a tournament at the Atlantis resort last week plans to give it all away.
Junkanoogate: Police pursue bribery claims
POLICE are continuing their probe into Junkanoo bribery claims, but the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence has established its own sub-committee to investigate the claims. The committee will review allegations that made headlines after audio recordings between a purported female judge and George “Bommer” Armbrister, a costume designer for the Genesis group, circulated this month.
Burning container ship heads to Freeport
A mega freighter burning off Canada’s east coast since January 3 is now seeking refuge in Grand Bahama, The Tribune understands.
Overtime will be paid - but budget now blown
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands yesterday said the Public Hospital Authority’s $1.2m monthly overtime bill could not continue “unchecked” as he defended the forecasted slowdown in overtime payments for healthcare workers.
UK wifebeater ‘hiding’ in Bahamas
A BRITISH man who has fled his prison sentence in the United Kingdom may be hiding out in The Bahamas, according to international reports.
Fed up Chipman loses patience
CENTREVILLE MP Reece Chipman resigned from the Public Accounts Committee yesterday out of frustration with the immobility of the traditionally powerful parliamentary sub-committee.
Police appeal after drive-by shooting
A WOMAN is in hospital after she was injured during a drive-by shooting yesterday.
Minister of State for GB on preliminary labour force survey
MINISTER of State for Grand Bahama Kwasi Thompson has praised latest job figures which show a decline in the island’s unemployment rate and that more than 800 people were employed since May 2018 to November 2018.
Peruvian found not guilty of killing DJ in club
A PERUVIAN man has been acquitted of killing a disc jockey and attempting to kill another man following a scuffle in a downtown nightclub three years ago.
