‘BPL inquiry set-up should include Davis’
DARRON Cash, former chairman of the Free National Movement, said Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis should solicit recommendations from Official Opposition Leader Philip “Brave” Davis concerning who should investigate the disintegration of Bahamas Power & Light’s board last week.
Lucayan purchase ‘a waste of money’
OPPOSITION Leader Philip Davis yesterday stressed the government’s purchase of the Grand Lucayan resort was a “waste of money” without a proper plan to justify how the money would be recouped.
Aragonite real value just $2.5m
CABINET is close to reaching a conclusion that could increase the country’s aragonite mining revenue, Environment Minister Romauld Ferreira said.
Port controller says Exuma leak 'completely cleaned up'
THE diesel fuel leak in Exuma has been completely cleaned up, acting Port Controller Dr Raymond King told The Tribune yesterday. Dr King said the leak was caused by a ruptured fuel line that became damaged through “normal wear and tear”. He added the
Our finest sons
FORMER Governors General Sir Orville Turnquest and Arthur D Hanna were yesterday heralded as the country’s “finest sons” as they were bestowed the Order of the Nation national honour.Both men were recognised for their historic contributions to the co
'Don't just rely on hotel - become entrepreneurs'
THE government's purchase of the Grand Lucayan resort will certainly boost economic activity on Grand Bahama with local MP Iram Lewis encouraging residents to be prepared not just as job seekers, but as entrepreneurs to service the property. Grand B
Still no word on date to reveal landfill manager
THE Office of the Attorney General is still evaluating matters relating to the government’s selection of a New Providence Landfill manager, according to Environment Minister Romauld Ferreira.An announcement of the new manager was expected as early as
Theft and laundering case delay
A 23-year-old man awaiting trial on three counts of theft and one count of money laundering in connection with more than $60,000 his girlfriend stole from her employer over a seven-month period, had the case against him adjourned to September 4 yeste
Missing 70-year-old woman found dead
AN elderly woman who was reported missing by family this week was found dead yesterday.Yesterday afternoon police said they were waiting on an official identification to confirm the woman’s identity but said they suspect she is 70-year-old Icelyn Fow
Wilson: Talk to teachers union
Bahamas Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson yesterday called on the Ministry of Education to consult and collaborate with the union more while also encouraging new teachers to join the BUT.Mrs Wilson’s appeal came at yesterday’s orientation ex
Struggling straw vendors back purchase
MANY struggling straw vendors at Port Lucaya Marketplace support the government’s decision to purchase the Grand Lucayan resort and believe it would boost sales for them and others small businesses.While in Grand Bahama yesterday, Prime Minister Dr H
We’re in the hotel business . . . for now
THE government has made a $10m down payment to acquire the Grand Lucayan resort at a price tag of $65m and expects to complete the purchase from Hutchinson Whampoa within the next 30 days, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis confirmed yesterday.
PM orders probe into BPL board meltdown
THE government will launch a formal investigation into the saga at Bahamas Power and Light and the circumstances that led to the shock dissolution of its board of directors and a bitter war of words with top officials.
Three years jail for US cocaine smuggler
AN American man was convicted yesterday and sentenced to three years in prison in connection with a drug seizure at the Lynden Pindling International Airport over the weekend.
Suspect accused of taxi driver killing
A 20-year-old man was arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday over allegations he murdered a taxi driver in Hollywood Subdivision, off Cowpen Road in June.Donte Riley stood before Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt charged with one count each
