Mitchell: All PLPs have made disclosures
AFTER it was announced on Tuesday that two senators have failed to make their annual disclosure of assets and liabilities in accordance with the Public Disclosure Act, the Progressive Liberal Party confirmed all of its senators and members of Parliam
$1,000 for students with drive
FOR the second consecutive year, the Antique Auto Club of The Bahamas has invested in the training of future mechanics with a $1,000 scholarship donation to the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI).In memory of Charles Johnson - a skille
Body found after blaze hits building
POLICE in Grand Bahama found human remains in a wooden structure that was destroyed by fire yesterday morning.Shortly after 1am, police from the Fire Department were called to a building fire in Pinedale, Eight Mile Rock on I-95 corner where they met
Chevening Scholarships awarded
THE British high commissioner to The Bahamas has announced that two Bahamians have been awarded Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK.The 2018-19 Chevening Scholars are D’Andra Johnson and Therell Smith.Chevening Scholarships are awarded to indiv
Row breaks out in FNM over meeting cancellation
A ROW has erupted over the cancellation of the Free National Movement’s monthly council meeting, according to a letter obtained by The Tribune.The open letter was reportedly sent to FNM chairman Carl Culmer by national deputy chairman Brad McPhee, wh
Conference to tackle child exploitation
ADVOCACY group Bahamas Against Crime is hosting a conference next month to address the exploitation of children.“The high level of crimes against children and the exploitation of children in The Bahamas is cause for great alarm,” the group, led by Re
Man’s body pulled from sea
POLICE pulled a man’s body from waters at Potter’s Cay Dock after 9am yesterday.
Cyber criminals posing as public figures net thousands
NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames yesterday warned the public not to give money to people posing as politicians online as police revealed Bahamians have lost more than $100,000 to cyber criminals this year.Mr Dames said an individual was recent
Govt purchases Grand Lucayan resort
THE Minnis administration has purchased the Grand Lucayan resort in Grand Bahama, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced after a tour of the property on Wednesday.
OUCH! Bannister savages axed BPL chair with finance revelations
WORKS Minister Desmond Bannister has admitted to political interference in the functions of the Bahamas Power and Light board - however, he claims it was only to block alleged directives to pay the personal bills of its former Chairwoman Darnell Osborne.
Disclosure files will go to AG
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has instructed the chairman of the Public Disclosure Commission to give the Office of the Attorney General information on the officials who have failed to make their annual disclosure of assets and liabilities in accordance with the Public Disclosure Act, Press Secretary Anthony Newbold said yesterday.
Dog Days race raises $22,000
THE fourth annual Dog Days Marathon held in late March raised thousands of dollars for the Grand Bahama Humane Society and the Grand Bahama Children’s Home.The animal shelter received $17,000 while the children’s home received $5,000.This year’s even
'Govt purchase of hotel will help union members'
THE Commonwealth Union of Hotel Services and Allied Workers believes the decision by Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis to purchase the Grand Lucayan Resort in Grand Bahama is good news for the union and its hundreds of members. President Michelle Dors
Man guilty of drug possession
A 23-year-old man yesterday pleaded guilty to one count of drug possession with intent to supply.Kevin Rolle, of Sugar Hill Road, Fox Hill, appearing before Deputy Chief Magistrate Subusola Swain, admitted to possessing 3.875 ounces of suspected mari
1,000 scholarships available at BTVI
THE government, through the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute, is offering 1,000 scholarships to students enrolled in full-time programmes inclusive of preparatory, certificate, diploma and associate degrees.Named The Bahamas Be Your Own Bos
