Shanty town eviction deadline extended till August 10
THE government has stepped-down its July 31 deadline for New Providence shanty town evictions to allow for the required 14-day leave period, according to Labour Minister Dion Foulkes.
Many shanty town residents not ready to vacate homes
DESPITE an extension to the government's eviction deadline for shanty town residents in New Providence, many of them yesterday said they are still not in a position to vacate their homes and adhere to the deadline.
Nine Filipinos and Peruvians arrested for dangerous drugs
NINE Filipinos and Peruvians were arrested on Grand Bahama for possession of dangerous drugs with intent to supply after over $70,000 worth of suspected cocaine was discovered at an apartment in Freeport.
Taino Beach given greenlight for swimming
TAINO Beach has been given the green light for swimming after follow-up water sample testing on Friday conducted by the Ministry of Environment, along with Waterkeepers Bahamas, indicate that the water quality standards are acceptable.
Three armed robberies in 24-hours
POLICE have appealed to members of the public for assistance after several armed robberies occurred in a 24-hour period in the capital.
Lawyer upset over viral video of argument at Exuma airport
FORMER Supreme Court justice and Exuma MP Elliot Lockhart has vowed to take the government to task after a video recording of him at an Exuma airport went viral.In the video, Mr Lockhart gets into a brief argument with a police officer that escalates
Bahamas on alert for migrants after Haiti unrest
AS civil unrest unfolded in Haiti over the weekend, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said local law enforcement agencies were put on alert for a potential uptick in illegal migration. Violent protests raged in the capital Port-au-Prince for a third d
Wells: Cause of Exuma boat blaze still unknown
THE CAUSE of the fatal Exuma boat accident which occurred more than a week ago has yet to be revealed, Transport Minister Renward Wells told The Tribune yesterday.“The investigation is ongoing,” he added. Elliot Lockhart, QC, attorney for boat owner
Bahamas won't sign on to single market
THE Bahamas will not sign onto the CARICOM Single Market and Economy despite historic steps taken by the region at last week’s summit, according to Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis.Dr Minnis made it clear at a Saturday press briefing the country did n
UPDATED: Victim dies in drive-by shooting
POLICE are investigating a shooting incident that occurred yesterday afternoon and left one man dead.
Minnis: Make up your own minds on marijuana issue
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has given tacit support for the medical and scientific use of marijuana, however he told the media his personal views will not supersede a widespread public education campaign.
Families unite to stop evictions
FIFTY families have joined forces to launch legal action to block the government’s first round of shanty town evictions.
‘No U-turn’ for Relays pullout
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis firmly backed the government’s decision to pull out of hosting the International Amateur Athletic Federation’s (IAAF) World Relays, citing the need to prioritise the government’s economic and social initiatives.
‘Going legal’ is worth just $5m
THE country stands to reap the greatest benefit from the full legalisation of marijuana production, sale and use with state control, according to CARICOM’s regional report, which estimated net benefits for The Bahamas was about $5.5m.
Dominican and US poachers held
FORTY-SIX people on board a Dominican fishing vessel were apprehended by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force on Sunday for poaching. This came two days after six Americans aboard a 63-foot pleasure craft were arrested by RBDF officers on Friday for viol
