Pintard promises stiffer penalties against poachers
MARINE Resources Minister Michael Pintard yesterday promised stiffer penalties for poachers caught in Bahamian waters as he described as “tragic” the quantity of undersized lobsters caught by the 124 Dominican poachers who were arrested over the week
Two BAIC directors removed from posts
TWO directors on the board at the Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation have been removed.Officials confirmed to The Tribune that directors Bernard Adderley and Mark Turnquest will be replaced by Bar Association President Khalil Parker and
More than 500 fee increases for hospital 'by end of year'
THE government is preparing for push back more than 500 potential fee increases at the Princess Margaret Hospital to be implemented before year’s end, Health Minister Dr Duane Sands said yesterday, as he suggested civil servants may also be affected
$6m for new fleet of police vehicles
POLICE Commissioner Anthony Ferguson distributed more than 50 new vehicles, valued at about $6m, yesterday to various divisions and departments of the Royal Bahamas Police Force, including the new branch located in Grand Bahama. Commissioner Ferguso
Man cleared of BTC robbery
A Supreme Court jury has acquitted a man previously accused of robbing a BTC store at gunpoint eight years ago.
D'Aguilar threatens legal move
MINISTER of Tourism and Aviation Dionisio D’Aguilar threatened legal action against a group he alleged had taken possession of a vacant lot next door to his home, a situation which led to a confrontation with his wife and an unidentified man that was shared on social media yesterday.
Bahamas will defend itself against poachers
NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames yesterday said foreigners poaching in Bahamian waters are “totally unacceptable” and underscored that law enforcement agencies have a “vested responsibility” to protect the country from any acts of terrorism an
Expat workers face visa fingerprinting
WORK permit holders will now be fingerprinted as the Department of Immigration continues to roll out its new digital system.
Max security built for 200 holds 1,000
THE Bahamas Department of Correctional Services is over-populated, understaffed and underfunded, however Acting Commissioner of Corrections Charles Murphy yesterday insisted the facility’s performance was up to par.
Nygard racks up new court setback
A Florida district judge’s decision to dismiss Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard’s lawsuit against an investigator hired by Save The Bays (STB) was upheld by a federal appeals court.
Minnis' comments dismissing destruction of land 'crazy'
ENVIRONMENTAL activist Joseph Darville yesterday criticsed Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis for comments he made last week regarding Disney’s proposed development at Lighthouse Point in South Eleuthera.“That is one of the most craziest statements I’ve
Prison officer fined after being caught with drugs
A 21-year-old corrections officer and his cousin were both fined $2,000 yesterday for being caught with almost ten ounces of marijuana over the weekend that the former allegedly planned to deliver to someone at the Bahamas Department of Correctional
Second man charged with attempted armed robbery
A FREEPORT man was charged with attempted armed robbery and causing grievous harm on Monday in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court in connection with an incident at a web shop.Drexton Belony, 35, of Freeport, appeared before Deputy Chief Magistrate Debby
Training programme to reach at-risk youths
RECOGNISING the correlation between unemployment and crime, the Ministry of National Security yesterday signed a contract with the National Training Agency that will provide job training for 260 at-risk youth.The 12-week long programme will begin on
Pail accused of stealing $150,000 in car scam
TWO middle-aged men were arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday charged with stealing more than $150,000 in cash from two women as payment for vehicles that were never delivered. Maurice Sullivan, 51, and 40-year-old Farris Neely, aka Kevin Rol
