Discovery Channel treasure hunters had permits to film and research only
TREASURE hunters seen scanning Bahamian waters and uncovering artifacts from historic wrecks on the Discovery Channel were given permits to film and research by the Bahamas government.
Boat pulls down power lines on Eastern Road
A boat being towed on the Eastern Road has pulled down power lines this afternoon - creating a headache for motorists.
Did PLP operate ‘dirty tricks’ unit?
THE Department of Public Prosecutions has been directed to look into viral allegations concerning a political “war room” and its purported campaign of dirty tricks against Free National Movement candidates in the run up to the 2017 general election.
‘Work permits need stricter controls’
LABOUR Director John Pinder yesterday expressed a desire to review the application process of long-term work permits, telling The Tribune there should be increased stipulations to guard against abuse.
Murderers? Hang ‘em and move on
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday said he has no issue “hanging” any person convicted of murder and “moving on”.
Man loses arm in boating accident
AN American man was seriously injured in a boating accident in West End, Grand Bahama. According to Assistant Superintendent Terecita Pinder, police were called to a marina in West End shortly after 3pm on Friday to an incident involving some Americ
Oban Energies yet to open office in Freeport
OBAN Energies has not yet opened an office in Freeport, even though its president, Satpal Dhunna said earlier this year company officials were looking into leasing temporary office space at the Seahorse Shopping Plaza in Lucaya.In March, Mr Dhunna to
PM's delivery Unit set for Singapore visit
THE Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit and other departments are expected to travel to Singapore to determine how best to modernise and streamline government projects and policies.Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said he has already had communications wit
Two in hospital after separate shootings
TWO men are in hospital after being shot during separate incidents in New Providence on Saturday, police said. In the first incident, shortly before 1am a man was standing in his yard on Cascarilla Street in Pinewood Gardens, when he was approached b
UPDATED: ‘Wanted’ suspect shot dead by police
POLICE shot and killed an alleged armed robber who they said opened fire on two officers after pinning them against a vehicle.
Bahamas Consulate General expresses disappointment at Atlanta racial attack
THE Bahamas Consulate General expressed disappointment Friday at the racial attack a group of Bahamian youth and their chaperones experienced during a trip to Atlanta, Georgia.
Recall of antihypertensive drug Valsartan
PUBLIC health patients who filled prescriptions for antihypertensive drug Valsartan have been asked to return their medication for a replacement following an international recall.
Mother's claim against govt over son's boating death to be heard in 2020
THE hearing of a mother’s $35,000 claim against the government for the Royal Bahamas Defence Force’s alleged culpability for a boating accident that resulted in her son’s death two years ago – has been set for 2020.
Two Dominican fishermen arrested by Defence Force
TWO Dominican fishermen, caught fishing in Bahamian waters on Wednesday, were arrested by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force and are on their way to Nassau.
USS Hué City crew visit Beacon School’s Summer Camp
THE US Naval ship, USS Hué City CG-66, is in Grand Bahama this weekend and some of its crew members visited children at the Beacon School’s Summer Camp on Friday as part of a community relations project.
