Medicial marijuana event to be landmark for nation
THE Medical Association of The Bahamas is hosting the country’s first medical marijuana symposium on Wednesday.In July, MAB president Dr Marcus Cooper told The Tribune there had not been widespread consultation with its membership on the subject of m
Two dead in weekend violence
TWO murders, including a drive-by shooting and a stabbing incident, occurred on the weekend. One man was killed in a stabbing incident at a bar on Tonique Williams Darling Highway shortly after 1am on Saturday. A second man was also a victim of the a
Groups are wary of Disney plan in future
THE Bahamas National Trust and One Eleuthera Foundation are warning that although Disney Cruise Lines has said it has no immediate plans to block local access to the Lighthouse Point beach, “experience has taught” that such plans can be changed as de
UPDATE: Another fire at BPL’s Clifton Pier facility
This was the scene at Bahamas Power and Light’s Clifton Pier facility after a fire broke out at around 11.30pm on Friday night.
Police arrest man carrying over $47,000
A man with a substantial sum of US currency in his possession was arrested in Grand Bahama on Friday.
One dead, one injured after stabbing at bar
A stabbing incident at a bar on Tonique Williams Darling Highway early on Saturday has left one man dead and another in serious condition in hospital.
Police seeking help finding missing man
Police have issued a missing persons bulletin for Kirkland Franks – last known address in Freeport, Grand Bahama.
Woman, 60, held after drugs found in plate of food at Department of Corrections
A 60-year-old woman is in custody after officials at the Bahamas Department of Corrections uncovered a quantity of drugs hidden in a plate of food she presented to be taken into the facility.
Teachers, students ordered to return to AF Adderley on Monday
TEACHERS and students have been ordered to return to the A.F. Adderley Junior High School campus on Monday amidst union concerns over the safety of ongoing construction.
Body found in car off Gladstone Road
THE BODY of a man was found in a car off Gladstone Road on Friday.
PM pays tribute as Chief Justice Stephen Isaacs laid to rest
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis praised Chief Justice Stephen Isaacs as a jurist who “demonstrated a balanced and even temperament” as he was laid to rest on Friday.
PMH set for major renovations
THE PUBLIC Hospitals Authority yesterday announced major renovations to prepare for the installation of state of the art equipment at the Princess Margaret Hospital.
One dead after double shooting in Fox Hill
ONE man is dead following a double shooting at Dorsett Street, Fox Hill, Friday morning.
Sands’ links with key trial witness
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands yesterday admitted that the key prosecution witness in former PLP Senator Frank Smith’s criminal trial contributed financially to his political campaign in the lead-up to the 2017 general elections.
Student’s beating: Police to investigate
POLICE and the Ministry of Education are investigating an incident at a public school where a boy was allegedly beaten by an administrator.
