Man wanted by police in Grand Bahama
POLICE in Grand Bahama are seeking the public’s help with locating a wanted man from New Providence.
'Serious structural issues' at two schools in Grand Bahama
SERIOUS structural issues were found at two schools on Grand Bahama, according to Minister of State for Grand Bahama Senator Kwasi Thompson during an update on Thursday on the island's school repair programme.
Man killed after shootout with police
ASSISTANT Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander issued a strong warning to “bold” criminals at the scene of the latest police shooting.
Man shot dead in East Street web shop
POLICE are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at an East Street web shop on Friday morning.
Woman jailed who 'didn't know' gun possession was illegal
A 20-year-old woman who claimed she was unaware that possessing a gun she had retrieved from her home and intended to transport to her boyfriend was a criminal offence, was yesterday sentenced to two years in prison. Shakeitra Ferguson, who was 19 w
Catalyn’s funeral - in his own style
PLAYWRIGHT and poet James Catalyn was remembered yesterday as an icon who contributed significantly to the development of Bahamian arts and culture.
Why we’ve turned down our honours
FORMER Prime Ministers Hubert Ingraham and Perry Christie yesterday explained they deferred acceptance of the country’s national honours for separate reasons, with the latter saying his decision was a considered response to the criminal charges brought against several members of his former Cabinet.
‘BPL inquiry set-up should include Davis’
DARRON Cash, former chairman of the Free National Movement, said Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis should solicit recommendations from Official Opposition Leader Philip “Brave” Davis concerning who should investigate the disintegration of Bahamas Power & Light’s board last week.
Lucayan purchase ‘a waste of money’
OPPOSITION Leader Philip Davis yesterday stressed the government’s purchase of the Grand Lucayan resort was a “waste of money” without a proper plan to justify how the money would be recouped.
Aragonite real value just $2.5m
CABINET is close to reaching a conclusion that could increase the country’s aragonite mining revenue, Environment Minister Romauld Ferreira said.
Port controller says Exuma leak 'completely cleaned up'
THE diesel fuel leak in Exuma has been completely cleaned up, acting Port Controller Dr Raymond King told The Tribune yesterday. Dr King said the leak was caused by a ruptured fuel line that became damaged through “normal wear and tear”. He added the
Our finest sons
FORMER Governors General Sir Orville Turnquest and Arthur D Hanna were yesterday heralded as the country’s “finest sons” as they were bestowed the Order of the Nation national honour.Both men were recognised for their historic contributions to the co
'Don't just rely on hotel - become entrepreneurs'
THE government's purchase of the Grand Lucayan resort will certainly boost economic activity on Grand Bahama with local MP Iram Lewis encouraging residents to be prepared not just as job seekers, but as entrepreneurs to service the property. Grand B
Still no word on date to reveal landfill manager
THE Office of the Attorney General is still evaluating matters relating to the government’s selection of a New Providence Landfill manager, according to Environment Minister Romauld Ferreira.An announcement of the new manager was expected as early as
Theft and laundering case delay
A 23-year-old man awaiting trial on three counts of theft and one count of money laundering in connection with more than $60,000 his girlfriend stole from her employer over a seven-month period, had the case against him adjourned to September 4 yeste
