Trump chairman worked for Pindling govt
A COMPANY with ties to former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort was found with a number of deficiencies when it came to federal filings for work with foreign principles, such as officials in The Bahamas during the Pindling era in 1985.
Evictions over Straw Market debts
WITH thousands of dollars in rent arrears owed by vendors, the Straw Market Authority is hard pressed trying to find a way for the Straw Market to exist, Works Minister Desmond Bannister told The Tribune yesterday.
Man killed in double shooting
A MAN is dead and another was taken to hospital after a double shooting on Friday.
RBDF investigating threats made on social media after arrests
THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force has addressed threats made on its social media page allegedly by foreign nationals after 46 Dominican poachers were charged in Bahamian courts. In a press release issued on Saturday, the RBDF assured the public that is
TWO DIE IN ROAD ACCIDENTS
TWO pedestrians have died within three days of each other in separate traffic accidents, one in Abaco, the other in Grand Bahama.The latest incident is believed to have been “a hit and run”.According to police, shortly after 1am on July 7, a traffic
46 DOMINICANS ACCUSED OF POACHING
LESS than a week after they were apprehended by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, 46 Dominican fishermen were charged in court on Thursday afternoon for poaching in Bahamian waters.The Dominican nationals all appeared before Magistrate Cara Turnquest
Police investigating after pedestrian killed in Grand Bahama
Police in Grand Bahama are investigating a traffic fatality after a male pedestrian died on Sunday.
Three arrested in connection with major housebreaking ring
GRAND Bahama Police have arrested three men who they believe are part of a major housebreaking ring, recovering a major haul of stolen items, including more than a dozen flat-screen televisions.
Davis criticises Minnis' budget tour
WITH Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis resuming his Family Island tour in promotion of the budget, opposition leader Philip “Brave” Davis is having second thoughts about doing a taxpayer funded tour of his own, calling Dr Minnis’ travels a waste of money all to serve a purely political agenda.
Sir Roland Symonette honours decision 'inexplicable'
THE decision to award the late Sir Roland Symonette with National Hero honours was branded as “bad,” “inexplicable” and “unlawful” by PLP Chairman Senator Fred Mitchell, who on Friday condemned Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis for his defence of the move.
Peter Nygard guilty of contempt of court
A SUPREME Court judge has found Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard guilty of contempt of court for the third time for breaching her order prohibiting him from engaging in any illegal dredging near his property in Lyford Cay.
Bruno Rufa and partner take legal action against government
CANADIAN Bruno Rufa and his partner Sandra Georgiou have taken legal action against the government for its refusal to grant their multiple applications for Home Owner’s Resident Cards because they did not submit a utility bills with their applications.
No one in custody yet over Rose Island stabbing
POLICE have the name of just one person involved in a dramatic Rose Island incident that left a stabbed man in serious condition at the Princess Margaret Hospital this week.
Campaign launched to educate Bahamians on VAT-free breadbasket items
PRICES Commission Chairwoman Syndia Dorsett said her office has embarked on an educational campaign to educate Bahamians on the country’s new list of breadbasket items and its VAT-free status.
