Roberts 'in fine spirits' after surgery
FORMER Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts was yesterday said to be “in his usual fine spirits” following successful surgery in the United States, according to his successor in the post, Fred Mitchell. In a statement circulated by the
Bahamians seek to manage Abaco port
A BAHAMIAN group with 30 years experience in the maritime industry have made a bid to manage and operate Abaco’s container port as the $40m development in Cooper’s Town nears completion.
US seeking closer links to Bahamas
THE United States government is looking to increase its engagement with nations in the region such as The Bahamas, with the aim of finding ways to grow economies, boost prosperity and create diversity in energy use, according to a US State Department official.
Suspected drugs, ammunition found in Freeport
Suspected marijuana and illegal ammunition were discovered in separate incidents in the Freeport area, Grand Bahama Police reported Friday.
Dog's death after illegal caesarian 'a case of animal cruelty'
THE brutal death of a pregnant female pit bull terrier following an illegal caesarian performed by an unqualified “street vet” playing doctor was described as an “awful tragedy” by a local veterinarian in Grand Bahama who says the incident is a case of animal cruelty.
Long Island residents discuss water issues after $5.3m contract signing
POOR access to potable water is one of the major issues facing some Long Island settlements.
Winning design for new Central Bank building revealed
THE Central Bank of The Bahamas has revealed the winning design for the new Central Bank building.
80 percent increase in cyber crime
CYBER crime in the Bahamas showed an 80 per cent increase, with 171 incidents reported in 2017 up from the 95 recorded in 2016.
Prosecution to pursue only the 16 bribery charges against Shane Gibson
THE prosecution in Shane Gibson's trial officially submitted its revised indictment schedule Friday, intending to pursue only the 16 bribery charges against the former Labour Minister.
Minnis: We've laid a foundation
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis last night took on his critics who say his administration has got off to a slow start, expressing confidence it has accomplished much already and is laying a foundation for future progress.He said those who say the gov
$5m deal signed to improve water supply in Long Island
A $5m contract was signed yesterday between the Water and Sewerage Corporation and BHM Company Limited to bring potable water to hundreds of residentes in Long Island. Settlements such as Salt Pond have “suffered for far too long without a reliable p
Four are accused over two murders
FOUR men were arraigned yesterday on charges in connection with two of the latest murders. Kevin Lamount Gardiner, 27, of Malcolm Road was arraigned before Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt charged with the May 4 stabbing death of 24-year-old Th
Remembering Flamingo crew
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis and other officials paid tribute yesterday to the survivors and four fallen marines who were on board HMBS Flamingo when it was attacked by Cubans in 1980. Each year, the Royal Bahamas Defence Force remembers those off
Court story correction
In Friday’s print edition of The Tribune, it was incorrectly reported that Garfield Hepburn had entered guilty pleas to five counts of indecent assault.
Jury directed to clear officers accused over Aaron Rolle death
CONSTABLES Akiel Smith and Carl Smith were acquitted yesterday of manslaughter charges related to the 2013 death of 20-year-old Aaron Rolle after a judge directed jurors to acquit them.
