Woman killed in late-night collision on Gladstone Rd
POLICE are investigating a traffic accident over the weekend that left a woman in New Providence dead.
Munroe says clause could free Oban of obligations
AN overlooked clause in the Oban Energies heads of agreement frees the developer from any obligation to build the $5.5 billion-dollar oil refinery and storage plant, according to attorney Wayne Munroe, QC.
Rufa case ‘a victory for the rule of law’
FRED Smith, QC, has said the recent ruling by the Court of Appeal in the matter of Canadian Bruno Rufa is another great victory for the rule of law in The Bahamas.
Wondrous 'party for the nation' call answered by hundreds
HUNDREDS of women from different denominations throughout the country took heed to the call of deaconess Elaine Hinsey and turned up on Clifford Park to pray for the nation. The historic park was chosen because it is a symbol of the birthplace of the nation, and is often a rallying point for national events.
Haitian man accused of illegal landing
A Haitian man was charged in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court for illegal landing, three weeks after arriving in the Bahamas. James Dorlan, 25, appeared in Court Three before Magistrate Rengin Johnson last week where he pleaded guilty to the offence.
Five days at sea on ship made of pallets for 13 Cubans
THIRTEEN Cuban migrants were caught in the area of the Cay Sal Bank on March 30 after five days at sea aboard a flimsy vessel made of wood pallets. This is the largest group of migrants from Cuba apprehended in a single incident in The Bahamas for t
Man dies after being stabbed in the head
A MAN was killed in Grand Bahama yesterday after being stabbed in his head, The Tribune was told.
Haitian migrants deported after pleading guilty to illegal landing
One day after they were apprehended by the Defence Force off Governor’s Harbour, 89 Haitian Nationals were charged before the courts in Eleuthera on Thursday for violation of the Immigration Act.
Haitian migrants arrested by Defence Force
NEARLY 90 Haitian migrants were arrested by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) early Wednesday morning, according to an RBDF statement.
Outrage over dog fight video
A VIDEO circulating on social media depicting a man encouraging a dog, believed to be a pit bull, to kill a smaller dog sparked outrage on Friday.
Boys arrested after 'dangerous drugs' found at high school
POLICE took three boys into custody after finding a small quantity of “dangerous drugs” at a high school in New Providence Thursday.
Hundreds expected at annual Pelican Point Coconut Festival
AS part of the Easter tradition in Grand Bahama, hundreds of residents and visitors will head to the East End for the annual Pelican Point Coconut Festival on Easter Monday.
Oban refinery - ’it makes no sense’
AS the $5.5 billion Oban Energies project forges ahead, some business and oil industry insiders are unconvinced a viable market exists for an oil refinery in the Bahamas and want to see the feasibility study conducted for the project.
‘Rules are there - just enforce them’
SKY Bahamas CEO Captain Randy Butler yesterday cautioned the government over the proposed licence control regulations for small-craft pilots, claiming the new rules only “over-regulates” an over-taxed industry currently fighting for survival.
Lawyers’ chief: We’re under attack
INCENSED over protracted delay in the appointment of a substantive chief justice, the Bahamas Bar Association yesterday suggested the constant undermining of democracy has pushed the country to an existential and constitutional crisis.
