Two more pedestrians killed in road accidents
TWO pedestrians were killed in less than 24 hours after being struck by vehicles in two separate incidents, including a hit and run.
Bethel: We'll fight immigration rulings
THE Office of the Attorney General will conduct a review of the recent rulings handed down by Supreme Court Justice Gregory Hilton concerning migrant detention by the Department of Immigration to determine the extent of its appeal, Attorney General Carl Bethel said yesterday.
Bodies in bathtubs
WHEN anyone is declared dead on Cat Island they are stuffed into a body bag, placed in a bathtub and blanketed with ice to slow the process of decomposition, The Tribune has been told.
Shot dead as he arrived home
A 28-year-old man was shot dead after pulling up to his Yellow Elder Gardens home late Tuesday night.
Dead security guard identified
POLICE have identified a security guard found dead at a seafood processing centre last week as 24-year-old David Nelson of Palm Tree Avenue.
Tributes paid as Lady Laurie Miller dies, aged 93
LADY Laurie Miller, the widow of the late Sir Albert Miller, died at her home in Freeport yesterday. She was 93.
Shock at loss of 'giant of a man'
THE sudden death of activist Pierre Parisien on Monday has been described as a “stunning blow” to Bahamian civil society and the Haitian-Bahamian community.
Lawyer questions absence of DNA evidence at murder scene
DNA from none of the five co-defendants was found at the murder scene in Deadman’s Reef, the Supreme Court heard on Tuesday as a defence counsel continued his questioning of a lead police investigator in the case.
Former first lady to join celebration of women
FORMER first lady of the United States of America, Laura W Bush will make an official visit to the nation’s capital during the month of June to participate in Celebrating Women’s International’s Nobel Women’s Luncheon.
Students take up the challenge in essay competition
THE second annual essay writing competition, organised by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology in collaboration with The Nassau Institute and sponsored by the Templeton Religion Trust, took place at the Anatol Rodgers High School in New Providence. Some 70 students from a dozen different schools participated.
Bid to recruit nurses as Bahamians head to US
HEALTH officials have contracted 100 locally trained nurses to fill positions throughout the public health sector left vacant by American recruitment.
BPL asks Arizona company for help in Abaco power crisis
BAHAMAS Power and Light has asked the Arizona-based company that produces the submersible pumps being utilised in its Abaco repairs for help with installation amid that island’s latest power crisis.
Teachers hold sit-out to oust principal
TEACHERS of Stephen Dillet Primary School are trying to oust their principal, with Bahamas Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson threatening industrial action if their demands are not met.
'Miss Florida' must wait as trial adjourned
HANDEREA “Miss Florida” Rolle’s trial over alleged drug possession with intent to supply was adjourned by over a month after the court was informed that her co-accused was not brought down from the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services to attend the proceedings.
$200m PLP contracts escaped any tendering
WORKS Minister Desmond Bannister said yesterday the former administration issued $200m worth of contracts without going through bidding, as he announced that there will be changes to the tender and bidding processes at the Ministry of Works.
