High level of success for University of the Bahamas North in 2017
The University of the Bahamas North achieved a high level of academic success at the Grand Bahama campus, with one-third of its student body achieving a 3.0 GPA and higher for the 2017 school semesters.
Woman has bid to contest firearm sentence dismissed
A HAITIAN woman who was reportedly in the country illegally has had her bid to contest her four year sentence for possession of a firearm dismissed after the Court of Appeal found her excuse that she wasn't aware she could appeal her sentence "unsatisfactory".
Govt files urgent appeal against Jean Rony ruling
THE GOVERNMENT on Friday filed an urgent appeal against Justice Gregory Hilton's landmark ruling on Bahamas-born deportee Jean Rony Jean-Charles, making its case that the administration of good governance could be significantly affected.
Killer hit and run driver fined $12k
A WENDY’S employee was yesterday fined more than $12,000 for hitting, rolling over and consequently killing a 52-year-old man with an unlicenced and uninsured vehicle on Monday night before leaving the scene.
Jean Rony come home
THE Passport Office has issued an emergency travel document valid for one year for Bahamas-born deportee Jean Rony Jean-Charles.
‘Grads only’, RBC boss ‘uninformed’
DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest said some recent criticisms of the Bahamas from Tim Rider, Royal Bank of Canada’s senior vice president for sales, were “unfortunate” and “uninformed”.
Land ahoy! Too late, Rolly runs aground
A ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force vessel, the HMBS Rolly Gray, sustained damage in an accident on Tuesday.
Date for GB Junior Junkanoo Parade
THE Grand Bahama Junkanoo Committee and the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture has announced the 19th annual Junior Junkanoo Parade will be held on Saturday, February 10 in downtown Freeport at 5pm.Some 29 schools are lined up to participate, incl
Anglican priest found dead at rectory in GB
THE Grand Bahama community and the Anglican Diocese is mourning the loss of Father Michael Gittens who died Thursday morning in Freeport.According to reports, Fr Gittens was expected to attend morning mass at the Church of the Ascension, where he is
Talks are underway to bring Bank of Bahamas branch to Long Island
LONG Island MP Adrian Gibson confirmed yesterday discussions are underway to establish at least one Bank of the Bahamas branch on that island in the coming months.Royal Bank of Canada last month notified residents on Long Island that effective April
Christian Council president apologises to AG over email
BAHAMAS Christian Council President Bishop Delton Fernander has blamed an “unintentional error” for his oversight of an email from Attorney General Carl Bethel that contained the proposed amendments to the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Act, w
Prosecution closes its case in COB theft trial
THE prosecution yesterday closed its case in the trial of former College of the Bahamas employee Chimeka Gibbs over allegations she stole thousands of dollars from the institution by virtue of her employment.Prosecutor Al-Leecia Delancey indicated to
Viewers complain after Fox News is removed by Cable Bahamas
CABLE Bahamas has removed Fox News from its channel package and some Bahamians who like the network’s infamous brand of conservative news are not pleased.Several older male viewers called The Tribune yesterday to question and complain about the chang
GB activist slams govt over 'public safety' remarks
A Grand Bahama environment activist is accusing the Minnis administration of being “hypocritical” when it says “public safety and national security is a high priority” of the government.In response to a national address by Prime Minister Dr Hubert Mi
Workers protest over mould at Clifton Pier
A MOULD infestation at one of Bahamas Power and Light’s Clifton Pier buildings led workers to refuse to suit up for work yesterday morning as a form of protest over BPL’s failure to address the issue.According to Bahamas Electrical Workers Union (BEW
