Ministry of Works staff on theft charges
FIVE Ministry of Works employees were arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday over allegations they conspired to and subsequently stole close to $1,500 worth of asphalt from their employer last year.
Prime Minister to visit relatives of victims
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis will visit the families of those who died in Wednesday’s tragic plane crash in Andros, telling reporters yesterday he too has been affected by this “unfortunate” event.
Bishop: Marital rape move made in bad faith
BAHAMAS Christian Council President Bishop Delton Fernander said yesterday he was shocked by the government’s international commitment to criminalise marital rape, calling it a “terrible” move that did not demonstrate good faith.
Shattered: Families distraught after small plane smashes into pieces
OFFICIALS have recovered small bits of debris from that ill-fated Piper Aztec that crashed in waters off Andros Wednesday with six persons on board, with the damage suggesting the small plane shattered upon impact.
Man found beaten to death
A MAN was found dead yesterday in the old City Market building on Market Street with blunt force trauma to the body.
Concerns raised over enforcement of air safety regulations
ALTHOUGH fatal airplane crashes are rare in The Bahamas, in the wake of Wednesday’s tragedy that killed six people near Andros, Randy Butler, CEO of Sky Bahamas, told The Tribune existing regulations governing the industry may be stiff but are still inadequately enforced.
Jobs fair at gym tomorrow
THE Department of Labour in conjunction with the Ministry of Labour will be hosting a construction job fair tomorrow at the Kendal Isaacs Gym.
Tributes to Dr Cecil Bethel
THE Public Hospitals Authority has extended sympathy to the family and friends of Dr Cecil Bethel who died this week. In a statement, the PHA said the veteran physician was a “fierce advocate for healthcare development and delivery”. The PHA added:
Long Island man dead after blaze destroys house
POLICE in Long Island are investigating the circumstances surrounding a house fire that left an elderly man dead late Wednesday night. The incident took place shortly after 11pm in Salt Pond. According to reports, police were called to the scene af
No decision yet on funding method for NHI scheme
THE government will have to decide whether National Health Insurance will be funded through increasing existing taxes or if the money to fund the scheme will come from a new kind of direct tax, Finance Minister K Peter Turnquest said yesterday.Speaki
Mystery over foam in backyards at Pinder's Point
MYSTERIOUS white foam alleged to have come from a nearby industrial plant showered the Pinder’s Point community on Thursday morning, sparking anxiety among some residents there.Grand Bahama experienced very windy conditions as a result of a strong co
Rise in number of those in need
DUE to the depressed economic situation in Grand Bahama, the Grand Bahama Red Cross Centre has seen an increase in persons coming to their doors for assistance. The centre and its volunteers continue to extend a helping hand to many persons in the c
Man found dead in apparent drowning in Bimini, one other missing
Police are investigating an apparent drowning in Bimini after a man was found dead in the harbour on Thursday night at around 8pm. Another man is missing.
Mitchell says fall in crime is thanks to PLP
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Fred Mitchell yesterday criticised the media, the Free National Movement, and Minister of National Security Marvin Dames for what Mr Mitchell perceives to be an inaccurate narrative surrounding who is responsible for the reported decrease in crime in the country.
UPDATED: Andros plane crash - search suspended for Thursday
Family members have identified Desiree Shaneig Russell and her 10-year-old daughter Destinque Wilson as the two remaining passengers on board the ill-fated Andros charter flight which crashed in the ocean Wednesday.
