Appeal bid dismissed for man convicted of kidnapping, robbing laundromat manager
A MAN convicted of kidnapping and robbing the manager of a Fox Hill laundromat at gunpoint almost a decade ago has had his bid to legally challenge his 25-year sentence dismissed by the Court of Appeal.
PM: Hutchison Whampoa has responded to Grand Lucayan purchase offer
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said Hutchison Whampoa has responded to the government’s offer to purchase the Grand Lucayan resort, which is “pivotal to the survival of Grand Bahama.”
Sarkis raises new Baha Mar questions
ATTORNEY General Carl Bethel, QC, revealed yesterday the government received a letter from Baha Mar’s original developer Sarkis Izmirlian in response to questions from The Tribune over whether the government would investigate the issuance of a casino licence to the resort’s purchaser Chow Tai Fook Enterprises (CTFE).
Christie - no need for public criticism
FORMER Prime Minister Perry Christie suggested yesterday that Monique Pindling’s scathing assessment of the Progressive Liberal Party should not have been aired in a public setting, but added he did not feel personally attacked by her overview of the PLP.
Chairman Mitchell comes out fighting
NEWLY elected Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Fred Mitchell has committed the party to meeting the governing Free National Movement “at every corner and on every street” as opposition party recommits to capturing an election victory in 2022.
Air search for Bimini couple called off
THERE has been no trace of the Bimini couple missing at sea for a week, despite intense aerial and sea searches conducted by Bahamian and US officials since last Friday.
Bodies discovered in Abaco and at Potter’s Cay Dock
THE dead bodies of two people were found yesterday, one of a man found floating near Potter’s Cay Dock and another of a woman in Abaco.
Davis ‘will encourage more women into frontline politics’
THE Progressive Liberal Party’s newly elected leader will give women the encouragement they need so more of this demographic enters politics, former PLP MP Philip Galanis believes, adding the rough nature of the profession deters many women from entering.
Fresh fruit for pupils thanks to food charity
HANDS For Hunger is a local non-profit known for its food rescue and delivery. The organisation collects fresh and canned food items from businesses and restaurants around New Providence and delivers that food to various distribution agencies which t
Climate 'refugees' in the Caribbean
THE region is still in recovery mode from Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The 2017 hurricane season is not over yet, but already it has been declared one of the top 10 most active Atlantic hurricane seasons on record.Financial estimates of the damage caus
Hundreds register for lawyer convention in Freeport
THE president of the International Federation of Women Lawyers said that over 200 delegates have registered to attend the upcoming 36th Triennial International Convention in Freeport next week.The convention takes place November 13–17 at the Grand Lu
Honouring the best in journalism
THE BAHAMAS Press Club will hold its annual awards banquet on Saturday, November 18, honouring the best in Bahamian journalism. The banquet is held under the patronage of Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling and Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis
Court to appoint legal representative for man's double murder appeal
A MAN seeking to contest his life sentence for a double murder in 2011 that Crown prosecutors previously claimed was motivation for a triple murder that occurred just weeks later will receive a court appointed lawyer for his appeal application. Serr
Wilchcombe to air doubts over Mitchell in party meeting
FORMER Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe suggested yesterday he had reservations about Senator Fred Mitchell’s victory in the Progressive Liberal Party’s chairmanship race on Wednesday night. However, he said, his issues in this regard would not be
Trust your lawyer, convicted killer urged
THE COURT of Appeal’s president has urged a man convicted of murdering a former CARIFTA medalist to “trust” his legal representatives after he requested the court’s assistance in appointing an attorney to represent him for the second time.
