Israel makes NEMA donation
NATIONAL Emergency Management Agency received an assortment of hurricane relief supplies donated by the Government of Israel through the Embassy of Israel, during a presentation on Tuesday.Items were received by NEMA deputy permanent secretary Chryst
Two teens held over Primary school robbery
TWO teenagers are in police custody in connection with the robbery of Claridge Primary School on Monday.According to reports, officers from the Northeastern Division arrested the two juvenile boys shortly after 6pm on Wednesday. During the arrest off
A COMIC'S VIEW: Roberts' 'cheap political shots' at Dr Duane Sands
First, Do No Harm There has been much controversy the past few days following the revelation that the Minister of Health, Dr. Duane Sands, is still performing surgeries for patients at the Rand Memorial and Princess Margaret Hospitals. First, let m
Youth beekeeping programme creates a buzz on Grand Bahama
By DENISE MAYCOCKTribune Freeport Reporterdmaycock@tribunemedia.netTHE new Youth Apiary Programme has been launched on Grand Bahama where 30 young Bahamians have the opportunity to be involved in the beekeeping and honey industry.Minister of State fo
AG warns against false advisory on social media monitoring
ATTORNEY General Carl Bethel yesterday warned against a viral false advisory on social media monitoring.Mr Bethel, Minister of Legal Affairs, said the anonymous and untrue posting was also circulated widely before the 2017 general elections.He noted
Man charged with murder of mother on Peardale Road
A 20-YEAR-OLD man, charged with the murder of a mother of three and the attempted murder of two other men as they stood on a porch in the area of Peardale Road last week, was charged in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday.Godfrey McKinney, of Johnson Alle
Defence counsel objects to Crown witness in Double murder trial
THE murder trial into the death of Barry and Sheena Johnson was adjourned to today when defence counsel objected to a Crown witness.One of the five men initially charged with the Deadman’s Reef double murder, but has since turned Crown witness, was e
Nepotism claims after university board hires president’s wife on $100,000 contract
IN a move that has sparked claims of nepotism, the University of the Bahamas’ Board of Trustees hired the wife of UB president Dr Rodney Smith –– a member of the board –– as a consultant on a $100,000 contract this summer.
Man appealing murder sentence urged to retain services of an attorney
AN APPELLATE judge on Wednesday suggested a man seeking to represent himself on a murder appeal should instead retain the services of an attorney after expressing her concerns the appellant may not possess the necessary skills to lead his own appeal.
Court date for trio accused of murdering teacher
THE murder trial of two men and a teenager accused of the 2015 slaying of former Queen’s College elementary teacher Joyelle McIntosh will start on October 30.
‘We warned them our son would die’
THE FATHER of the 15-year-old boy gunned down on Prison Lane Tuesday night, said yesterday if the Ministry of Education had listened to his “constant pleas” to remove his son from a “dangerous environment”, his only child would still be alive today.
Glenys blasts prosecutor bill
ENGLERSTON MP Glenys Hanna Martin yesterday blasted the government’s Constitutional Amendment bill, stating that the legislation fell far short of standards other countries in the region have set and essentially preserved the status quo.
Churches’ opposition to lottery ‘impractical’
TOURISM Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar yesterday insisted it would be impractical to close the door on a national lottery, acknowledging that it was better to tax and heavily regulate web shops than to completely outlaw them.
D’Aguilar questions chairman’s motives
TOURISM Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar yesterday said the hiring of former Gaming Board Chairman Terah Rahming by Chances Games raises questions over the decisions the former board executive made while carrying out her duties in this post.
New rulebook to beat corruption
IN keeping with its pledge to tackle corruption and introduce a new standard of accountability in the country, the Minnis Administration tabled its highly anticipated Integrity Commission bill yesterday.
