AG: Concerns in my office were never mentioned to me
ATTORNEY General Carl Bethel said yesterday he was “surprised” to learn there were concerns in his office regarding salary increases and back pay when no one “including the prosecutor who raised the matter with the prime minister,” has “never once” m
#FIXGRANDBAHAMA aims to bring awareness to island's problems
THE “Fix Grand Bahama” hashtag is gaining momentum on social media to bring awareness to the depressed economic state of the island. Many persons residing on Grand Bahama are sharing the hashtag on Facebook and asking others to join in.With Grand B
'Wait was well worth it' for Stephen Dillet Primary School
STUDENTS and faculty of the Stephen Dillet Primary School were finally permitted to return to their Windsor Road campus yesterday following a lengthy and difficult renovations exercise.Education Minister Jeffery Lloyd, who led members of the press an
School boardelections to be held on October 30
NEWLY appointed Parliamentary Commissioner Philip Turner yesterday announced that his office will conduct school board elections for 64 of the 172 public schools on October 30.Mr Turner, who was appointed to the post of parliamentary commissioner on
CIBC FirstCaribbean donates vital fire pump to Dominica
IN the aftermath of the passage of Hurricane Maria, the local fire brigade in Dominica has been pressed into service for much of the clean-up and restoration, along with its day-to-day firefighting duties in the capital of Roseau and beyond.UrgentLas
36 arrests in anti-crime operation
POLICE conducted an island wide anti-crime operation over the weekend which saw a large contingent of officers from the Uniform Division fan out across New Providence.As a result, 36 people were arrested for a number of major and minor offences. Duri
Possible withdrawal of charges adjourned after virtual complainant fails to appear in court
THE CROWN’S possible withdrawal of charges against two brothers accused of abducting a woman by throwing her into the trunk of a car was adjourned for another three weeks after the virtual complainant failed to appear before court to testify, The Tri
Shaunae is a class act on schools tour
BTC endorsed athlete and Olympic gold medalist, Shaunae Miller-Uibo was in town a week ago, and she toured several schools sharing an inspiring message.Mrs Miller-Uibo’s tour started with her meeting BTC’s new interim CEO Dexter Cartwright, then movi
'I'm going to die': High-rise gunman kills 59 in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The rapid-fire popping sounded like firecrackers at first, and many in the crowd of 22,000 country music fans didn't understand what was happening when the band stopped playing and singer Jason Aldean bolted off the stage.
Eugene’s killing: Man in custody
POLICE are questioning a man in connection with last week’s double shooting, which led to the death of eight-year-old Eugene Woodside Jr and a man in his twenties.
Backpay demand for AG’s lawyers
LAWYERS in the Office of the Attorney General haven’t received increments and salary increases in accordance with the industrial agreement the government signed with the Bahamas Public Service Union in 2013 and they’ve now taken their fight for what they believe is owed them to the Office of the Prime MInister.
PM insists Campbell no dual citizenship
TRANSPORT and Aviation Minister Frankie Campbell does not have a Haitian passport, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis told The Tribune yesterday.
McAlpine wanted seat in Cabinet
PINERIDGE MP Rev Frederick McAlpine admits while he was disappointed initially about not being appointed to the Cabinet, he now sees it as “a blessing in disguise” so he can better serve and help the people of his constituency.
IMF: Bahamas bank fees rise up to 186%
Bahamian banks have increased fees for cross-border transactions by as much as 186 per cent over the last five years, due to growing pressure on their international ties.
Miller: Govt should explain what sparked WSC audit
THE government should explain outright what sparked a forensic audit into the Water and Sewerage Corporation and the placement of two executives on administrative leave, former WSC Chairman Leslie Miller said yesterday, telling The Tribune he was “shocked” to learn of the situation at the water provider.
