Eight-year-old killed doing homework as man shot dead
AN eight-year-old boy, believed to be doing his homework, died in hospital after a stray bullet ripped through his wooden home in Chippingham, Senior Assistant Police Commissioner Stephen Dean said.
Govt is working out plan for aid
IMMIGRATION Minister Brent Symonette said yesterday the government was still working out the details concerning Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ commitment to accommodate displaced students from Dominica.
DNA demands more information on Dominica help
THE Democratic National Alliance wants the Minnis administration to articulate a more detailed plan for accepting Dominicans in the wake of that country’s devastation from Hurricane Maria.
Former MPs ‘did not know’ they were on water list
SEVERAL former Progressive Liberal Party members of Parliament yesterday denied knowledge of being on a “do not disconnect” list at the Water and Sewerage Corporation, with one former Cabinet minister telling The Tribune his high water bill was the result of “a broken pipe and a misunderstanding.”
Jury hears final arguments in Blair home raid case
SUPREME Court jurors yesterday heard submissions from both Crown prosecutors and defense counsel as to why Tiano D'Haiti should or should not be convicted and sentenced for the October 2014 murder of Blair Estates resident Andre Cartwright.
Pay us what we're owed, air traffic union demands
BAHAMAS Air Traffic Controllers Union President Hinsey McKenzie yesterday implored Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis to follow through on promises he made while in opposition, and see to it that members of his union are paid what they are owed.
Court case clarification
THE Tribune would like to clarify the particulars of a news story published on Friday, September 22 under the headline “Man Cleared In Blair Raid Case.”
Policeman in uniform filmed as he buys beer
A ROYAL Bahamas Police Force officer is under investigation after he was caught on video purchasing alcohol while in uniform, Assistant Commissioner of Police Stephen Dean confirmed yesterday.
BPL manager vows to fight sacking
ANOTHER senior manager at Bahamas Power and Light has been terminated, The Tribune can confirm.
Schools told to admit migrant pupils
NO child should be denied education because of their status, according to Immigration Minister Brent Symonette, who yesterday implored all school administrators to “admit” students and contact his office for any needed clarification.
Minnis opens door to Dominica's students
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced plans to accommodate students from Dominica displaced by Hurricane Maria, the first step in a series of moves to provide aid to the island nation.
Christie & Davis: $46k water debt
FORMER Prime Minister Perry Christie tops a “confidential list” at the Water and Sewerage Corporation which allowed politicians and elites to accumulate arrears and not be disconnected, with one of two accounts in his name owing more than $20,000 as of July 2014.
Roberts: FNM revelations hiding lack of plan for BPL
BRADLEY Roberts. PLP chairman, accused the Free National Movement of making public portions of a forensic report into Bahamas Power and Light to “deflect” from the fact the government and Works Minister Desmond Bannister have “no plan” for the utility provider.
Wells under fire over grouper season comments
AGRICULTURE and Marine Resources Minister Renward Wells is under fire for comments he made last week concerning the potential shortening of the Nassau grouper closed season, with local environmental groups and international advocates condemning the p
$300,000 marijuana find
THERE was a significant drug seizure in North Bimini on Wednesday, resulting in the discovery of more than $300,000 worth of suspected marijuana, police reported. According to Assistant Superintendent Terecita Pinder, officers were on routine patrol
