Union: BPL suspensions a sideshow
BAHAMAS Electrical Workers Union representatives yesterday scoffed at the suspension of two managers from Bahamas Power & Light amid an investigation into a more than $2m fraud scheme uncovered earlier this year, claiming those “put on the shelf” this week “played no major role” in the alleged matter.
Watson - judge FNM in six months
FORMER Free National Movement Deputy Prime Minister Frank Watson admitted yesterday the Minnis administration is “maybe not moving as quickly as one would like them to,” however he added another six months may be needed to give a proper assessment of the new government.
Teachers pay hike promise
EDUCATION Minister Jeff Lloyd pledged yesterday to increase the salaries of teachers “to match the role educators play in society” as well as provide scholarships to instructors seeking to obtain master’s degrees and PhDs.
Hundreds caught out in Pineapple pyramid ‘scam’
THE Securities Commission has warned the public that local “asue” business Pineapple Express Asue Holders should be viewed as “unsafe and very high risk” and advised members of the public to “exercise extreme caution when considering to engage with this entity or persons soliciting membership.”
Davis targets new party constitution
AS the Progressive Liberal Party’s convention nears, Official Opposition Leader Philip “Brave” Davis said he will appoint a constitutional reform committee to fully review the party’s constitution to ensure it meets modern expectations.
Two held by police after armed robbery and drug find
POLICE took two men into custody shortly after an armed robbery and the seizure of a large number of dangerous drugs on Tuesday.
Activist losing faith in FNM over pollution
A LEADING member of the Grand Bahama Environmental Association is no longer confident that the Minnis administration will be any different from the previous Christie administration in bringing some resolve to the plight of residents living in Grand B
Hurricane-damaged crane dismantled in Freeport
A CRANE that caught fire and sustained hurricane damage last year at the Freeport Container Port was dismantled on Tuesday and will be disposed of, a spokesperson for the company said Wednesday. The transshipment terminal is expecting the arrival of
No limit on back to school support
BTC’s Limitless Summer promotion will now assist students all over the country to get ready to enter the classroom to start the new school year.The company has supported several back to school initiatives and will now be starting a new promotion, “Ba
Jibrilu defends hiring of foreign PR firm by ministry
THE Ministry of Tourism’s re-engagement of the global public relations firm Weber Shandwick was in the best interest of improving the country’s stagnant tourism product, according to Tourism director general Joy Jibrilu, who insisted yesterday the co
Full speed ahead at summer camp
IT felt like 110°F outside but for the 56 kids who donned race suits and helmets and tackled a challenging slalom course in speedy karts they had taken apart and rebuilt, it was the coolest thing ever.Edukarting Bahamas recently wrapped up its two-we
Ten months in jail for scuffle with police officer
A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to ten months and seven days at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services for causing harm to a police officer during a widely publicised scuffle near Christ Church Cathedral in which he sought to evade arre
Bank of the Bahamas opens for business in Bimini
THE Bank of The Bahamas opened a branch in Bimini on Monday restoring banking services to that island for the first time since the Royal Bank of Canada pulled out on August 2.
Drink video cops demoted
THE two officers caught drinking on video while riding in a police squad car were demoted, according to an order obtained by The Tribune yesterday.
New benefit programme suspended
THE Department of Social Services’ Conditional Cash Transfer project has been suspended for at least two months, The Tribune has learned.
