'Inexcusable' 10-week break without tabling a single bill
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts has said it is “inexcusable” for the Free National Movement to “take a 10-week vacation” without tabling “one single bill in Parliament.”At the PLP’s Eastern Region Service of Thanksgiving on Friday
Man dies swimming in Eleuthera
POLICE in Eleuthera are investigating the circumstances surrounding the apparent drowning of a man on Sunday.
Fyre Festival promoter arrested on wire fraud charge
NEW YORK (AP) — The promoter behind the failed Fyre Festival music event in the Bahamas was arrested Friday in New York on a wire fraud charge.
Govt 'working assiduously' to complete anti-corruption legislation
THE attorney general and his team are “working assiduously” to complete anti-corruption legislation to ensure that those sitting in the highest offices are held accountable, according to Minister of National Security Marvin Dames.
Bail denied in aiding and abetment to murder case
A MAN formerly accused of murdering the son of veteran trade unionist John Pinder and attempting to murder another man had his bail application denied by a Supreme Court judge on Friday.
Allyson Maynard-Gibson pays tribute to Dr Bernard Nottage
FORMER Attorney General Allyson Maynard-Gibson remembered Dr Bernard Nottage as a loyal friend, colleague and mentor yesterday.
Correction officer jailed for trying to deliver marijuana to inmate
A 45-year-old Correction officer was sentenced to a year in prison and made to pay a $1,000 fine on Friday after a Magistrate scolded him for his "stupid" decision to try and deliver marijuana to an inmate at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services.
Deadline today - but some disclosures outstanding
WHILE today marks the deadline for both sitting and former parliamentarians to file financial disclosures, Public Disclosure Commission Chairman Myles Laroda told The Tribune yesterday that there were still some that are “outstanding”.
Bannister worries over BPL ability to keep the lights on
MINISTER of Works Desmond Bannister said he has “serious concerns” with Bahamas Power and Light’s ability to “keep the lights on this summer,” telling The Tribune the lack of reliability may prevent the government from fulfilling all the necessary requirements in the Baha Mar heads of agreement.
Davis tribute to legacy of colleague
DR Bernard Nottage’s “footprints will forever be etched on the Bahamian developmental landscape” through his work as a former president of the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations, the Bahamas Medical Association, the Doctors’ Union and as a minister for consumer affairs, education, health and national security, Opposition Leader Philip “Brave” Davis said Wednesday.
Former PM tells of last talk with Nottage
ADMITTING concern over what Dr Bernard Nottage may have battled in isolation during his last days, former Prime Minister Perry Christie yesterday expressed admiration for the effort put forth by the former national security minister in the build-up to the May general election.
Christie denies claims on spending
FORMER Prime Minister Perry Christie yesterday condemned efforts by the Minnis administration to portray his government in a negative light, as he challenged the nation’s leader to carry out a “dispassionate examination of the record”.
Rolle makes first visit to Grand Bahama
MINISTER of Social Services and Urban Renewal Lanisha Rolle made her first official visit to Grand Bahama on Thursday, visiting the various government agencies within her portfolio.Mrs Rolle arrived around 9am and made her first stop at the Departmen
Ingraham pays tribute to 'worthy political opponent'
FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham expressed sadness yesterday over the death of Dr Bernard J Nottage, former member of Parliament for Bains and Grants Town.In a statement issued from Cleveland, Ohio, Mr Ingraham saluted Dr Nottage as a man who ca
Sands hails the work of nurses
THE elevation of nursing professionals in New Providence and the Family Islands is significant as the government strives to fulfill its mandate of easy accessible and affordable healthcare throughout the country, said Minister of Health Dr Duane Sand
