Observers on their way ahead of voting
ELECTION observers are on their way to monitor the country’s general election as the advanced poll begins today.
Biggest ever round of promotions for the RBDF
TELLIS Bethel has been named commodore of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force following a massive promotion exercise of 427 officers announced yesterday, described as the largest ever for the law enforcement agency.
Agreement signed for new $100m cruise port
THE government and Carnival Corporation signed heads of agreement yesterday for the construction of a new $100m cruise port destination in East End, Grand Bahama.
Ingraham says the treasury is broke
FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham last night said no matter which party is elected to office on May 10, the government will be unable to give police officers overtime pay on May 29 as promised by Prime Minister Perry Christie because “the money ain’ there” in the Public Treasury.
Gibson says he spent $125,000 on Golden Gates community
WHILE accusing the Free National Movement of “plagiarising” a portion of Jamaica’s People’s National Party’s manifesto, incumbent Golden Gates MP Shane Gibson sought to free himself from the perception of malfeasance explaining to supporters his spending of $125,000 on various community initiatives including $50,000 each year on scholarships to constituents.
Union executives give praise to Christie administration
NATIONAL Congress of Trade Unions executives yesterday praised the Christie administration for advancing trade relations in the country while appearing sceptical of how labour issues would be resolved under a Free National Movement government.
Davis touts ‘upgrades’ in San Salvador as proof of his work
DURING a campaign stop in San Salvador last night, Deputy Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis touted his work in the area, saying even the Free National Movement must admit that upgrades have taken place.
Voter register certified
THE 2017 voter register was certified on Monday, according to Parliamentary Commissioner Sherlyn Hall, however The Tribune was unable to obtain a copy up to press time last night.
‘Dates mix-up won’t hurt attendance for Carnival’
BAHAMAS National Festival Commission CEO Roscoe Dames yesterday said local attendance for New Providence’s Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival festivities will not be negatively affected by the commission’s recent decision to postpone the event - then reverse their decision - due to possible conflicts with the general election timetable.
Montano: Fusion of music styles could mash up the world
TRINIDADIAN soca star Machel Montano yesterday urged Bahamians not to adopt an antagonistic stance towards Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival, as he stressed that the fusion of Trinidadian and Bahamian musical elements could possibly “mash up the world” as it did for the Baha Men in the early 2000s.
Collie criticises Carnival mismanagement
FREE National Movement Chairman Sidney Collie criticised the government over its “mismanagement” of Grand Bahama’s Junkanoo Carnival, days after officials admitted that turnout for the weekend event was low.
Wilchcombe: Fyre Festival organisers are not banned
TOURSIM Minister Obie Wilchcombe yesterday denied that the government has “banned” Fyre Festival organisers from ever hosting events in the Bahamas again.
Patrol craft joins the fleet
THE first of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force’s Bahamas class vessels to be able to dock at Coral Harbour base has arrived after an eight-month refit, adding a patrol craft to the active fleet.
Nolle prosequi issued over murder of FOAM president’s boyfriend
PROSECUTORS produced a written directive from the Attorney General’s Office requesting that proceedings be discontinued against a man accused of committing murder nearly two years ago.
Murder trial hearing moved forward
A MAN who denies a murder charge against him will stand trial a year earlier than scheduled.
