On Da Hook
KEEP checking the Bahamas Sport Fishing Network (BSFN) expert page for fishing reports throughout The Bahamas: this will be helpful in tracking the “hot spots” and providing advice on gear and fishing methods being used.
More than 174,000 registered ahead of general election
MORE than 174,000 Bahamians have registered for next month’s general election, nearly 2,000 more persons than in 2012, according to the latest numbers from the Parliamentary Registration Department.
Parties cagey on election spending
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party and Free National Movement representatives were vague yesterday on how their parties are spending and raising money this election cycle, however PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts said his party is expected to spend “tens of millions”.
Man accused of sex attack on two teenage girls
A MAN was remanded to prison without bail yesterday after being charged with the sexual assault of two teenage girls.
Minnis says FNM will ‘fix’ BAMSI rather than close down facility
FREE National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr Hubert Minnis last night said his vision for agriculture is “broad” while pledging to “fix” the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) despite speculation from the governing Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) that a FNM led government would close down the agriculture based facility.
Deputy speaker owned stolen car
A BMW valued at $30,000 that was reported stolen from a rental company in Florida was later found in New Providence and said to be owned by Nassau Village’s incumbent MP Dion Smith, documents obtained by The Tribune show.
Cabinet ministers deny claims of Baha Mar conflicts of interest
TWO Cabinet ministers who served as government negotiators on the Baha Mar remobilisation deal yesterday dismissed tabloid accusations of abuse of power and conflict of interest as election season smear tactics.
Fitzgerald to enact ‘parts’ of Freedom of Information Act
“CERTAIN parts” of the highly anticipated Freedom of Information Act are slated for enactment this week, according to Minister of Education, Science and Technology Jerome Fitzgerald yesterday.
Minnis ‘shocked’ by three murders over Easter weekend
FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday he was “shocked and saddened” to learn of the three murders that took place over the Easter holidays but he expressed “hope” that the nation can “overcome” crime.
Omar Archer has bail reinstated
FORMER political candidate Omar Archer Sr had bail reinstated for his pending criminal libel case yesterday.
Woman accused of shooting man dead through apartment window
A WOMAN appeared in Magistrate’s Court yesterday facing a murder charge concerning a recent shooting in the capital.
FNM says posters removed on Bay Street
FREE National Movement Chairman Sidney Collie has alleged that dozens of his party’s campaign signs placed along West Bay Street have been removed and replaced by Progressive Liberal Party posters, this as complaints over the destruction of election posters continue to mount.
Former gang leader helps students learn his lesson
NEARLY 6,000 Family Island students in 42 schools have been hearing powerful messages about life from former gang member Drexel Dean over the past few weeks.
Government promises more payments to CLICO policyholders
THE Ministry of Finance announced yesterday that it will make direct interim payments to qualified policyholders of CLICO in a series of three tranches this year “to ensure that qualified policyholders receive the full benefits of their policies.”
Tribune reporter nominated for Icon award
TRIBUNE features reporter Alesha Cadet has been nominated for the 2017 ALIV Bahamian Icon Awards, the winners of which will be announced in June.
