Fighting fire from the air
GELTECH solutions, a company that specialises in fighting fires while protecting the environment, has been contracted by the government to assist in extinguishing the massive blaze at the New Providence Landfill that has been burning for more than a week.
Munroe ratified in Free Town drama
CAPPING off an emotional evening of confusion and drama, the National General Council (NGC) of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) unanimously endorsed Wayne Munroe over Senator Frank Smith last night, ratifying the attorney for the Free Town constituency.
Miller: $5m needed to fix landfill site problems
TALL Pines MP Leslie Miller yesterday estimated that it would cost the government nearly $5m to “fix the problems” at the New Providence Landfill and prevent future fires.
We March Bahamas to call for Carnival to be postponed
WE March Bahamas intends to stage its third protest on April 9 to, among other things, demand that an election is called before May 7 and the postponement of Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival.
Bail rejected for man accused of rape
A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday after he was arraigned in Magistrate’s Court on a sexual assault charge.
Warrant issued for murder accused
A JUDGE issued a warrant of arrest yesterday for a man accused of murder who failed to appear in court for his case.
Man on firearms charges denied bail
A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday after he was arraigned on firearm related offences.
Collie: It’s time to ring the bell
FREE National Movement Chairman Sidney Collie yesterday urged Prime Minister Perry Christie to “ring the bell,” insisting that voter registration numbers now indicate that the electorate is “ready and prepared to make their choice.”
Munroe hints at Minnis being mentally unstable over his Baha Mar comments
ATTORNEY Wayne Munroe yesterday ridiculed the pledge made by Free National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis over the sale of Baha Mar as dishonest and irresponsible, and accused the opposition party of pandering to the agenda of former developer Sarkis Izmirlian.
US embassy picks winners in photo contest
TO commemorate Black History Month in February, the US Embassy Nassau held its first nationwide digital photo contest, entitled “The Dream”, which encouraged young people to reflect on the principles of Dr Martin Luther King Jr and his influence on race relations worldwide.
Doctorate awarded to finance specialist
RACQUEL Thompson-Elliott has been awarded her doctorate in Business Administration specialising in Finance at Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Washington parade prize for youth band
THE Urban Renewal Music Masters Youth Band was voted ‘Best in Parade’ in the annual St Patrick’s Parade of Washington, DC, last year.
Former PM adopts two dogs from shelter
TWO lucky dogs were adopted from the Bahamas Humane Society by former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham.
Law school wins moot contest
FOR the fifth time in nine years of the competition, the Eugene Dupuch Law School has won the Caribbean Court of Justice’s (CCJ) annual International Law Moot Court Competition.
Artist honoured by 7 Pillars of Greatness
Tribune cartoonist Jamaal Rolle has been presented with an invitational package by 7 Pillars of Greatness and will be recognised formally at the organisation’s third annual honoree gala dinner at Serenity Gardens on May 28.
