Call for toxicology tests in aftermath of landfill blaze
LEADING surgeon Dr Duane Sands yesterday said the government must conduct toxicology sampling of the air, ground and water in Jubilee Gardens before declaring the community safe for residents to return after a massive fire at the New Providence Landfill.
Foulkes: Disgrace to use gym as shelter
DION Foulkes, the former Free National Movement (FNM) Minister of Labour and Social Development, last night described the government’s decision to house the victims of the recent fire at the city dump in the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium as “an absolute disgrace”.
Tents donated by Rotary Clubs to help families displaced by blaze
THE Rotary Clubs of Nassau yesterday donated nine “family style” disaster tents to the National Sports Agency (NSA) for persons who have been displaced by the raging fire at the New Providence Landfill and the surrounding areas.
15-year-old boy dies after being thrown from pick-up truck
A TRAFFIC accident in Long Island yesterday claimed the life of a 15-year-old boy who was understood to have been travelling to Clarence Town in the rear of a truck carrying equipment for the island’s inter-school track meet.
BTC post-paid customers angry after overcharging for services
IRATE Bahamas Telecommunications Company post-paid mobile customers yesterday told The Tribune they now have “issues of trust” and are contemplating leaving BTC for its competitor Aliv, after they were overcharged for services and did not learn of the issue until weeks after the extra fees were heaped on their bills.
Tennyson Wells says leader’s ego hurting DNA
FORMER Cabinet minister Tennyson Wells yesterday said Democratic National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney’s ego has been to the detriment of his party, as he predicted an abysmal performance by the DNA in the upcoming general election.
Interest in bringing four well-known brands to Grand Lucayan, says PM
FOLLOWING his discussions yesterday with the prospective buyer for the Grand Lucayan Resort, Prime Minister Perry Christie revealed that there is an interest of increasing the initial investment to involve four well known brands in the hotel and casino operations in Grand Bahama.
Christie’s legal team lodge bit to overturn ruling on judge recusal
A FORMAL application has been lodged to the Court of Appeal seeking to overturn a decision of a judge who refused Prime Minister Perry Christie’s recusal application which argued that she, while awaiting an approval of her application to extend her tenure as a Supreme Court judge, cannot be perceived to be impartial in hearing an ongoing judicial review into allegations that Lyford Cay resident Peter Nygard illegally increased the size of his property.
Eight weeks to go until Carnival - and many details still a mystery
ROUGHLY eight weeks out from the third instalment of Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival, officials in the Bahamas National Festival Commission were yesterday still unable to confirm many of the key details surrounding the upcoming event.
Clubs and Societies 03102017
Antique Auto Club of The Bahamas. - The Antique Auto Club of The Bahamas has thanked Sun Oil Limited for its sponsorship towards the club’s 30th Anniversary Auto Show and Cook-Out to be held on March 18 at the Cultural Centre at Arawak Cay.
Helping entrepreneurs to find their own way
THE Island Luck Cares Foundation yesterday announced its third OWN Bahamas entrepreneurship programme, an initiative that provides funding and other development opportunities to budding entrepreneurs.
No payout for foreign worker at Baha Mar
PETER Lisosky was highly optimistic when he left his job in the United States in 2015 to work at Baha Mar.
DNA leader rejects Minnis claims
DEMOCRATIC National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney yesterday denied Dr Hubert Minnis’ recent claims that the third party wanted 16 uncontested seats and an agreement to have the final say on the makeup of the government, including who would be named prime minister.
UPDATED: Manslaughter verdict for killing of banker
Convicted of manslaughter by provocation
LAMAR Albury cursed in the Supreme Court yesterday within moments of a jury returning a 10-2 guilty verdict for manslaughter by provocation concerning the 33 stab wounds he inflicted on a banker he claimed had made a sexual pass at him.
Loretta: Greed not my motivation
OFFICIAL Opposition Leader Loretta Butler-Turner yesterday responded to speculation over the motive behind her part in ousting Free National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis as opposition leader in the House of Assembly, saying women in this country are always criticised for “wanting more”.
