Munroe is PLP pick to run in Free Town
ATTORNEY Wayne Munroe, QC, has been selected as the Progressive Liberal Party’s candidate for the newly named Free Town constituency, The Tribune understands.
Residents still displaced by fire
ENVIRONMENT Minister Kenred Dorsett yesterday said there is no definite date set for when Jubilee Gardens residents will be able return to their homes, as he revealed details of the government’s “comprehensive” plan to tackle the chronic issues at the New Providence Landfill.
PLP chairman rounds on Minnis over landfill spending
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts yesterday called on Free National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis to investigate the “apparent waste” of $33.5m earmarked for a solid waste management programme in New Providence.
Union signs deal with NIB over compensation
THE National Insurance Board (NIB) and the Public Managers Union (PMU) yesterday signed an industrial agreement that calls for a performance management system with merit-based compensation.
Police hunt for armed robbers
POLICE are searching for several suspects responsible for two separate armed robberies on Tuesday.
Jury directed to acquit pair over role in shooting deaths
A SUPREME Court jury was directed to acquit Stephen “Die” Stubbs and Giovanni Roberts of abetment to murder yesterday.
Grand Bahamians to attend UN session
FIVE women from Grand Bahama are among the official delegation from the Bahamas who will be attending the 61st Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (SCW61) at the United Nations in New York, which will be held March 13-24.
Bringing the passport to 90-year-old applicant
THE Mobile Unit of the Passport Office paid a visit to the home of 90-year-old retiree Florene Crawley of Seabreeze Estates on Tuesday to process Mrs Crawley’s passport on-site.
‘Govt should be concerned at cruise line’s worries’
THE government should be “very concerned” about a major cruise line’s recently expressed concerns about the country’s crime woes, Democratic National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney said yesterday.
McCartney says he has filed lawsuit against Omar Archer Sr
DEMOCRATIC National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney yesterday said a writ has been filed in the Supreme Court against Omar Archer Sr for allegations made against him.
Judge rejected recusal appeal as she felt it was likely to fail
A JUDGE yesterday determined that there were no reasonable prospects for success of Prime Minister Perry Christie’s appeal to the country’s second highest court concerning a recusal application she rejected which asked for her to step aside in hearing an ongoing judicial review.
Administrators sworn in to take up roles in the Family Islands
AFTER three months of training, three new Family Island Administrators have been sworn in this week.
A chance for interns to sign up for shark lab
TWO more Bahamians will have the opportunity of an internship at the Bimini Biological Field Station (BBFS), more commonly known as ‘The Shark Lab’, this summer.
Girl guides invited to tour airport
IN recognition of International Women’s Day and to help celebrate Bahamas Girl Guides Week, Nassau Airport Development Company officials invited members of the Bahamas Girl Guides Association to tour Lynden Pindling International Airport.
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.
