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Family still waiting for closure over police-involved car crash victim

NEARLY five months after 31-year-old Althia Lashanda Mitchell was killed in a collision involving a police vehicle, her family says they are still waiting for closure — even as the case has now been sent to the Coroner’s Court for review.

Suspected suicide as mom of two found hanging at Rasta camp

A MOTHER of two was found hanging yesterday morning at a Rasta Camp off Fire Trail Road, becoming the country’s 11th suspected suicide for the year, according to The Tribune’s records.

Two Haitian men accused of being involved in $7.8m Cat Island drug bust

TWO Haitian men were remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of involvement in a $7.8 million cocaine bust on Cat Island last week.

‘Teen assaults youth with knife who later retaliates using a tree branch’

A YOUTH used a tree branch to attack a fellow 15-year-old who had earlier assaulted him with a knife, a court heard yesterday.

‘Ministry should not have been caught off guard over 40 teachers’ resignations’

ABOUT 40 teachers resigned ahead of the new school year, a higher than usual figure according to Bahamas Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson.

Davis pledges pay ‘before Christmas’ after public servants marched on House of Assembly

MORE than a hundred public servants marched on the House of Assembly yesterday over delayed or omitted salary increases, pressing up to police barricades before Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis emerged and told them: “You will be paid before Christmas.”

Pintard deflects on whether FNM will contest by-election

FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard has avoided saying whether the Free National Movement would participate in a Golden Isles by-election.

Govt parade move ‘to cost JCNP $1m’

THE Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence (JCNP) says the government’s decision to strip it of control over this year’s Boxing Day and New Year’s Day parades will cost it nearly $1m in losses and damages, a move it calls deeply unfair after decades of partnership.

Pintard met with North Abaco generals due to unrest over Terrece Bootle’s selection

WEEKS after ratifying Terrece Bootle as the Free National Movement’s candidate for North Abaco, party leader Michael Pintard travelled to the island on Tuesday to address unrest among FNM generals who say they were sidelined and ignored during the selection process.

Residents across MICAL want old boundaries back but feel it won’t change neglect

RESIDENTS across Mayaguana, Inagua, Crooked Island, Acklins, and Long Cay want the MICAL constituency to be returned to its former division, saying the five-island seat has left their communities especially forgotten, underdeveloped, and impossible to represent effectively.

Pintard urges govt to allow JCNP to manage this year’s parades

OPPOSITION Leader Michael Pintard has urged the government to let the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence (JCNP) manage this year’s Boxing Day and New Year’s Day parades, warning that it is too late in the season to make major changes.

Joint programme introduces AgTech Pilot Cohort in Grand Bahama

The Bahamas has launched a groundbreaking AgTech Pilot Cohort in Grand Bahama, joining global nations like Brazil and Nigeria in prioritizing food security through technology.

PM: Data Protection Bill ‘a turning point’ for Bahamians

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday tabled the Data Protection Bill 2025 in the House of Assembly, calling it a “turning point” that will give Bahamians far greater control over their personal information in an increasingly digital world.

Pintard agrees on tabled amendment for Bahamas Protected Areas Fund

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday said the Bahamas Protected Areas Fund (Amendment) Bill 2025 will allow Bahamian professionals to take the lead in managing the country’s protected areas while ensuring millions in environmental funding are effectively used.

BAMSI gains support to bolster fly fishing guides

The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) is bolstering its commitment to the nation’s fly fishing sector, hosting guide training and receiving new financial support from the government.

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