US alert over protest march
TOURISM Minister Obie Wilchcombe yesterday warned protestors to be mindful of their actions during the Black Friday march and occupation of downtown Bay Street as the American Embassy and US cruise ships have expressed security fears over the rapidly-growing demonstration set for the busy Thanksgiving weekend.
Sands says hospital resignation a sign of ‘fleeting respect’ for staff
SENATOR and leading surgeon Dr Duane Sands yesterday suggested that the sudden resignation of the Princess Margaret Hospital’s medical chief of staff, Dr James Johnson, was the result of “fleeting respect for medical personnel” in the Bahamas.
Police find drugs and ammunition
GRAND Bahama Police discovered a quantity of suspected marijuana and ammunition in the Garden Villas area on Tuesday, police reported.
BCP calls for 2017 election observers from the OAS
A FRINGE political party has taken steps to secure electoral observers from the Organization of American States, charging that the high “level of corruption” in the government will not allow for a fair general election process in 2017.
Minnis asks why Gray has not been fired by PM
OPPOSITION Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday questioned why Prime Minister Perry Christie has not “fired” Agriculture and Fisheries Minister V Alfred Gray for his alleged endorsement of the $2.1bn agri-fisheries venture with Chinese investors.
Dominicans face court over forged work permits
ELEVEN Dominican nationals found in possession of forged work permits were arraigned in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
Killer of Kurt McCartney misses deadline for appeal
A MAN convicted and sentenced to 45 years in jail for the murder of businessman Kurt McCartney has missed the deadline to formally lodge an appeal against conviction.
Pair accused of robbing well-known psychiatrist face court
A TRIAL date in 2018 has been fixed for the accused behind the home invasion and gunpoint robbery of a well known psychiatrist.
Murder suspect to wait a week for bail decision
A MAN accused of murder will have to wait another week before his bail application is heard before a judge who will also set a date for his trial.
Four are charged over drug discovery
FOUR Grand Bahama men were charged with possession of dangerous drugs in New Providence this week.
'No evidence’ of rape at resort
A RESORT in the Lucaya area of Grand Bahama has responded to an alleged rape that was posted on Facebook by a couple who were guests at the property almost two months ago.
On Da Hook
THE change of weather brought a predicted increase in catch for Wahoo fishermen in The Bahamas this week.
Basetkball to build better relationships
AN Andros resident is hosting a free weekly basketball tournament in hopes of developing the youth in his community and fostering better relations between the island’s four main districts.
Tributes are paid to Frankie Lightbourne
THE Grand Bahama Entertainers, Musician and Artist Association (GBEMAA) yesterday paid tribute to Bahamian guitarist and singer Frankie Lightbourne, who has died.
Driver’s anger at road danger
THE upkeep of roads in New Providence has been a sore point for public works officials in recent months as The Tribune’s “Fix My Street” campaign has highlighted scores of potholes and unrepaired surfaces on behalf of frustrated motorists.
