Relief fund launched to cover hurricane repair costs
THE Anglican Central Education Authority (ACEA) has launched “Together We Make the Difference”, a relief fund to help cover the cost of repairs, replacement of lost school supplies and ensuring minimal interruptions during the academic year after the damage from Hurricane Matthew last month. It aims to raise $50,000 by the end of the year.
UPDATED: Firefighters tackle massive bush fire in western New Providence
FIREFIGHTERS are battling a massive bush fire that has been burning for two days in western New Providence.
Union threat of action over post office
BAHAMAS Public Services Union President John Pinder threatened industrial action yesterday if the government does not immediately relocate employees from the “unsanitary” General Post Office on East Hill Street.
Activists ‘vindicated’ by ruling on harassment
AFTER years of having their security concerns marginalised, Grand Bahama Human Rights Association (GBHRA) president Fred Smith yesterday said the recent ruling by the human rights arm of the Organisation of American States (OAS) has vindicated activists’ cries for anti-harassment laws.
Galanis praises campaign of leadership challenger Sears
FORMER PLP MP Philip Galanis yesterday praised the leadership platform presented by former Attorney General Alfred Sears as a welcome respite from the status quo of visionless political leadership, and a return to the core values of the Progressive Liberal Party.
Baha Mar committee pays out 200 cheques
THE Baha Mar Claims Committee has issued about 200 cheques to Bahamian companies owed by the beleaguered resort, Committee Chairman James Smith said yesterday.
Minnis a hypocrite over China deal, says Gray
AGRICULTURE Minister V Alfred Gray yesterday called Free National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis a “hypocrite” over the latter’s call for him to resign over a $2.1bn agri-fisheries proposal with Chinese investors, as he accused Dr Minnis of being party to a “secret deal” between the FNM and Chinese officials for the “agricultural development” of thousands of acres of land in Abaco seven years ago.
Wake-up call: Trump victory a warning sign, say PLP veterans
TWO veteran Progressive Liberal Party members yesterday told The Tribune that the unexpected results of the United States’ presidential election could signal a defeat at the polls for the governing party, with one insisting that the party use this as a “wake-up call” as it prepares to campaign for the impending election.
‘Where are details PM promised on Baha Mar?’
AS criticism over the level of involvement by the Chinese government in Bahamas investments continues, FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday renewed calls for clarification on the sealed deal relating to the sale and remobilisation of the Baha Mar resort.
Keod Smith given extra time to pay $263,000 in legal costs
ATTORNEY Keod Smith has been given an extra month to pay $263,000 in legal costs that stemmed from a recusal application where he accused a Supreme Court judge of bias.
Suspect accused of two Grand Bahama killings
A NEW Providence man was arraigned in Freeport’s Magistrate’s Court yesterday on two counts of murder and three counts of attempted murder.
Murder appeal to be heard in January
A MAN contesting his sentence for murder in the death of a utility technician will now have his appeal heard in January 2017.
Trump election ‘to have little impact on Bahamas’
ALTHOUGH many Bahamians expressed shock and anger at the results of the November 8 US presidential election, one expert says they should take heart in one fact: Donald Trump’s election won’t have much impact here.
Bahamian leaders send congratulations to newly-elected President Trump
THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs congratulated the people and government of the United States yesterday on “the successful conduct of their general election” and to the winner, President-elect Donald Trump.
Business rental assistance to help after hurricane
THE Grand Bahama Port Authority has announced the introduction of a Business Rental Assistance Programme to help displaced business licensees who suffered significant losses from Hurricane Matthew when various rented buildings were destroyed.
