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On Da Hook

THE Wahoo season is swinging into action with plenty of catches around the northern Bahamas this week.

Police probe two drowning incidents involving American women

POLICE in Bimini are investigating the apparent drowning of an elderly American woman who was diving on Wednesday morning three miles off North Rock. She is a 60-year-old resident of New York.

Chipman post uncertain while FNM use seat as ‘bait’

AS the Free National Movement continues efforts to fortify its base ahead of the 2017 general election, there is some uncertainty over the future of St Anne’s MP Hubert Chipman, as the FNM is said to be using the “sure seat” as bait to attract a “financially capable” candidate to its ranks.

Gray defends Potter’s Cay $9m project

AGRICULTURE Minister V Alfred Gray yesterday continued his defence of the Potter’s Cay redevelopment plans, contending that the $9m proposed for the scope of works to be carried out by his ministry will guarantee Bahamians “the very best at the absolute lowest cost”.

Smith defends committee over lack of contact with Baha Mar employees

FORMER State Finance Minister James Smith, chairman of the committee overseeing Baha Mar payouts, yesterday defended the work of the committee amid criticism that former resort employees have yet to be contacted regarding money they are owed.

Firearms trafficking suspect faces court over 30 charges

A MAN accused of being the mastermind behind a firearms trafficking ring pleaded not guilty to 30 firearm offences levied against him in Magistrate’s Court yesterday afternoon.

Rollins tries to 'take over' Butler-Turner FNM event on Long Island

LONG Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner yesterday accused Fort Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins of attempting to “take over” a Free National Movement town hall meeting in Long Island on Monday night by bringing his supporters to the event organised by the party to officially endorse her.

AG drops case against Sandals

COURT proceedings against Sandals Royal Bahamian and two of its senior executives brought by union officials were dropped by order of the Attorney-General on the day the Cable Beach resort terminated nearly 600 staff to facilitate a $4m renovation programme, it has emerged.

DNA candidate bids to improve homes in Bain and Grants Town

A TEAM of volunteers from the Democratic National Alliance’s Bain and Grants Town constituency office and the DNA Men’s Alliance recently spearheaded a minor home repair project that left a number of residents with a smile on their face, expressing gratitude for the kind gesture.

Saunders blasts the ‘poor visibility’ of PLP rival Gray

WALT Saunders, Free National Movement candidate for MICAL, said yesterday he is “more than confident” he will win in that constituency, claiming that current MP V Alfred Gray’s poor visibility in the area and “unfulfilled promises” have hurt his chances at securing that seat in the next general election.

Call for lawyers to resist probe by Parliament into court ruling

BAHAMAS Bar Association President Elsworth Johnson yesterday issued a call to arms to the country’s legal community as he condemned the upcoming parliamentary investigation into Supreme Court Justice Indra Charles’ ruling on the Save The Bays email leak.

Recall order for cookies

THE Ministry of Health has advised the public about the recall of undeclared hazelnut in orange and milk chocolate cookies widely distributed by the brand Waitrose Company, bearing the label best before date of March 30, 2017.

Major tells theft trial: I don’t recall signing suspect cheques

PAUL Major, chairman of the Bahamas National Festival Commission, testified yesterday that he could not recall signing cheques purportedly used to facilitate theft of $31,000 from the commission.

Residents want update on probe into BORCO chemical spill

MORE than two weeks after a chemical spill at BORCO, concerned residents in the nearby Pinder’s Point community wanted to know whether investigations or inquiries into the incident had been made by the relevant environmental agencies in Grand Bahama.

Fix My Street

THE Tribune’s ‘Fix My Street’ campaign to help remedy the potholes that are the scourge of motorists in New Providence has received a further boost with reports of repairs carried out in Pinewood, Seabreeze and off East Bay Street in the past few days.

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