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Fitzgerald files appeal over parliamentary privilege ruling

THE battle over parliamentary privilege is now before the Court of Appeal as Education Minister Jerome Fitzgerald has filed his appeal to have the landmark ruling and fine ordered by Supreme Court Justice Indra Charles overturned.

Marco City FNMs host back-to-school fun day

MEMBERS of the Marco City Free National Movement Association, along with former party Chairman Michael Pintard, hosted a back-to-school fun day and giveaway for hundreds of children at the Jack Hayward Gymnasium on September 3.

Bran: DNA will not form coalition with the FNM

DESPITE several requests from senior Free National Movement members and “private citizens not affiliated with any political party,” Democratic National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney said his party will not be forming a coalition with the Official Opposition.

Govt’s claims committee involvement ‘limited’

THE Christie administration’s involvement with the Claims Committee it established to administer Baha Mar payouts is limited, committee Chairman James Smith said yesterday, highlighting the independence of the group.

FIX MY STREET

THE New Providence pothole plague, the scourge of motorists throughout the island, continues to anger and frustrate residents with some “craters” in the road causing damage to cars.

‘GRAND AGAIN’: Major projects take shape on Grand Bahama

MINISTER for Grand Bahama Dr Michael Darville said Grand Bahama is on its way to becoming grand again through the initiation of several major government projects here on the island.

Grand Bahama to serve up a treat at Culinary Fusion Expo

THE Culinary Fusion Expo 2016 will be held soon and organisers are gathering the best in the food and beverage industry to feature what Grand Bahama has to offer.

Former MP says consult residents before making boundary changes

FORMER Exuma MP George Smith yesterday urged members of the recently appointed Constituencies Commission to consult residents before making any formal recommendations for boundary changes ahead of the 2017 general election.

Second man taken into custody in connection with teacher’s killing

POLICE have taken a second man into custody in connection with the homicide of Marisha Bowen, the 35-year-old C W Saunders School teacher whose body was discovered by police at her apartment on Friday morning, The Tribune was told.

Man convicted of armed robbery has to convince court appeal should be heard

A MAN convicted of accosting an elderly man at gunpoint was told by the Court of Appeal yesterday that he would have to convince the court that his appeal should be heard notwithstanding that it was filed late.

Two found with ‘firearm, ammunition, drugs’

TWO men were arrested in Abaco after they were allegedly found in possession of an unlicensed firearm, ammunition and a quantity of dangerous drugs, police reported.

Man to appeal new sentence for murder from 25 years ago

A FORMER death row inmate will return to the Court of Appeal in October to contest a new sentence imposed on him for a murder that occurred 25 years ago.

Bar Association president denies he’s seeking FNM nomination

BAHAMAS Bar Association President Elsworth Johnson yesterday denied reports that he was seeking a nomination from the Free National Movement.

Horse racing book is a winner with the Governor General

TWO YEARS of research into the historic importance of horse racing in the Bahamas received the seal of approval by Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling yesterday.

‘A steadfast defender of press freedom who exemplifies integrity and courage’

Eileen Carron, the long-serving Editor and Publisher of The Tribune, is the recent subject of the News Media Alliance industry spotlight feature

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