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Youth leader supports govt advisory on travel to U.S.

THE government’s advisory warning Bahamians travelling to the United States to be cautious in the wake of recent police killings of black men was appropriate, a youth leader told The Tribune yesterday.

'More than 500 memberships issued' for People's Movement

BAHAMAS Public Services Union (BPSU) President John Pinder says more than 500 membership applications were issued on Thursday night as hundreds gathered to attend the first meeting of the People's Movement, a populist project that could morph into a political party.

Minnis calls for details of Baha Mar negotiations

FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis has renewed calls for the government to fully disclose the details of negotiations with Chinese stakeholders to complete and open the embattled Baha Mar resort.

Concerns raised over FNM delegates list

LESS than two weeks before the Free National Movement’s (FNM) highly anticipated national convention, concerns have been heightened over the organisation’s delegates list, The Tribune understands.

Trio wait for trial date over murder of teen

THREE men must wait five more days before they know when they will stand trial concerning the murder of a 16-year-old honour roll student at Government High School.

216 arrests, 856 cases cleared, $450,000 in property recovered thanks to Crime Stoppers

IN the nearly 15 years since Crime Stoppers Bahamas was established, the community action organisation has helped lead police to 216 arrests, assisted in clearing 856 cases in the process and recovering more than $450,000 in property.

Clifton tour shows threat of oil pollution to Bahamian waters

INTERNATIONAL experts, including a former presidential advisor, toured Clifton and the Southwest Bays recently, their boat slicing through the water between oil slicks and coasting over reefs as they witnessed the sharp distinction between some of the world’s most beautiful waters and the oil pollution threatening its health and the fish, conch and crawfish that call it home.

Govt 'committed' to equitable distribution of health services

HEALTH Minister Dr Perry Gomez on Friday said the Christie administration is "committed" to ensuring the equitable distribution of health services in the country, which he claimed "is another step towards achieving universal healthcare in the Bahamas".

Doctor charged with rape fires attorney

A FREEPORT doctor charged with rape and indecent assault fired his attorney on Friday, delaying the trial proceedings until next week in the Supreme Court.

Three sisters molested by retired policeman 'scarred by abuse'

A JUDGE heard on Friday that three sisters molested by a retired policeman over a five-year period have been scarred by the abuse.

VIDEO: ‘Bitten by bugs more than 300 times at resort’

A couple from New York has alleged that a bed bug infestation at a resort in Grand Bahama not only ruined their trip to The Bahamas but had left them both physically and emotionally scarred after reportedly being bitten over 300 times in their hotel room.

Visitor vows boycott over conditions at police station

AN American woman declared yesterday that she will never return to the Bahamas and is asking her friends to also boycott after facing deplorable conditions in a holding cell at the Central Police Station.

Doctor accused of raping woman during abortion

A DOCTOR who is on trial for the rape and indecent assault of a 20-year-old woman refused to answer questions from a police detective about allegations that he had sex with the complainant against her will during an abortion procedure, a Grand Bahama court heard yesterday.

Union chief Pinder to run for MP in Fox Hill

BAHAMAS Public Services Union President John Pinder has announced that he will attempt to become a parliamentarian next year by running as a candidate in the Fox Hill constituency.

‘If Minnis wins, I’ll likely run as an independent’

WHILE still uncertain of his political future, Fort Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins made it clear yesterday that he would not join another political party if he is not offered a nomination by the Free National Movement.

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