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Bahamians warned to take care after US shootings

IN THE wake of police-related shootings in the United States that have resulted in the deaths of black men, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is urging Bahamians to be particularly careful when travelling in the US.

Masked man shoots and wounds two in Okra Hill

TWO men are recovering in hospital after they were shot by a masked man on Thursday night on Okra Hill.

54 Cubans taken into custody in Grand Bahama in three days

FIFTY FOUR Cuban migrants were taken into custody by Immigration officials in Grand Bahama in three separate incidents over three days this week, a Freeport immigration official has told The Tribune.

Education ministry building closed as air conditioning problems persist

OFFICIALS at the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MOEST) announced the closure of their Thompson Boulevard offices on Friday due to the continued malfunctioning of the building's air-conditioning unit.

Minnis 'lacks ability to lead' says Tommy Turnquest

FORMER Free National movement (FNM) Leader Tommy Turnquest said he does not believe Dr Hubert Minnis has the “leadership ability” or the “personality” to defeat the current administration in the next general election.

Momentum from launch 'to bring victory in 2017'

FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday that the high energy and turnout at the launch of his leadership campaign was testament to a growing momentum that will propel him past the party’s upcoming convention to secure a general election victory in 2017.

'It's number of delegates, not crowd size that counts'

LONG Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner yesterday said the number of those attending the two Free National Movement leadership campaign launches does not matter because the decision of who will ascend to the party’s top post comes down to its 410 delegates.

23 graduate in first BAMSI ceremony

THE Bahamas Agriculture & Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) held its first graduation ceremony yesterday, a milestone for the controversial project that Prime Minister Perry Christie has long said will be at the centre of efforts to usher the country into an era of food security.

Independence Day message from Prime Minister Perry Christie

ON behalf of the government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and on my own behalf, and that of my wife, Bernadette, and our family, I extend warm greetings and best wishes to my fellow citizens, the wonderful people of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas on the occasion of the 43rd anniversary of our independence.

Social services investigating case of man living in 'toilet' for eight years

THE Department of Social Services is investigating the circumstances of a man who a concerned citizen said had been living in an “outside toilet” for eight years.

Roberts relaxed about Sears leadership bid

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts yesterday seemed to welcome the thought of former Fort Charlotte MP Alfred Sears running for the position of leader when the party holds its convention in November.

'Anti-corruption? Sort out your own ranks'

PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts yesterday slammed the anti-corruption rhetoric recently put forward by FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis, asserting that the Killarney MP has not been able to arrest bad behaviour within his ranks.

DNA leader seeks clarity over Renew Bahamas

DEMOCRATIC National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney yesterday castigated the Christie administration over Renew Bahamas, as he demanded transparency regarding the landfill management company saying it came to the country “under very suspicious circumstances”.