Man faces court over sex attack on tourist
A man was remanded to prison without bail yesterday after being charged in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a tourist on an island less than a mile from Paradise Island.
Two men held over Devince Smith murder
POLICE have two men in custody in connection with the murder of Devince Smith who was found dead in his home in an apartment complex on St Alban’s Drive in December.
PM: I’m not delusional about the task ahead
PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday repeated that he was not “delusional” while again promising that this year his administration would get a handle on crime, focus on stabilising the economy and ensure that the stalled Baha Mar resort opens its doors.
US rape alert over jet skiers
DAYS after an American woman was allegedly raped by a man riding a Jet Ski at Cabbage Beach, the United States Embassy in Nassau has “prohibited” its employees from using Jet Ski rentals in Nassau, saying the industry is “minimally regulated.”
Police release identity of murder victims
POLICE have released the identities of several of the country’s latest homicide victims.
Reaching out hands to bring an end to crime
BAHAMAS Against Crime Executive Director C B Moss yesterday called for community based anti-crime initiatives as his organisation launched its “Hands Around Bain and Grant’s Town” project, explaining that only a focused approach could alleviate the “violent crime spree” in the country.
FNM leader calls for legislation to tackle corruption
FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis pinpointed the need this year for the drafting of anti-corruption legislation to ensure politicians and government officials are prevented from using their positions of privilege to engage in nefarious practices.
Marathon relay sold out
MARATHON Bahamas has sold out its relay event - thanks to Urban Renewal entering 50 teams in the race to be held in two weeks.
BAMSI plumber jailed for shotgun possession
A PLUMBER at the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Sciences Institute (BAMSI) in Andros received a six-month sentence, a $4,000 fine and a strong lecture from a magistrate yesterday after he pleaded guilty to possession of an unlicensed shotgun.
Fraternity holds service ahead of founders day
The local chapters of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity held a service at New Light Ministries over the weekend in anticipation of the group’s Founders Day celebration.
CIBC gives to Ranfurly Home
THE Ranfurly Homes for Children received some added Christmas cheer when CIBC FirstCaribbean demonstrated its commitment to Bahamian youth with a donation to help cover the home’s holiday activities.
Long queues for another day at College of the Bahamas
SCORES of angry and weary College of the Bahamas students convened under tents for the second consecutive day on Tuesday expressing frustration with a payment system many said forces students to “endure the unforgiving wait or miss out on needed classes.”
Layla makes a landmark arrival as Palm Cay becomes official port
SEASONED sailors Mike Fish and Martha Garczynski have made the crossing from Fort Lauderdale to The Bahamas aboard Layla four times but their most recent trip came with a particular welcome.
Water and Sewerage deal sign deals worth more than $4m
THE Water and Sewerage Corporation signed two contracts yesterday totalling over $4m to extend water supplies to the communities of Pinewood (Phase B), Boatswain Hill, and Coral Lakes.
THE BIG QUESTION: What would YOU do to reduce crime in 2016?
After a record high of 148 murders in the Bahamas last year, The Tribune is asking readers:
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