Defectors branded as ‘political opportunists’
DNA Chairman Andrew Wilson yesterday branded Fort Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins and Bamboo Town MP Renward Wells as “political opportunists” over their decision to join the Official Opposition.
Taxi driver jailed for three years over cocaine seizure
A TAXI driver was sentenced to three years in prison yesterday after admitting ownership of $510,000 worth of cocaine that was seized by Grand Bahama police on Monday afternoon.
Another suspect on drug charges
A FOURTH suspect was arraigned in Magistrate’s Court concerning a recent $2m marijuana seizure in South Andros.
Three found guilty of American sailor Kyle Bruner's murder
THREE of five men who stood trial concerning the murder of Kyle Bruner, an American sailor, just feet away from the Paradise Island Bridge in Nassau were unanimously convicted on Tuesday.
Wells and Rollins join the FNM
BAMBOO Town MP Renward Wells and Fort Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins both revealed in the House of Assembly on Wednesday that they have crossed the floor and joined the Free National Movement (FNM).
Dump fire 60% extinguished
THE fire that started at the New Providence landfill over the weekend is about “60 per cent” extinguished, Renew Bahamas officials said yesterday.
Engine failure blamed for BEC power cuts
THE Bahamas Electricity Corporation yesterday said “engine failure” was the cause of several power outages in eastern and central New Providence on Monday night and Tuesday.
Long Islanders ‘angry’ at lack of support
LONG Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner yesterday said her constituents were angry that the government has continued to drop the ball amid rebuild and repair efforts on the island in the aftermath of Hurricane Joaquin.
‘This is the worst government we have ever seen’
FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday called the Christie administration the “worst government this country has ever seen.” Crime will continue to rise as long as they are in power, he said.
Halkitis rejects Sarkis attacks
STATE Minister for Finance Michael Halkitis yesterday defended the Baha Mar receivership from attacks against the resort’s developer Sarkis Izmirlian, saying the process is a way for “the speedy resumption and completion of the resort.”
AIDS foundation calls for help from businesses
LADY Camille Barnett, president of the Bahamas AIDS Foundation, yesterday appealed to businesses in the country to support the foundation with sponsorships to fund its outreach programme for adolescents who are infected and affected by the disease.
Tribune publisher to be honoured
EILEEN Carron, the publisher/editor of The Tribune, is to be recognised for “more than 50 years of dedicated and courageous work at The Tribune” this month by the Bahamas Press Club at its first awards ceremony to honour pioneers in the field of journalism and mass communications in the country.
Warrant issued as court rejects discharge
A WARRANT of apprehension was issued by the Court of Appeal yesterday for a man the court ruled should not have been conditionally discharged for his crimes of possession of an unlicensed firearm and a large quantity of ammunition.
Causing harm case proceeds despite complainants ‘wanting matter dropped’
A FREEPORT man was charged in Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday with causing harm and causing damage.
Man who sexually assaulted girl has appeal rejected
A MAN’s conviction and sentence for sexual assault of an underage girl was upheld in the Court of Appeal yesterday.
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