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MAN GUNNED DOWN IN FRONT OF FAMILY

A man believed to be in his 40s was gunned down by masked men in front of his family outside a shopping plaza in the Carmichael area this morning.

Call for public to build domestic violence shelter

KHANDI Gibson wants the public to join her in building a shelter for domestic violence victims, saying the government has had long enough to fulfil its promise to do so.

Artists union raises concerns on influx of entertainers entering the country

THE United Artists Bahamas Union (UABU) is raising alarms over the unchecked influx of foreign entertainers in the country and accusing the Bahamas Musicians and Entertainers Union (BMEU) of failing to monitor these acts.

Trial for Principal accused of assaulting teacher starts

THE lawyer for a principal accused of slamming a door on a teacher at Thelma Gibson Primary School in 2022 made a no-case submission yesterday.

Christie: I called for Valley Boys election

FORMER Prime Minister Perry Christie, a founding member of the Valley Boys, said he advocated for the group to resolve its internal rift by having an election, but his efforts were rebuffed.

Mills suing govt for violating his rights

SOCIAL Media personality Cay Mills has sued government officials for allegedly violating his constitutional rights.

Darville: Govt looking to recruit 80 nurses from African countries

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said the government is looking to recruit 80 nurses from African countries.

Mother of Murder victim’s kids: We all cry every day

LOVED ones have identified Monday night’s murder victim as 34-year-old Valentino Bowe.

Valley Boys seed money is delayed

YOUTH, Sports, and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg said seed funding for the Valley Boys has been delayed pending a Sunday meeting to resolve a conflict that has embroiled the group.

Love Ya Dog: Marcella and Jasper

THE Tribune called on readers to join in our campaign to Love Ya Dog - and Marcella Dean answered the call.

Straw Business Persons Society says Tourism is yet to hold promised meeting

TWO months after committing to meet straw vendors to help boost their business, the Ministry of Tourism has yet to hold the promised meeting, according to Straw Business Persons Society president Rebecca Small.

‘No bids received’ for building painting work, testifies WSC employee

A SENIOR Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) employee involved in auditing vendors under the Minnis administration revealed yesterday that she did not receive any bids for painting works on the corporation’s buildings during her investigation.

One dead and two injured in bar shooting last night

TWO gunmen opened fire on people as they drank in the yard of a bar in Windsor Place last night – killing one man and injuring two others.

FNM Chairman: ‘We won’t reveal donor list unless PLP does too’

FREE National Movement (FNM) chairman Dr Duane Sands insisted the FNM would not reveal its donor list “in isolation” and would only do so if the Progressive Liberal Party did the same.

‘Still need for Commission of Inquiry on Dorian’

WITH the Davis administration not having committed to launching a commission of inquiry into Hurricane Dorian-related deaths, Free National Movement (FNM) chairman Dr Duane Sands said he still supports such an inquiry, emphasising that some families need closure regarding their missing loved ones.

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