Minnis calls PM ‘weak’ for letting Hanna Martin speak publicly against RCI deal
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis called his successor “weak” for letting Glenys Hanna Martin speak publicly against a planned Royal Caribbean International project without facing repercussions.
Climate Change outlook grim, especially for small island states
A new United Nations report offers a troubling assessment of a world running out of time to prevent catastrophic levels of global warming.
Police say weekend murders related
CHIEF Superintendent of Police Michael Johnson said police believe the separate killings in Nassau Village, Montell Heights and Faith Avenue South over the weekend are connected.
Tourism Development Corporation Bill delayed as stakeholders not consulted
LEGISLATORS postponed debate on the Tourism Development Corporation Bill yesterday after an industry official claimed hundreds of vacation rental hosts oppose it and believe it will reduce available rooms in the market.
250 jobs to come in Exuma project
A new $500m project for Exuma promises to boost that island’s tourism and spark significant job growth.
Judge rules officer was unlawfully detained
A JUDGE ruled a police officer was unlawfully arrested in 2016 after declaring support for Maria Daxon.
NO INQUESTS IN 74 POLICE SHOOTINGS: Human rights report highlights absence of Coroner’s probes
THE latest US report on human rights in The Bahamas reveals that 74 police-involved shooting deaths are awaiting inquests at the Coroner’s Court.
$3.5K BAIL ON FIVE BAIL VIOLATION CHARGES
A MAN denied five counts of violating bail conditions yesterday while on release for a charge of attempted murder - and has been granted bail again.
$7K BAIL FOR TEEN ON ARMED ROBBERY CHARGE
A 17-year-old man accused of robbing a woman at gunpoint last year was granted bail yesterday.
NO BAIL FOR ACCUSED ON SEX WITH 13-YEAR-OLD
A 27-year-old man accused of illicit sexual relations with a 13-year-old girl last summer was remanded yesterday.
'Wear mismatched socks' to mark Down Syndrome Day
PEOPLE are being urged to wear mismatched socks tomorrow (Tuesday) to mark Down Syndrome Day in The Bahamas.
29 migrants detained near Cay Sal Bank
THE US Coast Guard transferred 29 migrants to Bahamian authorities yesterday after they were detained near Cay Sal Bank.
Cruise port 90 percent completed and expected to be ready for May completion
THE new Nassau Cruise Port is more than 90 percent completed, according to its chief executive officer Michael Maura who said the port’s opening remains on schedule for the last week of May.
Call for govt intervention in alleged abuse of Haitians
SEVERAL Abaco residents are decrying the alleged abuse of documented and undocumented Haitian migrants on the island by immigration officers, telling The Tribune government intervention is needed to ensure migrants are being treated more humanely.
Former PM shares history and encouraging words at Genesis Academy’s national pride celebration
FORMER Prime Minister Perry Christie urged students to learn about the history of the nation as he spoke at a national pride celebration at Genesis Academy on Friday.
