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Ministry pays tribute to 'a true ambassador'

THE Ministry of Tourism paid tribute to the deceased Patricia “Smiling Pat” Hoyte for the many years she has served in the tourism and entertainment industry in Grand Bahama.

Visa applications for school rejected amid fears over human trafficking

THE United States Embassy in Nassau has rejected about “50 per cent” of visa applications for Bahamian high school students wishing to study in America due to concerns of “human trafficking,” Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell revealed yesterday

PM says nation must change to keep up with rest of world

PRIME Minister Perry Christie said yesterday that it has become increasingly clear that The Bahamas must undergo a series of self-examination processes to achieve higher global standards.

'Jury should have heard of Donna Vasyli's previous good character'

AN attorney for a woman accused of killing her millionaire husband yesterday submitted that the absence of evidence of her client’s good character during trial may have negatively influenced a jury’s unanimous guilty verdict against her.

Pair charged with murder and robbery

TWO males, including a 17-year-old, were charged with murder and armed robbery in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday.

Sands: If I lose bid, my Senate future will be up to Minnis

FNM Senator Dr Duane Sands clarified yesterday that his resignation from the Senate in the event of a failed deputy leadership bid at the party’s national convention would be up to the discretion of incumbent FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis.

McCartney doubts FNM can recover in time for election

DEMOCRATIC National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney yesterday distanced himself from talks of a possible coalition with the Free National Movement, expressing scepticism that the embattled opposition party could recover in time for the next general election.

Police hunt pair of suspects

GRAND Bahama police have issued an all-points-bulletin for 20-year-old Germaerico Christopher Gardiner, also known as Jermaerico Gardiner, of Coral Reef Estates No 2.

Key: Loretta a troublemaker... and Rollins needs another slap

CENTRAL and South Abaco MP Edison Key launched into a blistering attack on some of his Free National Movement colleagues yesterday, branding Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner a “troublemaker” who will be dealt with by her constituents, adding that Ft Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins needed another slap from her to set him straight.

Sands: I'll quit Senate if Minnis stays as leader

DUANE SANDS announced last night that he will resign from the Senate if Dr Hubert Minnis wins the leadership contest at next month’s Free National Movement (FNM) convention.

PM expects Baha Mar talks - but gives no details

PRIME Minister Perry Christie said yesterday he anticipates that the government will be invited at some point to begin consideration of what it has to do to facilitate construction permits and “whatever else” China Construction America (CCA) needs in place to complete the unopened $3.5bn Baha Mar resort.

Power company has no plans to write off customer debts

BAHAMAS Power and Light currently has no plans to write off any of its numerous delinquent accounts, an official from the utility provider said yesterday.

Pilot killed in Bimini crash had no licence

AN official at the Department of Civil Aviation has defended the agency’s practices after it was revealed that the pilot who died in a crash in Bimini last week was not licensed, telling The Tribune it was the pilot’s responsibility to ensure he had the needed documentation.

PM tours housing units being built in Ardastra Gardens

PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday toured the Ardastra Gardens Subdivision where 61 new government low-cost housing units are under construction.

Minnis slams govt over promises on education

FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday criticised the government for its “failed” investments in education, further slamming the Christie administration for failing to build “one single high school” during its two nonconsecutive terms in office.

'Increase in Cuban detainees trying to reach United States'

IMMIGRATION Minister Fred Mitchell said the country is seeing an increase in the number of Cuban migrants illegally entering the Bahamian jurisdiction in their attempts to reach the United States.

Foul play not suspected in Mayaguana official's death

POLICE stressed yesterday that they do not suspect foul play in the death of a local government official from Mayaguana who was found dead in a home in eastern New Providence on Saturday. They have ruled it a sudden death until an autopsy has been completed.

Pair deny charges over $1.4m marijuana haul

TWO men denied having knowledge or custody of $1.4m worth of marijuana seized on Sunday from a rental unit of a quiet residential community off Tonique Williams Highway.

Butler-Turner: Failure to raise funds is down to party leader

THE FNM’s reported struggle to raise funds for its upcoming national convention could foreshadow trouble ahead for the party’s general election campaign, according to Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner, who placed responsibility for the matter squarely at the feet of leader Dr Hubert Minnis.

McWeeney: Creators of constitution would do it differently if they saw how hard it was to change

CONSTITUTIONAL Commission Chairman Sean McWeeney thinks the framers of the country’s supreme law would have avoided making it so difficult to amend the document if they foresaw how challenging it would be to pursue constitutional change.

Sands stands by the timing of deputy leader announcement

FREE National Movement Senator Dr Duane Sands said yesterday that he stands by his decision to announce his plans to contest the deputy leader post at the party’s national convention next month despite criticism that the move was premature.

Judicial review amid FNM Fort Charlotte concerns

AN ORDER for a judicial review was granted yesterday against FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis, party Chairman Sidney Collie and FNM Secretary General Michael Foulkes over a “tainted and fraudulent” election process in the Fort Charlotte constituency, according to documents filed in the Supreme Court.

Man accused of attempted sex attack on 12-year-old

A MAN was arraigned in Magistrate’s Court yesterday accused of the attempted sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl.

17 Cubans caught by Defence Force in Bahamian waters

SEVENTEEN Cuban migrants are being detained at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre after being apprehended in Bahamian waters by members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force on Monday morning.

FNM struggle to fund convention

THE Free National Movement is said to be struggling to find the hundreds of thousands of dollars needed to host next month’s convention as a debate has erupted over who is responsible for finding the funds.