Homepage for the Visual Studio Code Flask tutorial.

Fred Smith files libel suit against Fred Mitchell

A QUEEN’S counsel filed a civil suit for libel against Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell yesterday over the latter’s statement on a pending judicial review that implied that the high-profile lawyer was dishonest and a liar.

Verdict expected today in alleged chain snatching case

A JURY is expected to deliberate on a verdict today in the case of a man alleged to have a role in a gunpoint chain snatching.

Government defends financial service industry after ‘disconcerting’ leak

THE government yesterday defended its financial service industry after the country was indentified as a popular tax haven in a major international data leak that documented the offshore dealings of the world’s wealthy elite.

Man held over alleged rape of American tourist

POLICE have one man in custody in connection with the alleged rape of an American tourist early Sunday morning and are on the hunt for another suspect who sexually assaulted a woman during an armed robbery in western New Providence Saturday night.

Sidney Collie nominated for FNM chairman position

FORMER Deputy Prime Minister Frank Watson expects the next Free National Movement chairman to be someone favoured by FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis.

3,000 homes to be repaired thanks to Urban renewal

THE Urban Renewal Commission intends to repair over 3,000 homes in New Providence in 2017 via its Small Homes Repair (SHR) programme, the organisation’s Co-Chair Algernon Allen said on Friday. 

Police ‘have not talked to Save the Bays directors’

ATTORNEY Fred Smith, QC, yesterday questioned why police have not interviewed him or any other members of Save The Bays in reference to an alleged murder for hire plot.

Foreign leader ‘hid money in the Bahamas’

THE Bahamas has been named a key tax haven for some of the world’s wealthiest people who sometimes seek to launder money, dodge sanctions and evade tax, according to a recent leak of confidential documents that reveal how some international power-players hide their wealth.

Island Luck is quick on the draw with new three-ball lottery

ISLAND Luck launched its three-ball lottery on Friday, attracting hundreds to its South West Plaza event, most of whom hoped to win prizes that ranged from trips to Las Vegas to 40 inch TVs.

Renowned sailor Ian Bruce dies age 82

IAN Bruce, an internationally renowned sailor, boat designer and builder who spent periods of his life in the Bahamas, died last month from cancer aged 82.

UPDATED: Three in custody over murder of Customs officer

THREE people are in custody for questioning by police in connection with the murder of Kevin Hanna, a senior revenue officer with the Department of Customs in Grand Bahama.

Two dead, two in hospital after weekend shootings

TWO men are dead and two others are in hospital after a series of shootings in Nassau and Grand Bahama.

Grand Bahama police find man, 22, with fatal shot wounds in van in Hanna Hill

POLICE in Grand Bahama are investigating the fatal shooting of a 22-year-old man in Hanna Hill, Eight Mile Rock, in the early hours of Sunday.

Woman sexually assaulted after being abducted by gunman

POLICE have one suspect in custody as they investigate two overnight sexual assaults in New Providence, one in which the female victim was held at gunpoint.

Massachusetts man drowns while snorkelling off Cabbage Beach

AN AMERICAN man died on Saturday morning after apparently drowning while snorkelling off Cabbage Beach, Paradise Island.

Elderly Exuma man dies in Williams Town house fire

A HOUSE fire early on Saturday has claimed the life of an elderly Exuma resident.

Lower Bogue accident leaves driver dead

POLICE in Eleuthera are investigating a traffic accident that left a man dead on Friday night in Lower Bogue.

Man dies after Churchill Avenue shooting

A MAN has died in hospital after being shot by three men who drove up to him on Churchill Avenue, off Soldier Road, on Saturday night.

Cabbage Beach access dispute reaches AG's office

THE ongoing dispute over an easement giving access to Cabbage Beach has now made its way to the Office of the Attorney General as the government works to determine the “historic relevance” of the Paradise Island path.

FNM to hold convention in November, chairman elections on April 14th

THE Free National Movement (FNM) will hold elections for chairman of the party in two weeks and a full convention in November, according to party officials.

FNM chairman reaffirms Minnis support after call for resignation

ACTING Free National Movement (FNM) Chairman Brensil Rolle has reaffirmed the party's support of its leader in the face of public calls for his resignation.

Teens charged over student's murder could stand trial in November

THE teenagers charged in connection with the murder of a 12th grade Doris Johnson Senior High School student could stand trial in Supreme Court as early as November, The Tribune understands.

Police find ammunition in bushes

POLICE discovered a quantity of ammunition in bushes at the rear of an apartment complex in the Freeport area on Thursday.

DNA to announce five candidates next week

THE Democratic National Alliance is expected to announce another five candidates next week, according to party leader Branville McCartney.

Craft and food vendors sought for Carnival

THE Bahamas National Festival Commission is looking for craft and food vendors for this year’s Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival in Nassau.