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DNA calls for govt to ‘revamp Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival

THE Democratic National Alliance yesterday urged the Christie administration to “revamp” its unprofitable carnival product, suggesting the government re-establish the Junkanoo in June concept that the party claimed “worked better for all involved.”

Singer and activist slams govt actions against Save the Bays

SINGER turned activist Kirkland “KB” Bodie yesterday called the government’s actions against the Save The Bays (STB) organisation in Parliament hypocritical and disgusting.

Death penalty sought for man accused of Bahamian’s murder

FLORIDA prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for a man accused of brutally murdering a Bahamian woman by burying her alive in concrete a decade ago.

‘THANK GOD IT’S OVER’: Relief for former CLICO policyholders

CLICO (Bahamas) policyholder Bishop Simeon Hall yesterday expressed relief that the CLICO debacle is finally at an end, comparing the gratification of the long-awaited financial resolution to having “delivered a baby”.

PM takes questions from Exuma residents over investment

IN A small settlement in Exuma where jobs are scarce and people lack potable water, residents are optimistic about a multi-million dollar investment that could transform their quaint settlement into one of the country’s major hubs for tourism activity and business opportunities.

Former FNM candidate wants Minnis to resign

FORMER Free National Movement candidate for Bamboo Town Cassius Stuart has called for the “immediate resignation” of FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis, saying the Killarney MP has not proven he can lead the party or the country.

Grand Bahama shootings bring murder count to 31

TWO men, including a Department of Customs officer, were shot dead in Grand Bahama in separate incidents yesterday, pushing the country’s murder count to 31 for the year, according to The Tribune’s records.

Residents plan legal action over dump fires

SEVERAL residents said they are planning to take legal action against the government and “whatever parties necessary” as a result of the recurrent fires at the New Providence landfill, FNM officials said yesterday.

Ground is broken on $120 million production facility on PharmaChem site

GROUND was broken on Thursday for a new $120 million production facility at the PharmaChem site on West Sunrise Highway, Freeport for the exclusive production of Gilead’s life-saving medicines.

UPDATED: Two men shot dead by police

POLICE fatally shot two men in the Sunset Park area last evening following a short chase and shootout, according to Assistant Police Commissioner (ACP) Stephen Dean.

Crowds turn out for drive-in movie night

A Downtown Drive-in Movie Night concept launched in Freeport last week was a huge success as many residents turned out for the showing of the movie ‘War Room.’

Death penalty decision on men convicted of American sailor’s murder deferred

A JUDGE has deferred her decision on whether she will impose the death penalty on three men convicted of murdering an American sailor as he tried to prevent two women visitors being robbed.

Trial of woman accused of harbouring convict underway

THE trial of a woman accused of harbouring escaped murder convict Ormand Leon opened in Magistrate’s Court yesterday.

‘No headline act’ will feature in this year’s Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival

THIS year’s Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival will not feature a headline act, multiple officials confirmed to The Tribune yesterday.

Artist Je’Rome Miller brings ‘The Beauty of God’s Creation’ to Christ Church Cathedral

AN exhibition is being held tonight for local artist Je’Rome Miller at the Christ Church Cathedral Hall.

Blooming hard work on display at giant plant show

THE Horticultural Society of the Bahamas (HSB) will be showing the results of months of hard work by their members on Saturday afternoon at the Queen’s College auditorium when they hold their prestigious bi-annual giant plant show and sale.

Grand Bahama to kick off Junkanoo Carnival

BAHAMAS Junkanoo Carnival will kick off in grand style April 15-16 with a weekend of activities in Grand Bahama at Taino Beach.

Former Bahamasair pilot pays tribute to aviation pioneer Edward Franklin Albury Sr

AVIATION pioneer, Edward Franklin Albury Sr, has been described as “the man that started it all” by long-time friend Thomas Bethel Sr.

Doctor raises concerns over landfill fires

A LOCAL doctor has expressed concern over recurrent fires at the New Providence landfill and the health problems subsequent smoke can have on area residents.

Govt ‘yet to respond’ to plans for a waste-to-energy plant

EXECUTIVES of Stellar Energy yesterday disclosed that the Christie administration has yet to respond to applications for a waste-to-energy plant proposed by the company, despite the plant’s capacity to alleviate the “vexing and hazardous” dump fires plaguing the New Providence Landfill.

FNM govt ‘did nothing to improve landfill fire issue’

ENVIRONMENT Minister Kenred Dorsett hit back at the FNM over its criticisms of the government’s response to the persistent problem of fires at the Harrold Road Landfill, saying that the FNM did nothing to improve the situation when it was in power.

Freeport man, 20, dies after shooting at Smith's Point Fish Fry

A 20-YEAR-OLD Freeport man has died in hospital after being shot several times at Smith's Point Fish Fry early on Thursday, Grand Bahama police have reported.

FNM’s new Senator: No ‘bad blood’ with party leader

MONIQUE Gomez, the Free National Movement’s new senator-designate, yesterday said there is “no bad blood” between her and FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis, while insisting that she has “always” done everything in her power to support the party’s leadership.

NHI ‘will be delayed around six months’

THE primary healthcare phase of National Health Insurance, which was expected to start in April, will be delayed by “around six months or so,” Health Minister Dr Perry Gomez told reporters yesterday.

Michael Pintard: Nygard suit ‘baseless and without merit’

FORMER FNM Chairman Michael Pintard yesterday dismissed the suit filed against him by Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard as “baseless and without merit.”