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Breaking into house to tickle woman is no laughing matter

A JUDGE is expected to make a decision today on legal discussions held in the absence of the jury hearing evidence in the case of a man accused of tickling a woman awake during an early morning home invasion.

Chipman concern at allegations

FREE National Movement MP Hubert Chipman expressed concern yesterday about allegations that some members of the party have been intimately involved with Save the Bays in its alleged efforts to “destabilise the government” using money received from foreigners.

Fred Mitchell may file formal complaint against Fred Smith

MINISTER of Immigration and Foreign Affairs Fred Mitchell has threatened to file a formal complaint against Fred Smith, QC, to the Bar Association in connection with two Cuban men who were wrongfully imprisoned in the country for nearly three years and fled to the United States after being released.

Rollins challenges affidavit ruling

FORT Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins yesterday challenged House Speaker Dr Kendal Major’s decision not to accept two affidavits he tabled on Wednesday night in reference to the controversy surrounding Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard.

Munroe ‘supported gender equality’

THE estate of Dr Myles Munroe, Bahamas Faith Ministries founder, yesterday released the contents of two detailed proposals made by the late pastor to the Constitutional Commission in early 2013 and the summer of 2014, in which he supported the need for constitutional reform and gender equality.

‘Activists seek to topple govt’

MARATHON MP Jerome Fitzgerald yesterday accused Save The Bays of being nothing more than a “political organisation” that is seeking to “overthrow” the Progressive Liberal Party government “under the guise of an environmental group”.

BIS deputy director: I sent Nygard press release from personal email

BAHAMAS Information Services Deputy Director Elcott Coleby yesterday clarified that he did not use his government email account to disseminate a press release concerning Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard, but used his personal account.

Sex attacker who abused girl, 8, may have to sign offenders register

A JUDGE ruled yesterday that a man who admitted to sexually assaulting an eight-year-old girl on multiple occasions would be added to the proposed sexual offenders register if legislation to create one is enacted by the time he completes his five-year sentence for the crime.

Undeclared $14,000 seized ‘that was to help mother’

A MAGISTRATE yesterday seized over US$14,000 from a woman who attempted to take the money out of the country to help her mother who had suffered a stroke.

Brothers accused of rape at Eight Mile Rock

TWO brothers were charged with rape in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.

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52-year-old mother admits that she agreed to take drugs into prison

A MAGISTRATE yesterday said he was “lost for words” in the case of a 52-year-old woman who admitted that she agreed to traffic drugs into the Department of Correctional Services.

Pintard stands by actions after release of recordings

FNM CHAIRMAN Michael Pintard yesterday defended his involvement in the lawsuit against Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard.

Gray: I have never received any money from billionaire

AGRICULTURE and Marine Resources Minister V Alfred Gray launched into a vigorous defence of his reputation and that of Prime Minister Perry Christie yesterday amid allegations of corruption because of his party’s ties to billionaire Peter Nygard.

30 jobs go in Atlantis shake-up

THIRTY mid-level managers at the Atlantis resort on Paradise Island were laid off yesterday, Director of Labour Robert Farquharson confirmed.

‘We must reform campaign finance’

FORMER State Minister for Legal Affairs Damian Gomez said allegations about the relationship between Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard and the Progressive Liberal Party are “not a good thing for the country,” adding that he hopes it spurs legislative reforms like the passing of campaign finance laws.

Death on the stage reflecting deaths on the street

“EVERYONE you love will dead.” At least, that’s what the writers of two new Bahamian plays will have you believe. Stephen Hanna and Travis Cartwright-Carroll wrote two different yet oddly connected plays; Death on the Street and The Melancholy of Suzanna Turnquest.

BTC at work on repairs after Hurricane Joaquin

FOLLOWING the devastation of Hurricane Joaquin last year, BTC decided that instead of repairing the existing infrastructure, it would completely upgrade the devastated southeastern Bahamas islands.

Residents being driven to quit country by smoke from dump

THE spokesperson for a local environmental awareness group yesterday told The Tribune she is contemplating leaving the country to avoid “struggling” with “major” health issues brought on as a result of the recurrent fires at the New Providence landfill.

Man faces court over discovery of loaded revolver by police

A MAN was arraigned in Magistrate’s Court yesterday concerning a recent seizure of a loaded revolver by police.

Man held over drugs find

A MAN was arrested on Tuesday for drug possession, police said.

Tsunami exercise

THE Bahamas, through the National Emergency Management Agency, will join other locations in the Caribbean as a participant in a tsunami response exercise today.

Residents blame plant for damage from blasting

THE Martin Marietta’s Bahama Rock plant is being blamed for causing damage to homes in three communities since the company started blasting 15 years ago in Grand Bahama.

Alarm over drop in water level at sanctuary

THERE is growing concern over the unexplained huge drop in water level of a pond which is considered to be an important wetland and wildlife sanctuary in the Lucaya area of Grand Bahama.

Bahamasair takes delivery of second new prop plane

BAHAMASAIR has taken delivery of a second new ATR 72-600 turbo prop plane as part of the company’s upgrading of its fleet fleet.