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Pintard says govt playing blame game over crime

FREE National Movement Chairman Michael Pintard yesterday said the noticeable disconnect within the Christie administration has played a factor in the skyrocketing levels of crime in the country leaving Bahamians under “siege” by criminals.

Man faces court over sex attack on tourist

A man was remanded to prison without bail yesterday after being charged in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a tourist on an island less than a mile from Paradise Island.

Two men held over Devince Smith murder

POLICE have two men in custody in connection with the murder of Devince Smith who was found dead in his home in an apartment complex on St Alban’s Drive in December.

PM: I’m not delusional about the task ahead

PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday repeated that he was not “delusional” while again promising that this year his administration would get a handle on crime, focus on stabilising the economy and ensure that the stalled Baha Mar resort opens its doors.

US rape alert over jet skiers

DAYS after an American woman was allegedly raped by a man riding a Jet Ski at Cabbage Beach, the United States Embassy in Nassau has “prohibited” its employees from using Jet Ski rentals in Nassau, saying the industry is “minimally regulated.”

Police release identity of murder victims

POLICE have released the identities of several of the country’s latest homicide victims.

Reaching out hands to bring an end to crime

BAHAMAS Against Crime Executive Director C B Moss yesterday called for community based anti-crime initiatives as his organisation launched its “Hands Around Bain and Grant’s Town” project, explaining that only a focused approach could alleviate the “violent crime spree” in the country.

FNM leader calls for legislation to tackle corruption

FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis pinpointed the need this year for the drafting of anti-corruption legislation to ensure politicians and government officials are prevented from using their positions of privilege to engage in nefarious practices.

Marathon relay sold out

MARATHON Bahamas has sold out its relay event - thanks to Urban Renewal entering 50 teams in the race to be held in two weeks.

BAMSI plumber jailed for shotgun possession

A PLUMBER at the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Sciences Institute (BAMSI) in Andros received a six-month sentence, a $4,000 fine and a strong lecture from a magistrate yesterday after he pleaded guilty to possession of an unlicensed shotgun.

Fraternity holds service ahead of founders day

The local chapters of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity held a service at New Light Ministries over the weekend in anticipation of the group’s Founders Day celebration.

CIBC gives to Ranfurly Home

THE Ranfurly Homes for Children received some added Christmas cheer when CIBC FirstCaribbean demonstrated its commitment to Bahamian youth with a donation to help cover the home’s holiday activities.

Long queues for another day at College of the Bahamas

SCORES of angry and weary College of the Bahamas students convened under tents for the second consecutive day on Tuesday expressing frustration with a payment system many said forces students to “endure the unforgiving wait or miss out on needed classes.”

Layla makes a landmark arrival as Palm Cay becomes official port

SEASONED sailors Mike Fish and Martha Garczynski have made the crossing from Fort Lauderdale to The Bahamas aboard Layla four times but their most recent trip came with a particular welcome.

Water and Sewerage deal sign deals worth more than $4m

THE Water and Sewerage Corporation signed two contracts yesterday totalling over $4m to extend water supplies to the communities of Pinewood (Phase B), Boatswain Hill, and Coral Lakes.

THE BIG QUESTION: What would YOU do to reduce crime in 2016?

After a record high of 148 murders in the Bahamas last year, The Tribune is asking readers:

Minister raises concern about drivers going too fast, too drunk

TRANSPORT and Aviation Minister Glenys Hanna Martin said she is “concerned” about the roles “speeding and alcohol” may have played in the deaths of “several young persons” in the last 20 days.

ANALYSIS: False signals by PM on crime and Baha Mar

IN 2015, Prime Minister Perry Christie’s public stance on the two biggest issues of the year - the stalled Baha Mar project and the rise of violent crime - was characterised by false signals and vague allusions to impending actions that never materialised.

Probe into social media claim over Dion Smith

NASSAU Village MP Dion Smith yesterday said a police investigation has been launched into “erroneous” allegations circulating on social media that he had to be “taken down” from the Paradise Island Bridge over the weekend so he wouldn’t commit suicide.

Suspected gang members charged before new law was in place

FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday blasted the Christie administration for its “failed governance” after he said several people were charged in court with being a member of an unlawful gang while the necessary 2014 amendment to the Penal Code had not yet come into force.

Police may assist in beach patrols

TRANSPORT and Aviation Minister Glenys Hanna Martin said officials are discussing using police and Royal Bahamas Defence Force officers to assist her ministry in patrolling beaches and enforcing the rules of the water sports industry.

American woman faces court on murder charge

A MAN and a woman were arraigned in Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with two separate murders that occurred as last year ended.

Minnis: Not enough time on NHI

THE government is “putting the cart before the horse” with its push toward implementing National Health Insurance while ignoring that Bahamians will need sufficient time with the NHI legislation before it is passed, FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday.

Co-writer of Bahamian dictionary dies, aged 72

JOHN Alexander Holm, who co-wrote the Dictionary of Bahamian English and is a former lecturer at the College of The Bahamas, died in Azeitao, Portugal on December 28 after reportedly battling prostate cancer.

Art dealer ‘hid fortune in Bahamas’

PARIS (AP) - International art dealer Guy Wildenstein went on trial in Paris yesterday on charges of tax fraud and money laundering, after two relatives tipped off investigators about the family’s financial dealings, prompting authorities to demand a staggering 553 million euros ($602 million) in back taxes.