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Contractor accused in Palm Cay killing denied bail

A JUDGE yesterday denied bail to a contractor accused of having a role in the killing of a construction worker after lamenting the “record rate of murder” and a “consequential depreciation in public safety.”

Caribbean Muzik Festival sues Florida suppliers

THE Caribbean Muzik Festival committee is taking legal action in the United States against two Florida-based suppliers for allegedly defaulting on undertakings to supply stage and sound equipment, ultimately forcing the postponement of the final two nights of the event.

COB making ‘great efforts’ to improve as employee put on leave over fraud claim

DAYS after The College of the Bahamas revealed an employee was placed on leave without pay over fraud allegations, the institution said “great efforts are being made to improve” its financial administration.

Pair accused of killing PM's press secretary to face trial in 2016

TWO men scheduled to stand trial for the murder of Prime Minister Perry Christie’s press secretary, Latore Mackey, will now have their case heard in 2016.

‘Things are good with Baha Mar’ says Christie

PRIME Minister Perry Christie said “things are good” with Baha Mar as he revealed that representatives from a leading resort in this hemisphere arrived in the country yesterday to put their interests forward to the Export Import Bank of China regarding the unopened mega resort.

PM: Nation ‘not a killing field' - New crime strategy ‘in weeks’

PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday insisted that The Bahamas is “not a killing field” as he suggested that in a matter of weeks Bahamians will see the government’s new and aggressive crime fighting strategies implemented.

PM rejects claim of NHI ‘death panels’

PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday said reports that his administration is seeking to implement a government-run “death panel” to decide who would be treated or not for catastrophic diseases under its proposed National Health Insurance scheme was “absolute nonsense.”

Police questioning man over Eight Mile Rock murder

A MAN is in custody assisting police with their investigation into Grand Bahama’s latest homicide that occurred in Eight Mile Rock on Friday.

Police release names of accident victims

GRAND Bahama police have released the names of the persons killed in a traffic accident last week in Freeport.

Teenager who tried to rob policeman is given probation

A TEENAGER who pleaded guilty to the attempted armed robbery of a police officer has been given a second chance to avoid running afoul of the law when he was sentenced to five years probation yesterday.

University offers support after Hurricane Joaquin

THE University of the West Indies has offered its expertise to assist The Bahamas in its recovery and restoration efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Joaquin.

Trailer homes sent to hurricane-hit islands

THE first set of government-purchased trailer homes to provide temporary housing for residents displaced in the central and southeast Bahamas by Hurricane Joaquin are on their way to Crooked Island and Acklins.

Bahamas at workshop on ecosystem funding

THE Bahamas is among six Caribbean countries participating in a regional workshop to evaluate a $6m investment by the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) in the region.

Women’s club builds overseas links

CALLIOPE “Cally” Couchell has been re-elected as president of the American Women’s Club in the Bahamas for a second term while the organisation has become a member of the global Federation of American Women’s Clubs Overseas.

Fitzgerald highlights importance of data protection

AS The Bahamas moves towards the establishment of a Freedom of Information Act, Education Minister Jerome Fitzgerald said it is “critically” important that the role of the Data Protection Act and its relationship to the Freedom of Information Act are also given similar attention.

Bail denied for one of two brothers charged with Palm Cay murder

ONE of two brothers awaiting trial in connection with a fatal shooting at the exclusive Palm Cay community in eastern New Providence was denied bail by a Supreme Court judge on Monday.

Key elements of NHI still unknown, says Minnis

FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday questioned whether the implementation of National Health Insurance will end up to be another one of the Christie administration’s failed promises, saying the government has yet to inform Bahamians of key elements of the healthcare plan.

Govt to appeal disclosure of immigration documents

THE government intends to appeal a Supreme Court judge’s ruling that called for its disclosure of all relevant documents relating to its immigration policy introduced a year ago.

Man ‘faked qualifications’ for bid to join Bahamas Bar

A MAN accused of misrepresenting his educational achievements on his application for admission to the Bahamas Bar was not granted the stay he sought against criminal proceedings in the Supreme Court.

Police asked to probe $25,000 fraud at COB

POLICE have received a complaint that an employee of The College of The Bahamas has allegedly defrauded the institution out of at least $25,000, The Tribune has learned.

‘Come home’ plea to murder victim

MOMENTS after gunshots rang out in the Elizabeth Estates subdivision on Friday night, the mother of the country’s 132nd murder victim sent him a voice message saying: “Please come home, I hear gunshots in the area.”

Government sends condolences after Paris attack

THE government of the Bahamas has expressed “its deep regrets over the loss of life from the horrific shootings in Paris.” “We condemn these barbaric acts in the strongest terms,” said a statement released by the government on the weekend. “We extend our condolences to the families of the victims.

PM: Focus ahead of NHI is on medical infrastructure

PRIME Minister Perry Christie on Friday insisted that the government’s main goal ahead of the proposed implementation date for National Health Insurance is ensuring the country’s medical infrastructure can deliver the quality of service “that fits the amount charged”.

Learning how to vote

A YOUTH organisation is taking steps to prepare prospective first time voters for the civic responsibility of casting a ballot in the upcoming general election.

Police seize 100 pounds of marijuana

Police seized almost 100 pounds of marijuana in Exuma on Saturday.