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Grand Bahama remembers

IT was a solemn day in Grand Bahama during the memorial wreath ceremonies held yesterday, remembering the 31 people who died a year ago during Hurricane Dorian.The first of three ceremonies was held at 8am at the Sir Jack Hayward Bridge, where a wre

Protest group demands details of govt finances

A GROUP of people protested outside the Ministry of Finance yesterday, calling for more clarity and accountability about the government’s finances.“We are asking for an accounting of all the resources given to us as a country,” said Adrian Francies,

Lockdown spike in family abuse: Jump in domestic attacks as isolation takes toll at home

THE shocking effects of COVID-19 on Bahamians has been laid bare in a report that revealed an 11.3 percent increase in domestic violence - as well as the difficult financial situation many households are in.

Islands in line for new storm shelters

DISASTER Reconstruction Authority officials have set their sights on October 1 to begin construction of two shelters after Hurricane Dorian one year ago proved that churches and schools are not adequate to withstand storm force winds.

Officers on false sick note charge

TWO correctional officers who were accused of using forged sick certificates to get time off from work in 2018 and 2019 will appear before the chief magistrate today for sentencing.

‘Toughen oversight on cruise industry’

WHILE the cruise industry is gearing up for a big post-COVID comeback starting as early as this month, activists are calling for serious changes in the industry.

$15K fine for drugs and firearm charges

Well-known Abaco resident Pericles Anthony Maillis was fined a total of $15,500 after pleading guilty to a list of charges for drugs and firearm possession in the Magistrate Court in Abaco on yesterday.

Man fined $5,000 for attacking girlfriend in her home

A 30-year-old man who broke into his girlfriend’s house and assaulted her and the father of her children was fined nearly $5,000 yesterday. David Taylor was charged with one count of housebreaking and two counts of assault after he was accused of fo

Woman found injured after ShotSpotter alert

NEW Providence police are investigating a shooting and stabbing incident which occurred on Tuesday. Police said a woman was left in stable condition in hospital after she was shot after 8am. Police received a Milton Street gunshot alert from ShotSp

Picking up the pieces after storm

By LEANDRA ROLLE Tribune Staff Reporter lrolle@tribunemedia.net AFTER losing everything she owned to Hurricane Dorian last year, Abaco resident Stacey-Anderson Pierre is thankful that her life is returning to some level of normalcy. She and her

Tributes as friends say farewell to the Shark Whisperer

WELL-KNOWN shark researcher and diver Dr Erich Ritter died in his sleep last Friday at his Florida home. He was 61. On its Facebook page, SharkSchool, an environmental conservation organisation which he headed, announced his death on Saturday. “We

Teenager accused over drugs and ammo

A TEENAGER was remanded to prison over allegations he was found with a quantity of illegal drugs and ammunition which officials say he had plans to sell. Brad Sands, 18, was charged with marijuana possession with the intent to supply after officers

61 new COVID-19 cases and one death reported on Wednesday

The Ministry of Health reported on Wednesday that there were 61 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 and one death.

Dames: Full MARCO alert system ready 'very shortly'

FULL implementation of the country’s Mandatory Action Rescuing Children Operation (MARCO) Alert system can be expected “very shortly,” according to National Security Minister Marvin Dames.Speaking ahead of a Cabinet meeting yesterday, the minister to

More than 200 cases of COVID-19 in Police and Defence Force

THERE have been more than 200 COVID-19 cases collectively in the Royal Bahamas Police Force and Royal Bahamas Defence Force, National Security Minister Marvin Dames said yesterday.He said of the 102 confirmed cases in the police force, six of those a

Thompson: Dorian our most devastating natural disaster

Dorian is shaping up to be the costliest hurricane ever as government spending continues to climb well into the millions a year after the disaster. Minister of State for Grand Bahama Senator Kwasi Thompson describes the storm as “undoubtedly the mos

Niece tells of missing family lost in Dorian

DORIAN survivor Emily Bethel says she misses the voices of her aunt and uncle and their sweet personalities the most now that they are gone. Juanita Lowe and Lee Roy Lowe were killed after the Category Five Storm swept their home away. Mrs Bethel s

As nation remembers Dorian dead, PM concedes: We have much more left to do

ONE year after Hurricane Dorian bulldozed its way through Abaco and Grand Bahama, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis acknowledged the frustration survivors have felt in trying to repair their lives and apologised that many things have taken too long to complete.

Union has doubts on schools reopening

PRESIDENT of Bahamas Union of Teachers Belinda Wilson has expressed doubt that the Ministry of Education is ready for the 2020 school year.

Chinese: It’s too risky here

A NUMBER of The Pointe’s Chinese workers demonstrated outside the Chinese Embassy in Nassau yesterday due to worries about the COVID-19 situation in The Bahamas and a desire to return home since the project is nearly complete.

Shortages delaying more tests

A GLOBAL shortage of COVID-19 testing reagents has limited health officials’ capacity to conduct wider testing in the country, Health Minister Renward Wells said yesterday.

Man fined $1,500 for death threat posted on WhatsApp

A 34-year-old bus driver who posted a WhatsApp status threatening to kill another man whenever he saw him was fined $1,500 yesterday. Martin Miller was arrested after he was accused of unlawfully threatening Darcio Rolle with death through writing o

$2,000 fine for hosting beach party

A Freeport man accused of hosting a beach party at a small cay was charged with violation of the Emergency Orders in the Freeport Magistrate Court on Tuesday.Floyd ‘BJ’ Feaster, 28, of Lawrence Close, appeared before Deputy Chief Magistrate Debbye Fe

Man fined for helping steal car parts

A MAN who admitted to helping his friends steal a car hood and battery from another man was fined $1,500 and ordered to compensate the owner of the vehicle. Brandon McKenzie, 26, appeared before Magistrate Samuel McKinney after he was accused of ste

Kemp Road gives breakfasts to those in need

FREE breakfast was distributed at Kemp Road Ministries to those in need yesterday by the Gracious Givers organisation. Volunteers were in the church’s parking lot providing food to people that came looking for a hot meal. One of the team leaders, J