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Driver dies after traffic collision

POLICE are investigating a traffic collision which left a man dead early Thursday morning. According to police, shortly after 1am a grey Honda Aria driven by a woman collided with a red Suzuki Swift driven by a mam on Bernard Road near the Aqua Pure

Man with illegal firearm arrested

POLICE arrested a man on Wednesday after he was found in possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition. According to reports, shortly after 9pm, Mobile Division officers, while at Isabella Drive in Marathon Estate, conducted a search of the male a

Ten jobs axed at plastics company

A PLASTICS manufacturing plant in Freeport has terminated 10 contract workers, according to a company executive. Greg Ebelhar, chief operating officer at Polymers International Ltd, said: “Polymers International Ltd recently adjusted our workforce i

BTVI encouraging girls to choose science first

THE Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute recently joined a list of other countries encouraging girls and young women to consider educational and career paths in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). A one-day Girls Power Tech conf

When stop means stop

This week the government announced new regulations for motorists would come into force in the first week of January.For drivers it will mean fines for using a cell phone behind the wheel, having open alcohol, no insurance or proper driving licence.Ca

PLP CONVENTION: Day one

PLP Deputy Leader Chester Cooper – the final speaker of the night – is joined on stage by Party Leader Philip 'Brave' Davis and supporters. Don't miss Friday's Tribune for reaction from the day one of the PLP Convention.

20 beaches in Bahamas awarded the top rating

ABOUT 20 beaches in The Bahamas have received a “green status” meeting water quality standards that are safe for swimmers, according to an international swim guide website.SwimGuide.org - which publishes the status of beaches around the world - relea

Five people, including a JP, face charges over sham marriages

THREE men and two women were arraigned in Magistrates Court yesterday on charges related to fraudulent marriages. Bradley Smith, 48, of Moncur Alley off Kemp Road, Bernard Musgrove, 19, of Palm Beach Street, Haitian national Willy Exama, 24, of Mack

Non-profits face cash crackdown

UNDER the Non-Profit Organisations Amendment Bill, non-profits that fail to renew registration face having financial accounts frozen and being investigated by authorities, according to Financial Services, Trade and Industry and Immigration Minister Elsworth Johnson.

Sex offender register moves a step closer

REGULATIONS tabled in the House of Assembly yesterday contain a provision for the public to be notified through the Royal Bahamas Police Force of the release of a sexual offender from the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services.

Education bonus fraud: ‘Ten should face action’

THE Office of the Attorney General recommended that disciplinary action, including dismissal, be taken against ten people involved in a Department of Education scheme that defrauded the government of $450,000.

Cop killed suspect armed with knife

A WOMAN officer testified yesterday about the moment she saw a knife wielding man charge at her partner before he was fatally shot in Pinewood Gardens nearly ten years ago.

'Healthcare system is falling apart and we need a plan'

DEMOCRATIC National Alliance Leader Arinthia Komolafe has called for the government and Health Minister Dr Duane Sands to produce a “comprehensive plan” for the nation’s healthcare system to ensure an improved standard of living for Bahamians. Speak

Messi's new club

LIONEL Messi, according to many experts the finest soccer player in the world, has been relaxing at the luxury Ocean Club resort on Paradise Island this week.The 32-year-old, who plays for Argentina, right, and Barcelona, is on holiday with his fami

Canadian biometrics service for visas

THE Canadian government is offering a biometrics collection service in Nassau next week. The service will be available on July, 29, 30, and on August 1 to those who have applied for a visitor visa, for a study or work permit or for permanent residen

Mitchell urges members to be on their best behaviour at convention

AS members of the Progressive Liberal Party head into day one of their convention, PLP chairman Fred Mitchell has offered some guidance to candidates running for internal office: be careful what you say and avoid public attacks on colleagues. In a p

GB Express to stay in business

GB Express in Freeport will remain in operation, according to co-owner Bob Clutter, who revealed yesterday that Department of Customs officials have now agreed to a system that would reduce costs for the company and their customers. The company - wh

Marine to face murder trial next month

THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force marine charged with murdering his superior at Government House is set to stand trial in August before the Supreme Court. Able Seaman Jevon Seymour stood before Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt yesterday to recei

Wells insists Post Office is in the right place

TRANSPORT Minister Renward Wells fiercely defended the Minnis administration’s decision to lease the Town Centre Mall to house the General Post Office yesterday, insisting the government hid no element of the deal.And despite calls for the lease agre

Union continues assault on BTC management

THE Bahamas Communications and Public Officers Union continued its verbal assault on BTC’s leadership yesterday, this time attacking the credibility of CEO Garry Sinclair. After filing a trade dispute against BTC, BCPOU president, Dino Rolle, said i

Davis now happy to take on challengers

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis pivoted last night from rhetoric discouraging a challenge to his leadership team at the upcoming PLP convention.

Family of mother who set daughter ablaze – My sister needs help, not just to be punished

PHILIPA Marshall, the schizophrenic woman who was convicted of murdering her one-year-old daughter by setting her on fire, needs help, not retribution, says her elder sister Denise Carey.

Oban: We’ve not gone away

AS negotiations between the government and Oban Energies continue for a more environmentally-friendly and sustainable development, a source close to the project says that Oban officials remain confident and committed to the project.

The British are coming back

TRANSPORT Minister Renward Wells said yesterday the British High Commission is scheduled to return to The Bahamas in August.

October D-Day for new road rules

THE government is eyeing an October deadline for the enforcement of amendments that were made to the Road Traffic Act back in March.