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Accused ‘offered to pay back’ money from COB

SUPREME Court jurors heard yesterday how former College of The Bahamas employee Chimeka Gibbs told officials, when confronted about allegations of theft, that she was willing to return some of the money she is accused of stealing from the institution.

Solar energy plan to bring down cost of electricity

THE cost of electricity has remained an urgent “perennial issue”, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday, as he revealed his administration’s commitment to unpack within this term in office an ambitious plan that will increase the use of solar energy in the Bahamas.

Ministry of Works staff on theft charges

FIVE Ministry of Works employees were arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday over allegations they conspired to and subsequently stole close to $1,500 worth of asphalt from their employer last year.

Prime Minister to visit relatives of victims

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis will visit the families of those who died in Wednesday’s tragic plane crash in Andros, telling reporters yesterday he too has been affected by this “unfortunate” event.

Bishop: Marital rape move made in bad faith

BAHAMAS Christian Council President Bishop Delton Fernander said yesterday he was shocked by the government’s international commitment to criminalise marital rape, calling it a “terrible” move that did not demonstrate good faith.

Shattered: Families distraught after small plane smashes into pieces

OFFICIALS have recovered small bits of debris from that ill-fated Piper Aztec that crashed in waters off Andros Wednesday with six persons on board, with the damage suggesting the small plane shattered upon impact.

Man found beaten to death

A MAN was found dead yesterday in the old City Market building on Market Street with blunt force trauma to the body.

Concerns raised over enforcement of air safety regulations

ALTHOUGH fatal airplane crashes are rare in The Bahamas, in the wake of Wednesday’s tragedy that killed six people near Andros, Randy Butler, CEO of Sky Bahamas, told The Tribune existing regulations governing the industry may be stiff but are still inadequately enforced.

Jobs fair at gym tomorrow

THE Department of Labour in conjunction with the Ministry of Labour will be hosting a construction job fair tomorrow at the Kendal Isaacs Gym.

Tributes to Dr Cecil Bethel

THE Public Hospitals Authority has extended sympathy to the family and friends of Dr Cecil Bethel who died this week. In a statement, the PHA said the veteran physician was a “fierce advocate for healthcare development and delivery”. The PHA added:

Long Island man dead after blaze destroys house

POLICE in Long Island are investigating the circumstances surrounding a house fire that left an elderly man dead late Wednesday night. The incident took place shortly after 11pm in Salt Pond. According to reports, police were called to the scene af

No decision yet on funding method for NHI scheme

THE government will have to decide whether National Health Insurance will be funded through increasing existing taxes or if the money to fund the scheme will come from a new kind of direct tax, Finance Minister K Peter Turnquest said yesterday.Speaki

Mystery over foam in backyards at Pinder's Point

MYSTERIOUS white foam alleged to have come from a nearby industrial plant showered the Pinder’s Point community on Thursday morning, sparking anxiety among some residents there.Grand Bahama experienced very windy conditions as a result of a strong co

Rise in number of those in need

DUE to the depressed economic situation in Grand Bahama, the Grand Bahama Red Cross Centre has seen an increase in persons coming to their doors for assistance. The centre and its volunteers continue to extend a helping hand to many persons in the c

Man found dead in apparent drowning in Bimini, one other missing

Police are investigating an apparent drowning in Bimini after a man was found dead in the harbour on Thursday night at around 8pm. Another man is missing.

Mitchell says fall in crime is thanks to PLP

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Fred Mitchell yesterday criticised the media, the Free National Movement, and Minister of National Security Marvin Dames for what Mr Mitchell perceives to be an inaccurate narrative surrounding who is responsible for the reported decrease in crime in the country.

UPDATED: Andros plane crash - search suspended for Thursday

Family members have identified Desiree Shaneig Russell and her 10-year-old daughter Destinque Wilson as the two remaining passengers on board the ill-fated Andros charter flight which crashed in the ocean Wednesday.

COB worker’s deposits ‘rose by $10,000’

THE amount of extra money former College of The Bahamas employee Chimeka Gibbs received in payroll deposits from the college since 2010 increased by approximately $10,000 within a two-year window, Supreme Court jurors heard yesterday, totaling more than $100,000.

Trio’s false declaration convictions quashed

THE Court of Appeal has quashed the sentences of a local sand miner and his two employees previously convicted and fined in connection with a $28,000 false declaration case.

Marital rape and immigration overhaul

ATTORNEY General Carl Bethel yesterday committed the country to major legislative benchmarks on the issue of marital rape and migrant rights as he defended the country’s performance on human rights obligations before the United Nations.

Christian Council chief: Time for politics is over

THE time for politics is over, Bahamas Christian Council President Bishop Delton Fernander said yesterday, as he urged parliamentarians to “put their differences aside” and work together for the betterment of The Bahamas.

Bethel insists death penalty to stay despite UN calls

ATTORNEY General Carl Bethel yesterday informed the United Nations that The Bahamas has no immediate intention of abolishing the death penalty despite calls from scores of member states to formally end the practice.

Davis urges Bahamians to visit ‘safe’ Fish Fry

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Leader Philip “Brave” Davis and PLP supporters visited the Fish Fry at Arawak Cay yesterday with a clear message to emphasise: the area is safe and Bahamians should come down to support local businesses.

54 deaths in car crashes in 2017

A TOTAL of 54 people died as a result of traffic accidents in 2017, according to Royal Bahamas Police Force crime statistics.

Kelly and Ryan to go live from Atlantis

This week, “Live with Kelly and Ryan” hosts Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest announced the show will be leaving behind the winter chill of the Northeast US and is heading to The Bahamas for four shows from the newly updated Atlantis, Paradise Island, air