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Christie ‘amazed’ by debt

FORMER Prime Minister Perry Christie was “absolutely amazed” to learn he owed the Water and Sewerage Corporation more than $23,000, telling The Tribune yesterday he was never informed of such arrears and wondered how it was possible to accumulate this debt.

Davis: I’m paid up – office bill is wrong

DAVIS & Co, the law firm headed by Progressive Liberal Party Leader Philip “Brave” Davis, yesterday disputed an “exorbitant” bill of $22,603.33 from the Water and Sewerage Corporation insisting there has been a long and continued attempt to determine accurate billing of their account from the water provider.

Eight-year-old killed doing homework as man shot dead

AN eight-year-old boy, believed to be doing his homework, died in hospital after a stray bullet ripped through his wooden home in Chippingham, Senior Assistant Police Commissioner Stephen Dean said.

Govt is working out plan for aid

IMMIGRATION Minister Brent Symonette said yesterday the government was still working out the details concerning Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ commitment to accommodate displaced students from Dominica.

DNA demands more information on Dominica help

THE Democratic National Alliance wants the Minnis administration to articulate a more detailed plan for accepting Dominicans in the wake of that country’s devastation from Hurricane Maria.

Former MPs ‘did not know’ they were on water list

SEVERAL former Progressive Liberal Party members of Parliament yesterday denied knowledge of being on a “do not disconnect” list at the Water and Sewerage Corporation, with one former Cabinet minister telling The Tribune his high water bill was the result of “a broken pipe and a misunderstanding.”

Jury hears final arguments in Blair home raid case

SUPREME Court jurors yesterday heard submissions from both Crown prosecutors and defense counsel as to why Tiano D'Haiti should or should not be convicted and sentenced for the October 2014 murder of Blair Estates resident Andre Cartwright.

Pay us what we're owed, air traffic union demands

BAHAMAS Air Traffic Controllers Union President Hinsey McKenzie yesterday implored Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis to follow through on promises he made while in opposition, and see to it that members of his union are paid what they are owed.

Court case clarification

THE Tribune would like to clarify the particulars of a news story published on Friday, September 22 under the headline “Man Cleared In Blair Raid Case.”

Policeman in uniform filmed as he buys beer

A ROYAL Bahamas Police Force officer is under investigation after he was caught on video purchasing alcohol while in uniform, Assistant Commissioner of Police Stephen Dean confirmed yesterday.

BPL manager vows to fight sacking

ANOTHER senior manager at Bahamas Power and Light has been terminated, The Tribune can confirm.

Schools told to admit migrant pupils

NO child should be denied education because of their status, according to Immigration Minister Brent Symonette, who yesterday implored all school administrators to “admit” students and contact his office for any needed clarification.

Minnis opens door to Dominica's students

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced plans to accommodate students from Dominica displaced by Hurricane Maria, the first step in a series of moves to provide aid to the island nation.

Christie & Davis: $46k water debt

FORMER Prime Minister Perry Christie tops a “confidential list” at the Water and Sewerage Corporation which allowed politicians and elites to accumulate arrears and not be disconnected, with one of two accounts in his name owing more than $20,000 as of July 2014.

Roberts: FNM revelations hiding lack of plan for BPL

BRADLEY Roberts. PLP chairman, accused the Free National Movement of making public portions of a forensic report into Bahamas Power and Light to “deflect” from the fact the government and Works Minister Desmond Bannister have “no plan” for the utility provider.

Wells under fire over grouper season comments

AGRICULTURE and Marine Resources Minister Renward Wells is under fire for comments he made last week concerning the potential shortening of the Nassau grouper closed season, with local environmental groups and international advocates condemning the p

$300,000 marijuana find

THERE was a significant drug seizure in North Bimini on Wednesday, resulting in the discovery of more than $300,000 worth of suspected marijuana, police reported. According to Assistant Superintendent Terecita Pinder, officers were on routine patrol

Handgun seized by police officers

OFFICERS from the Mobile Division took two men into custody after they seized another illegal handgun off the streets of New Providence on Sunday. Shortly after 9.30am, police said “alert” officers were on routine patrol in the area of Anthol Road i

Roker: Special treatment of elites is nothing new

THE revelations that some politicians and others enjoyed special treatment which allowed them to rack up exorbitant utility bills without disconnection is nothing new, former Progressive Liberal Party Cabinet minister Loftus Roker said yesterday, tel

ECLAC disaster assessment to Bahamas in the wake of Irma

ECLAC Caribbean has dispatched a team of disaster assessment experts to the Bahamas to conduct a weeklong assessment exercise, in the wake of hurricanes Irma and Maria.In the first instance, during September 24-29, the ECLAC Damage and Loss Assessmen

AML aids hurricane relief

BAHAMIANS impacted by Hurricane Irma will benefit from a recent donation by AML Foods Limited to the Bahamas Red Cross.The company gave $10,000 to assist with continued relief efforts in the southern Bahamas.In early September, Hurricane Irma made la

$250,000 jackpot

ISLAND Luck has changed the life of yet another patron with the “smashing success” of the gaming company’s promotion Crack the Code 2.0. According to the company, players had the opportunity to guess a six-digit code for a chance to win up to $250,0

Two men wanted in connection with murders held by police

Two men wanted for questioning in connection with murders were taken into custody on Friday.

PM to open Family Island offices for monthly visits

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis plans to open temporary offices in other Family Islands, including Exuma, Eleuthera, and Central Andros to begin monthly visits there.

Commonwealth War Graves Commission praises Nassau War Cemetery

THE Commonwealth War Graves Commission on Friday, toured and commended the state of the much-improved Nassau War Cemetery following a multi-year restoration effort at the site.