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First govt Bill tabled for independent prosecutor

THE Minnis administration tabled the first Bill of its tenure yesterday: a Constitutional Amendment Bill to establish the independent Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Sunryse support for sickle cell group

THE Bahamas Sickle Cell Association received a financial boost thanks to a recent donation from Sunryse Information Management. The $3,000 contribution will assist the local non-profit group in its ongoing efforts to raise awareness and provide hope and support to persons in The Bahamas living with the illness.

Love fails to show - so police given arrest order

A SUPREME Court judge yesterday ordered the immediate arrest of media personality Christina “Chrissy Love” Thompson after she failed to appear before her for the fourth time to face charges of contempt of court.

Davis: Govt is meddling with police force

OPPOSITION Leader Phillip “Brave” Davis yesterday accused the government of “meddling” in the senior leadership of the Royal Bahamas Police Force and “subverting the Constitution” that protects and empowers the commissioner of police to carry out his

Fisheries face climate change danger

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis spoke of the risks to small island nations, such as The Bahamas, from climate change yesterday, as he referred to the findings of the world’s leading weather experts, who continue to draw parallels between global warmi

$40,000 to unblock manhole at The Pointe

THE government has spent nearly $40,000 clearing a critical manhole at The Pointe without any contribution from developers, according to Works Minister Desmond Bannister, who addressed severe flooding in the downtown area.The Bay Street area experien

Archer must pay charities and apologise

OUTSPOKEN self-styled activist Omar Archer Sr was yesterday convicted and sentenced to 21 days in prison by a Supreme Court judge for contemptuous remarks he previously made about the legal proceedings against former Cabinet minister Shane Gibson.How

Education policy in breach of international laws

THE Ministry of Education is preparing to petition the government concerning the impact of the country’s immigration policy on access to education, according to education director Lionel Sands, who acknowledged the current policy contravened internat

Women celebrate 30 years of defending the nation

MEMBERS of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force’s (RBDF) Woman Entry 2 celebrate their 30th anniversary this month, honouring their commitment to country and service after graduating from recruit training as members of the contingent in 1987. Some of the

Apartment owner trying to rebuild after 'horror' tornado

A FREEPORT property owner and former developer has described the tornado damage at the Imperial Gardens Apartment complex and at the Imperial Park Subdivision as a “horrible” incident. Glen Berkley Smith, the owner of the 36-unit apartment complex o

Man shot dead in front of his daughters

A 24-year-old father of two is dead after being shot multiple times in front of his daughters while parked in a vehicle outside a residence Tuesday night.

Police launch Fox Hill offensive

ACTING Commissioner of Police Anthony Ferguson announced yesterday the establishment of two separate Royal Bahamas Police Force anti-crime units aimed at eliminating gang activity in the country, reducing the number of homicides as well as safeguarding the residents of Fox Hill.

South islands put on Maria alert

WITH the forecast for Hurricane Maria projecting the storm to pass near the Southeast Bahamas Friday morning, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis is urging residents of those islands to be vigilant and prepared.

PowerSecure and BPL end business relationship

PowerSecure and Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) agreed to ‘amicably’ sever their business relationship as of Monday, September 18.

Revealed: Names on the elite list and what they owe

FOUR former Progressive Liberal Party Cabinet ministers owed more than $20,000 each at Bahamas Power and Light, with one former minister in arrears for some $60,000 as of July, according to a list obtained by The Tribune.

There's an elite water list too

WATER and Sewerage Corporation Chairman Adrian Gibson yesterday confirmed the existence of a “do not disconnect” list populated by scores of elites at the government owned utility provider as he pledged to initiate a crackdown on delinquent accounts.

Activists hopeful that styrofoam will be disposed of properly

ENVIRONMENT activists say they are confident Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis will ensure Styrofoam collected from waters in Bimini after Hurricane Irma destroyed Resorts World Bimini’s floating docks will be disposed of properly.In separate interview

Fears for fishing industry after catastrophic losses from Irma

THE country's fishing industry sustained "catastrophic loses" this hurricane season, with operators fearing that a direct hit by Hurricane Maria could sink international markets dominated by Bahamian exports, according to Bahamas Commercial Fishers Alliance President Adrian LaRoda.

Man accused over Pinewood killing

A 38-year-old man was arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with the shooting death of another man in the Pinewood area earlier this month. Edward Butler, of Catherine Avenue, appeared before Deputy Chief Magistrate Andrew Forbes

Shopbreaking suspects in court

SEVERAL persons were charged in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday with a number of shop-breaking and stealing incidents. In the first matter, Justin Zonicle, 25, and Kizzy Thompson, 38, of Emerald Drive were charged before Magistrate Rengin

Masked gunman shoots victim

A 42-year-old man is in hospital after being shot multiple times by a masked gunman this week in Freeport, Grand Bahama.

Two months after disclosures deadline - and commission hasn't even met

TWO months past the government’s self-imposed deadline for prosecuting delinquent public officials under the Public Disclosure Act, the Public Disclosure Commission has yet to hold its first meeting.PDC chairman Myles Laroda confirmed yesterday that

Christian Council's $50,000 goal

THE Grand Bahama Christian Council hopes to raise $50,000 to help those Bahamians who were severely affected by Hurricane Irma. The group, which is hosting a special service of prayer, praise and thanksgiving on Thursday evening, is requesting all c

Gibson legal challenge 'could cost the government millions'

ATTORNEYS for former Cabinet minister Shane Gibson are seeking to add several persons to their client’s application for constitutional relief on the basis that a magistrate’s lack of jurisdiction to grant bail according to the Bail Act is unconstitut

Tough decisions ahead over evacuation as Maria nears

AS category five Hurricane Maria approaches the Bahamas, Health Minister Dr Duane Sands said the government is faced with a “gut wrenching” decision regarding if it should ask residents of the southern islands to evacuate ahead of the storm.