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Pamela Hill firing is part of ‘accountability’

The removal of Pamela Hill as CEO of Bahamas Power & Light was confirmed by a press statement from chairwoman Darnell Osborne.

PM praises Girl Guides movement

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis met with officials of the Bahamas Girl Guides Association (BGGA) last Thursday during a visit at the BGGA’s headquarters located Marcus Bethel Way and West Bay Street.The BGGA is a non-profit, voluntary organisation fo

Four years in jail over guns and drugs

A 35-year-old man was sentenced to four years at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services yesterday in connection with the seizure of a high-powered weapon and a quantity of dangerous drugs over the weekend. Franklyn Stubbs, of Moncur Alley,

Back to school in style with Solomon's initiative

THIS Saturday, Solomon’s Super Centre is helping parents and students get in gear for the new school year with a trade show and community outreach initiative.Beginning at noon, more than 15 clubs and after school programmes will showcase activities f

Exchange sees Bahamian books given to Cornell University

MINISTER of Youth, Sports and Culture Michael Pintard applauded the exchange of about 20 books by Bahamian authors with New York State’s Cornell University and called the initiative “powerful”. “To the extent that we can have more Bahamian publicati

Roberts says FNM has failed to keep promises

PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts has lambasted the Minnis administration for its first 100 days in office, saying the new government has not kept its key election promises. The Progressive Liberal Party member’s comments came hours after Prime Minister

Helping domestic batterers change their behaviour

In April 2011, a 42-year-old Bahamian woman was “chopped” to death by her lover, now serving a 57-year sentence at Her Majesty’s Prison, with a cutlass that bore the message “this what cheaters get”. It was noted that the woman’s lover felt justified

Armed robbery in Freeport

GRAND Bahama police are investigating an armed robbery involving a carjacking in Freeport over the weekend. According to reports, a male victim reported to police that around 3am on Saturday while at a business on East Sunrise Highway, he was held up

October date set for Blair murder trial

A TENTATIVE date of October 4 has been set for mention of a matter concerning two men accused of being involved in the October 2014 murder of Blair resident Andre Cartwright. The trial will be heard before Supreme Court Justice Deborah Frasier. Tia

Ex-Ministry of Finance worker granted bail in fraud case

A FORMER Ministry of Finance employee accused of defrauding the ministry of over half a million dollars has been granted bail by a Supreme Court judge ahead of his November trial.James Anwar Johnson, 27, of St Andrew’s Beach Estates, was granted $30,

Industrial plant's neighbours gather for Residents Day

THE first Industrial Plant Residents Day in Grand Bahama was held at the grounds of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Lewis Yard on Saturday.The event, sponsored by Subway restaurant, was organised by the Grand Bahama Environmental Association. It f

Tourism PR deal cost $600,000

THE re-engagement of global public relations firm Weber Shandwick will cost taxpayers $600,000, The Tribune has learned.

Henfield happy on FNM progress

SENATOR Ranard Henfield said on Sunday he has not received a request from any of the sub-groups associated with the We March Bahamas organisation to stage a protest against the Minnis administration for inaction during its first 100 days.

Private sector key to school overhaul

THE Minnis administration plans to build at least one new school in southwest New Providence this term, Education Minister Jeffrey Lloyd has revealed.

BPL CEO Pamela Hill fired

BAHAMAS Power & Light CEO Pamela Hill has been terminated, The Tribune has learned.

Triple murder triggers new crackdown

IN the face of rising homicides, National Security Minister Marvin Dames over the weekend presented a number of crime fighting initiatives, highlighting plans to clamp down on persons out on bail, firearm traffickers, drug houses and enhancing senior command at the divisional level of the force on a 24-hour basis.

Alert over China strategy switch

THE CHINESE government’s reported crackdown on “irrational” overseas investments may affect projects in the Bahamas with new restrictions on such projects in property, hotel and entertainment and a ban on gambling investments.

‘It’s time for ethical government - and to let England go’

THE Free National Movement administration was yesterday given a strict charge to overhaul the country’s governance structure and implement an ethics and human rights commission.

No problem, insists Dames - but Greenslade out of sight

NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames over the weekend continued to downplay the noticeable absence of Police Commissioner Ellison Greenslade amid reports that he has been asked to step down from the post.

Work resumes on seawall after contractor change

THE seawall project at Smith’s Point in Grand Bahama has resumed and work is progressing well following the hiring of a new contractor two weeks ago.

Two held after AK-47, drugs seized

Two men are being held by police after the seizure of a high-powered weapon and dangerous drugs on Saturday.

$72,000 stolen through ATM skimming devices

EIGHTY-SIX people have been victims of fraud involving ATM skimming devices in the last month, Debra Thompson, Assistant Superintendent in charge of the Business & Technology Crime section of the Royal Bahamas Police Force said yesterday.

NEMA director urges caution as weather system moves towards Bahamas

NATIONAL Emergency Management Agency Director Capt Stephen Russell yesterday urged residents throughout the country to finalise hurricane preparations as the country enters the peak of the 2017 Atlantic Hurricane season.

Employee charged with defrauding Ministry of Finance of over $500,000

A Ministry of Finance employee was arraigned in a Magistrate's Court on Friday for allegedly defrauding the ministry of over half a million dollars within a five month periodn.

Frank Smith trial date set for late November

Former Progressive Liberal Party Senator Frank Smith's trial for extortion and bribery charges will commence in late November.