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Ambassador pick says future is bright for the Bahamas

THE Trump administration’s pick for United States ambassador to The Bahamas, Doug Manchester, seemed to speak favourably of the newly elected Minnis administration yesterday, telling the panel at his Senate hearing “it really looks bright” in The Bah

No need for me to say sorry, insists Davis

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party interim Leader Phillip “Brave” Davis said yesterday he “doesn’t understand” calls from Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis for him to tell the nation he is “sorry” about errors made during the Christie administration because ne

UDPATED: Shane Gibson facing 36 charges

FORMER Minister of Labour and National Insurance Shane Gibson was taken into police custody yesterday afternoon, after voluntarily presenting himself to the Central Detective Unit to assist officers with an ongoing investigation, The Tribune understands.

Donna Vasyli granted bail

Australian Donna Vasyli has been granted $250K bail ahead of her retrial over the murder of her husband.

Detainee stuck in limbo for decade

A STATELESS man of Cuban descent, who served in the US Navy, has been held at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre for more than a decade, one of several migrants in limbo at the facility, The Tribune was told.

‘Bahamas needs US, not China’

THE $2.1bn Chinese fishing proposal for Andros, which placed the former Progressive Liberal Party government in the line of fierce criticism, took centre stage during the United States ambassador to the Bahamas’ confirmation hearing with nominee for the post Doug Manchester saying more US investment is needed in this country.

Teenage murder suspect denied bail

A 19-YEAR-OLD awaiting trial on a murder charge had his bail application rejected in Supreme Court yesterday.

‘It’s more dangerous in the Bahamas’

AN international travel site has listed The Bahamas as the sixth out of ten most dangerous places for unaccompanied women travellers to visit.

Vasyli to hear today over bail

DONNA Vasyli will learn today whether she will be released on bail ahead of her retrial on a murder charge.

Isaacs takes crown as Miss Centreville

WHITNEY Isaacs will be crowned Miss Centreville this Friday during an event at the Quakoo Street Community Centre.The reception is scheduled for 3pm and will be held as Ms Isaacs continues her platform throughout the Centreville constituency, which i

Blue Hills plant needed to keep power on- but that means higher bills until October

CONSUMERS will have to wait until October to see a reduction in their increased electricity bills, according to Bahamas Electrical Workers Union President Paul Maynard.In an interview with The Tribune on Wednesday, Mr Maynard said high summer tempera

Miller: Albany offer was no good for the country

THE $700m offered by the principal developers of Albany to fix the issues surrounding the former Bahamas Electricity Corporation “would not have benefited the Bahamian people,” according to former BEC Executive Chairman Leslie Miller.Mr Miller said

Two promoted in ZNS Freeport management

TWO promotions were made at ZNS in Freeport recently by the executive management team of the Broadcasting Corporation of the Bahamas. Darren Meadows, former director of television, is now the acting deputy general manager at the station in Grand Bah

Call for new govt to probe money spent on scientific studies in GB

THE Grand Bahama Environmental Association is calling on the Minnis administration to investigate the money spent by the former Christie administration for three scientific studies conducted in communities near the Industrial Park area.The combined c

UPDATED: Ninth murder in two weeks as man killed after argument

A SHOOTING following an argument between a group of men in Fox Hill on Tuesday morning ended with the country recording its ninth murder in two weeks.

'Davis sorry - but where's the apology?'

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday while he appreciates Progressive Liberal Party Leader Philip “Brave” Davis admitting the opposition party made mistakes during its last term in office, he is still waiting to hear “a real apology.”

Police chief warns - lay down your guns as killers strike again

IN the face of the country’s growing homicide list, Acting Commissioner of Police Anthony Ferguson said the Royal Bahamas Police Force has launched an “aggressive” approach to apprehend prolific offenders and increase police visibility.

Shane Gibson helping police with investigation

FORMER Minister of Labour Shane Gibson voluntarily went to police at the Central Detective Unit on Wednesday morning to help them with an investigation, attorney Wayne Munroe, QC, told The Tribune.

Christian Council to be given land

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has committed to awarding the Bahamas Christian Council Crown land to build a “proper” headquarters following a meeting with the organisation last week, Press Secretary Anthony Newbold announced yesterday.

Refugees reveal ordeal of years in detention

HELD for years without charge at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre, refugees yesterday described the facility as a prison that operated with no regard for human rights, international conventions, or the law.

PLP rejected $700m power rescue plan

ALBANY’S Managing Partner Christopher Anand revealed yesterday that Joe Lewis and his Tavistock Group, the principal developers of the $1.4 billion project, offered the former Progressive Liberal Party government $700m to “fix the issues” at the former Bahamas Electricity Corporation and the city landfill.

Details still to be announced over relocation of general post office

DESPITE weeks of shortened shifts and chaos in its sorting system, the government still has not provided a timeline for the relocation of staff and operations from the General Post Office, according to Bahamas Public Services Union President John Pin

Suspect held after gun find

POLICE on Bimini arrested a 25-year-old man on Monday who is suspected of firearm and ammunition possession. Inspector Terecita Pinder reported that police were on mobile patrol in Alice Town shortly after 2am on Monday when they saw a suspicious-lo

'Mother' Pratt well despite social media rumours

CYNTHIA “Mother” Pratt, speaking from her Coconut Grove home last night, wanted to assure the public that she is alive and well. And, like members of the public, she too would like to know when she died. Circulating on social media yesterday was a r

BNT teams up with airport for environment work in Abaco

THE Bahamas National Trust (BNT) is partnering with Leonard Thompson International Airport (LTIA) to promote national parks and raise funds for nature conservation on Abaco. The island’s six national parks protect a range of ecosystems from the nort