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Mitchell disappointed by lack of PLPs at court for Dorsett appearance

WHEN Former Environment Minister Kenred Dorsett was arraigned on bribery and extortion charges Thursday, few supporters of the Progressive Liberal Party were there to rally behind him, a fact that Senator Fred Mitchell regretted in a meeting of the PLP's liberal caucus Thursday evening.

MP shares vision for Central Grand Bahama

IRAM Lewis, MP for Central Grand Bahama, outlined plans to transform the area and create eco-parks that will attract cruise visitors and boost economic activity in various settlement communities along the southern coastline of his constituency.

VIDEO: Kenred Dorsett granted $50,000 bail

FORMER Environment and Housing Minister Kenred Dorsett was granted $50,000 bail with two sureties in the Supreme Court on Friday.

Dames: No witch hunt, police act on evidence

MINISTER of Health Dr Duane Sands suggested yesterday additional bombshell arrests may be on the horizon once police are able to gather evidence on the myriad of allegations brought to officials.

Davis: No corruption, this is pure vengeance

INTERIM Progressive Liberal Party Leader Phillip “Brave” Davis defended his party yesterday, saying it is “not a corrupt party” and “does not support corrupt practices.”

CHARGED: Dorsett faces nine counts

FORMER Environment and Housing Minister Kenred Dorsett appeared in Magistrate’s Court yesterday accused of using his former ministerial position to extort and solicit $120,000 in bribes from Johnathan Ash.

Roads closed for Nottage funeral

THE Royal Bahamas Police Force has announced the following road closures for the official funeral of former Minister of National Security Dr Bernard Nottage today.

Logos book boat to sail into Freeport on July 29

LOGOS Hope, the largest floating book fair, will sail to Freeport arriving on July 29, with 400 volunteers and thousands of books for sale. The vessel is operated by GBA (Good Books for All Ships) eV, which is an international, charitable organisati

Staff down to three-hour days in hellhole post office building

ONE day after employees were forced off the job early by a failed air-conditioning unit and a leaking ceiling, Bahamas Public Services Union President John Pinder said Thursday workers at the General Post Office have now been divided between two, th

FNM rejects 'hiding in the shadows' over nation's bills

THE FREE National Movement yesterday issued a scathing rebuke of the former Progressive Liberal Party administration as it rejected culpability for the recent downgrade threat by Moody’s credit rating agency.

Copper thieves blamed for latest round of power outages affecting Abaco

BAHAMAS Power and Light yesterday blamed “copper theft” and “distribution challenges” for the constant power outages that have plagued Abaco in the past few weeks. In a statement, BPL apologised for the frequent blackouts and said the company is “w

Court's Faulty Air-condition System Delays Human Trafficking Case

A WOMAN awaiting trial on allegations related to human trafficking had her case adjourned for a month because of a malfunctioning air-conditioning system at the Magistrate Courts complex.Abigail Wilson, 20, appeared before Chief Magistrate Joyann Fer

Nine officers promoted, but no word on date for next overtime payments

WHILE nine police officers were promoted Wednesday, newly elected Police Staff Association Chairman Sonny Miller said no date has been identified for police officers to receive the second tranche of their long-sought overtime payments. Sergeant Mil

Minister concerned after spate of officers facing court

NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames yesterday said he is “concerned” about the number of law enforcement officers that have recently been taken before the courts on criminal charges, as he pledged to put a “greater focus” on “sifting out as many of the bad apples as possible” from the sector.

US Customs grab Nassau drug boat

UNITED States Customs and Border Protection officials in Miami, Florida, seized 150 pounds of cocaine on Tuesday on a vessel that originated from The Bahamas.

CEO switch sparks BTC job fears

THE departure of Leon Williams as CEO of the Bahamas Telecommunications Company has reignited fears of staff cuts, according to Bahamas Communications and Public Officers Union President Bernard Evans as he branded the parent company, Cable & Wireless Communications, as “unstable” and devoid of any regard for BTC’s employees.

Staff sent home from hellhole headquarters

WORKERS at the General Post Office were forced off the job early yesterday by a failed air-conditioning unit and a leaking ceiling due to a broken pipe, according to Bahamas Public Services Union (BPSU) President John Pinder.

UPDATED: Kenred Dorsett arraigned on nine charges, remanded in custody

Kenred Dorsett has been arraigned on a single count of misconduct in public office and four counts each of extortion and bribery totalling $120,000. He was remanded in custody until August 31, but he has the right to apply for bail in the Supreme Court.

Davis pledges PLP support for Dorsett

INTERIM Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Leader Phillip “Brave” Davis has pledged the party's full support behind former Cabinet minister Kenred Dorsett, while maintaining that the PLP is "not a corrupt party" and “does not support corrupt practices.”

'Disclosure three’ may go unpunished

PUBLIC Disclosure Commission Chairman Myles Laroda yesterday distanced himself from the government’s pledge to prosecute non-compliant parliamentarians, telling The Tribune it is possible no penalties will be exacted.

‘I was victim of hit and run and police won’t give me a report’

TWO months after he was allegedly hit by a truck during the Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival Road Fever March, a 24-year-old man has claimed he has been unable to obtain a police report concerning the matter.

Zonta Club of New Providence Raises $10k for Ranfurly Home

THE Zonta Club of New Providence recently raised and donated $10,000 to assist in the construction of the country’s first transition home at the Ranfurly Home for Children.The donation was part proceeds from Zonta’s ‘Tapas N Jazz’ event. The ZCNP – i

Minnis unveils 'smart' vision

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday announced his government’s intention to launch several technology driven pilot programmes, including a new emergency management alert system, the installation of free Wi-Fi in public parks and spaces and ‘pay

Galleria to reopen Freeport cinema after temporary closure

GALLERIA Cinemas in Freeport will be reopening on Thursday after a temporary closure, The Tribune has learned. A notice circulating on social media reportedly indicated that the establishment was permanently closing its Freeport (Galleria 5) locatio

Nurses in Grand Bahama told that existing Act will be repealed

YOUTH, Sports and Culture Minister Michael Pintard told nurses in Grand Bahama there will be a repeal of the existing Nurses and Midwives Act to ensure proper re-classification and recognition of the different professions in their field.He also assur