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'Enact laws to save Bimini's environment'

TWO prominent environmental activists were yesterday up in arms over plans for the further expansion of a key development in Bimini, as they called for the Minnis administration to enact legislation to legally protect that island’s marine habitats.Fr

Man accused after 1,200 rounds of ammunition seized

A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday after he was charged in the Magistrate’s Court on almost a dozen firearm related offences.Silas Patrick Thompson, 33, stood before Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt facing five counts of possession of ammun

Pair face court over attempted murder

A MAN and a juvenile appeared in Magistrate’s Court yesterday facing multiple criminal charges, including attempted murder.Dwight Lloyd, 23, and his 17-year-old co-accused stood before Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt facing two counts of attem

Man seriously hurt in stabbing

A MAN is in hospital with serious injuries following a stabbing incident on Tuesday evening in Freeport. Inspector Terecita Pinder reported that the stabbing happened shortly before 8pm in the area of Frobisher Drive. She said the victim was at a re

The derelict face of Grand Bahama

AS one drives through Freeport, derelict and dilapidated buildings stick out like a sore thumb in the city’s landscape, and once iconic landmarks have lost their lustre.Pineridge MP Fredrick McAlpine, who recently spoke out on the issue in Parliament

Walkabout seeks to tackle crime in Yellow Elder area

IN a continued effort to strengthen community links, senior police and Urban Renewal officials yesterday partnered with area representatives on walkabout in the Yellow Elder and Millennium Gardens communities.Described as areas of crisis over the las

Don't give us a 'toothless' Freedom of Information Act

AN outspoken attorney has urged the government to enact nothing less than a “strong and powerful” Freedom of Information Act, as he called on the Minnis administration to do whatever is necessary to avoid presenting “toothless tiger” legislation to t

Activists call for anti-corruption taskforce plan

HOLDING Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis to his word over his recent pledge to “brutally confront” corruption, a group of civil society and industry lobbyists have proposed a multi-sector Anti-Corruption Task Force to combat the problem. The proposal

July 18 date announced for extra security on US flights

THE Nassau Airport Development Company yesterday confirmed plans to implement enhanced security measures for all commercial flights to the United States as of Tuesday, July 18.

Health HQ not fit for workers

THE Ministry of Health has lost more than $150,000 worth of productivity because of “serious challenges” with a badly leaking roof and a faulty air-conditioner at its Meeting Street headquarters, Health Minister Dr Duane Sands confirmed yesterday.

Three politicians missed deadline for disclosure

THREE parliamentarians have missed the deadline imposed by the government to file financial disclosures, but that list is not at the Office of the Attorney General just yet, Press Secretary Anthony Newbold said yesterday.

Union allies ‘taken aback’ over BTC chief’s departure

Union leaders and key allies were yesterday “taken aback” after the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) confirmed that chief executive Leon Williams is leaving the communications provider.

Christie: You can’t lie about Nottage now

FORMER Prime Minister Perry Christie last night told Progressive Liberal Party supporters that although people continue to spread mistruths about him, they can no longer tell “lies” of the late former National Security Minister Bernard J Nottage in death.

BPL theft haul soars to $7m

THE amount of money missing at Bahamas Power and Light has skyrocketed to nearly $7m, The Tribune understands.

Six Chinese nationals held after overstaying

SIX Chinese nationals who overstayed their time in Grand Bahama were apprehended by Bahamian authorities at a resort in the Lucaya area on Independence Day. Bahamas immigration officials believe the group was taking steps to be smuggled into the Uni

Man jailed for 13 months over drug possession

A MAN who admitted to having custody of illegal drugs was sentenced yesterday to 13 months at the Department of Correctional Services. Andre Hines, 34, appeared before Deputy Chief Magistrate Andrew Forbes facing a charge of possession of dangerous

Celebrations in Freeport for 44th Independence anniversary

THE need for unity among all Bahamians was stressed by Baptist minister Rev Dr Elvis Burrows during his sermon at the country’s 44th independence celebrations at Independence Park in Freeport. “We must recognise (we are) one people are living in one

Marine jailed over illegal firearm

A MARINE, who pleaded guilty to firearm and drug related offences, was sent to prison for 15 months yesterday by a magistrate who told him that he should have known better.Lloyd Carl Johnson, 24, reappeared before Deputy Chief Magistrate Andrew Forbe

Two accused of shop-breaking in Freeport

TWO men were charged with shop-breaking in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. James Rolle, 52, of no fixed addressed, was arraigned in court two before Magistrate Charlton Smith on five counts of shop-breaking, causing damage, and stealing

Residents issue the call to clean up our streets

RESIDENTS of East Street have complained about mounds of unsightly trash left indiscriminately in their area, as they claimed that calls to environmental health officials have fallen on deaf ears. The Tribune was told by residents who live near Hay

Opposition says FNM rhetoric has triggered Moody's alert

MEMBERS of the Official Opposition have accused the Minnis administration of triggering Moody’s looming review of this country’s credit rating with damaging rhetoric, saying the actions and words of the current government prompted the threat of a new

Abaco bears brunt of power blackouts

ABACO residents, fed up with having to contend with frequent power cuts, have in some cases been without electricity for more than 24 hours at a time over the past several weeks.When contacted for comment, Bahamas Electrical Workers Union (BEWU) Pres

Man dies after Independence Day shooting

A 24-year-old man died in hospital shortly after he was shot multiple times on Independence Day during a backyard celebration with friends.

Campaign pledge stays off agenda

DESPITE announcing intentions to seek the public’s consent through a referendum on instituting term limits for the prime minister, a recall system for non-performing members of Parliament and an independent Constituencies Commission and Electoral Commission, the Minnis administration has not decided on a timeline for this exercise, how it will be executed or what it might cost taxpayers.

Govt raises status for Nottage funeral

THE Minnis administration has increased the government’s budget for the official funeral for Dr Bernard Nottage from $10,000 to $50,000, the Cabinet Office announced yesterday, while explaining why the former member of Parliament will not be given a state funeral.