Homepage for the Visual Studio Code Flask tutorial.

'Inexcusable' 10-week break without tabling a single bill

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts has said it is “inexcusable” for the Free National Movement to “take a 10-week vacation” without tabling “one single bill in Parliament.”At the PLP’s Eastern Region Service of Thanksgiving on Friday

Man dies swimming in Eleuthera

POLICE in Eleuthera are investigating the circumstances surrounding the apparent drowning of a man on Sunday.

Fyre Festival promoter arrested on wire fraud charge

NEW YORK (AP) — The promoter behind the failed Fyre Festival music event in the Bahamas was arrested Friday in New York on a wire fraud charge.

Govt 'working assiduously' to complete anti-corruption legislation

THE attorney general and his team are “working assiduously” to complete anti-corruption legislation to ensure that those sitting in the highest offices are held accountable, according to Minister of National Security Marvin Dames.

Bail denied in aiding and abetment to murder case

A MAN formerly accused of murdering the son of veteran trade unionist John Pinder and attempting to murder another man had his bail application denied by a Supreme Court judge on Friday.

Allyson Maynard-Gibson pays tribute to Dr Bernard Nottage

FORMER Attorney General Allyson Maynard-Gibson remembered Dr Bernard Nottage as a loyal friend, colleague and mentor yesterday.

Correction officer jailed for trying to deliver marijuana to inmate

A 45-year-old Correction officer was sentenced to a year in prison and made to pay a $1,000 fine on Friday after a Magistrate scolded him for his "stupid" decision to try and deliver marijuana to an inmate at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services.

Deadline today - but some disclosures outstanding

WHILE today marks the deadline for both sitting and former parliamentarians to file financial disclosures, Public Disclosure Commission Chairman Myles Laroda told The Tribune yesterday that there were still some that are “outstanding”.

Bannister worries over BPL ability to keep the lights on

MINISTER of Works Desmond Bannister said he has “serious concerns” with Bahamas Power and Light’s ability to “keep the lights on this summer,” telling The Tribune the lack of reliability may prevent the government from fulfilling all the necessary requirements in the Baha Mar heads of agreement.

Davis tribute to legacy of colleague

DR Bernard Nottage’s “footprints will forever be etched on the Bahamian developmental landscape” through his work as a former president of the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations, the Bahamas Medical Association, the Doctors’ Union and as a minister for consumer affairs, education, health and national security, Opposition Leader Philip “Brave” Davis said Wednesday.

Former PM tells of last talk with Nottage

ADMITTING concern over what Dr Bernard Nottage may have battled in isolation during his last days, former Prime Minister Perry Christie yesterday expressed admiration for the effort put forth by the former national security minister in the build-up to the May general election.

Christie denies claims on spending

FORMER Prime Minister Perry Christie yesterday condemned efforts by the Minnis administration to portray his government in a negative light, as he challenged the nation’s leader to carry out a “dispassionate examination of the record”.

Rolle makes first visit to Grand Bahama

MINISTER of Social Services and Urban Renewal Lanisha Rolle made her first official visit to Grand Bahama on Thursday, visiting the various government agencies within her portfolio.Mrs Rolle arrived around 9am and made her first stop at the Departmen

Ingraham pays tribute to 'worthy political opponent'

FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham expressed sadness yesterday over the death of Dr Bernard J Nottage, former member of Parliament for Bains and Grants Town.In a statement issued from Cleveland, Ohio, Mr Ingraham saluted Dr Nottage as a man who ca

Sands hails the work of nurses

THE elevation of nursing professionals in New Providence and the Family Islands is significant as the government strives to fulfill its mandate of easy accessible and affordable healthcare throughout the country, said Minister of Health Dr Duane Sand

Resort and Marina launches Endowed Scholarships at UB

VALENTINES Residences Resort and Marina embodies the picturesque tranquility of life in Harbour Island, Eleuthera, but the exotic enclave has also captured the world’s attention for its standard of excellence. The skills and diligence of the people w

Govt 'not totally satisfied' with crime situation

NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames said the government is not “totally satisfied” with the crime situation as he insisted that Bahamians should have already started to see some elements of the Minnis administration’s crime plan manifested in var

Summer band camp begins

THE Royal Bahamas Police Force launched its Summer Band Camp under the leadership of Commissioner of Police Ellison Greenslade. The RBPF summer youth programme has been in existence for the last 24 years and the band component was introduced eight y

Grand Bahama ready for annual regatta celebration

THE annual Grand Bahama Regatta and Homecoming is set for July 28-30 at Taino Beach and organisers have planned a number of fun-filled activities this year, in addition to the traditional sailing competition.The event dubbed, ‘Put Your Sails UP When

Corrections officer held after cocaine find

A 45-year-old corrections officer is in police custody after he was allegedly found with six ounces of cocaine at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services on Wednesday. According to police, shortly after 1pm, acting on information, BDCS offic

Minnis vows to review salaries of RBDF officers

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis pledged yesterday to conduct a review of Royal Bahamas Defence Force salaries to ensure officers are adequately paid for their work and to complete the RBDF’s Sandy Bottom Project during this term in office.He further

Witness says accused was present at shooting

A KEY female witness yesterday identified the man accused of fatally shooting another man through Gibbs Corner in 2014, claiming she was less than ten feet away from the accused during the incident in question. Trenique Hall, testifying via live vid

Lawyer appointed for appeal in murder case

A man who is seeking to challenge a Supreme Court jury’s verdict concerning the murder of a Cash for Gold employee has been appointed a lawyer by the Court of Appeal for his appeal application. The Tribune understands that attorney Christina Galanos

Human rights group asks Mitchell to distance himself from Facebook page

THE Grand Bahama Human Rights Association said it is “appalled” that Senator Fred Mitchell “has failed to denounce and distance himself from the homophobic slurs that appeared on a Facebook page that he has publicly endorsed.” The statement came af

Hundreds gather at GB convention

THE 77th Annual Convention of the International Association of Ministers’ Wives and Ministers’ Widows Inc (IAMWMW) brought hundreds together in Grand Bahama for a time of praise, worship, and fellowship.Some 400 delegates from the United States, Cana