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Newbold appointed press secretary

THE Cabinet Office announced Thursday the appointment of Anthony Newbold as press secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister.

Haitian sloop with more than 50 migrants on detained

MORE than 50 Haitian migrants were apprehended in the eastern Bahamas on Wednesday morning during a joint exercise by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, Royal Bahamas Police Force and immigration authorities.

Man accused of murder to hear bail decision next week

A MAN who denied committing a murder will learn next week the Crown’s position concerning his bail application.

Grand Bahama air show to be ‘bigger and better’

THE second annual Grand Bahama Air Show will be bigger and better, with some exciting new features, including a kite festival and fiery sky dive act, in addition to thrilling aerobatic performances and a career fair.

Business waiver expected to increase innovation

THE Grand Bahama Port Authority’s (GBPA) introduction of a business diversity waiver (BDW) is expected to increase innovation and diversity within the small business sector in downtown Freeport.

Church clarifies false reports of FNM Thanksgiving service

SAINT Joseph Church has sought to clear up misinformation spreading on social media claiming the upcoming Sunday mass will be a Free National Movement thanksgiving service.

Students get the chance to take part in math contest

JUNIOR high school students throughout Nassau and the Family Islands were recently given the opportunity to compete in the annual Mathematics Competition hosted by S C McPherson Junior High School, which was created to ensure that students are properly prepared for the Bahamas Junior Certificate math examination.

Davis to take Opposition leader role tomorrow

FORMER Deputy Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis is expected to be sworn in as leader of the Official Opposition on Friday.

Minnis takes on works duties until Bannister is sworn in

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday assumed the Ministry of Works portfolio until Desmond Bannister can be officially sworn in next week, according Anthony “Ace” Newbold, president of the Bahamas Press Club.

More to be questioned after arrests at BAIC

POLICE expect to “bring in several more persons for questioning” as the probe into “theft by reason of employment” at the Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) continues, according to Assistance Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander.

Advanced poll investigation report sent to Prime Minister

THE investigation into what contributed to the disorganisation and chaos surrounding the advanced poll has been completed and forwarded to the Office of the Prime Minister, Acting Parliamentary Commissioner Charles Albury confirmed yesterday.

Two men in hospital after overnight shootings

POLICE in New Providence are looking for the culprits in two separate overnight shootings and an armed robbery that has left two men detained in hospital.

'Ornamental' Allen and Pratt quit co-chair roles

AS the Minnis administration prepares to have a forensic audit conducted into the Urban Renewal programme, Algernon Allen revealed yesterday that he and Cynthia “Mother” Pratt resigned as co-chairs of the initiative last Thursday.

Urban Renewal 'grave concerns'

IN his first day on the job, Minister of State for Grand Bahama Kwasi Thompson expressed grave concerns regarding Urban Renewal in Grand Bahama and has suspended certain operations pending further review.

Row over insurance coverage ends as girl is treated

A GIRL who was denied life changing bone marrow treatment as she rested in a Miami hospital has received the treatment after her family solved its dispute with Colina Insurance.

No public insurer was signed up for NHI cover by former administration

THE Christie administration did not sign an agreement with a public insurer for National Health Insurance prior to leaving office, The Tribune understands.

Police officers out in force

POLICE across New Providence were out in force on Tuesday, with large teams of officers conducting intensified anti-crime operations.

Dorsett unsure if power supply deal was finalised

FORMER Environment Minister Kenred Dorsett said he was uncertain whether the previous Christie administration finalised an agreement with New Fortress Energy to improve electricity generation, but confirmed that there was a “heads of terms,” which included a $10m investment from the company in a smart grid power management system to aid the country among other things.

Adrian Gibson tipped for Mortgage Corporation role

LONG Island MP-elect Adrian Gibson has reportedly been pegged to fill the post of Mortgage Corporation chairman, The Tribune understands.

Man accused of carnival attack on gay man faces trial in three weeks

A MAN who denies being the suspect behind the attack of an American man during a concert at Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival because of his sexual orientation will stand trial in three weeks.

Elizabeth advance ballots were counted too early

THE suspension of voting in polling divisions of the Elizabeth constituency during the May 10 general election was due to an unspecified and premature decision to count advanced poll ballots for that constituency ahead of the final count, Acting Parliamentary Commissioner Charles Albury said yesterday.

Scheme aims to save lives on the roads

HOLDING up signs saying “Race Drivers Say Don’t Race” and “You Drink, I Drive”, recruits joining the movement to reduce the number of road deaths took the pledge at the Mall at Marathon on Saturday at the end of the United Nations Road Safety Week.

JA Bahamas celebrates next generation’s achievements

UNDER the theme “Solving Tomorrow’s Problems Today” Junior Achievement Bahamas recently held its 38th annual awards ceremony where the outstanding accomplishments of the achievers, volunteers and counselling firms for the 2016/2017 year were honoured.

‘It’s the people’s time means we will listen to the people’

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday reiterated his charge that newly sworn in Cabinet ministers will not shirk their parliamentary duties as they take on their government portfolios.

Govt will need to borrow but will honour police pay deal

DEPUTY Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest said yesterday said the government intends to honour the commitment made by former Prime Minister Perry Christie to pay overtime to Royal Bahamas Police Force officers but “some degree of borrowing would be required” for this to happen.