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Fears that lighthouse will not be fit for 200th anniversary

FEARS are mounting that because of the continuing neglect of the iconic and historic Nassau lighthouse, the landmark which gives cruise ship visitors their first impression of the capital will not be in a fit state to see its 200th anniversary this year.

‘PLP disqualified’ from vote over closeness with China’

BAHAMAS Constitution Party Leader S Ali McIntosh yesterday suggested that the Christie administration’s perceived alignment with the People’s Republic of China has disqualified the party and its members from contesting seats in the upcoming general election, citing Article 48 (1) b of the Constitution.

Colours collection to aid scholarship fund

ARTIST Je’Rome Harris Miller continues his annual fundraising exhibitions for the University of the Bahamas Winston Saunders Memorial Scholarship Fund this week.

Online birth registration launched in Abaco

DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister of Works and Urban Development Philip Davis officially launched the government’s online birth registration initiative in Marsh Harbour, Abaco, on April 13 in the Bahamas Government Complex.

On Da Hook

KEEP checking the Bahamas Sport Fishing Network (BSFN) expert page for fishing reports throughout The Bahamas: this will be helpful in tracking the “hot spots” and providing advice on gear and fishing methods being used.

More than 174,000 registered ahead of general election

MORE than 174,000 Bahamians have registered for next month’s general election, nearly 2,000 more persons than in 2012, according to the latest numbers from the Parliamentary Registration Department.

Parties cagey on election spending

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party and Free National Movement representatives were vague yesterday on how their parties are spending and raising money this election cycle, however PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts said his party is expected to spend “tens of millions”.

Man accused of sex attack on two teenage girls

A MAN was remanded to prison without bail yesterday after being charged with the sexual assault of two teenage girls.

Minnis says FNM will ‘fix’ BAMSI rather than close down facility

FREE National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr Hubert Minnis last night said his vision for agriculture is “broad” while pledging to “fix” the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) despite speculation from the governing Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) that a FNM led government would close down the agriculture based facility.

Deputy speaker owned stolen car

A BMW valued at $30,000 that was reported stolen from a rental company in Florida was later found in New Providence and said to be owned by Nassau Village’s incumbent MP Dion Smith, documents obtained by The Tribune show.

Cabinet ministers deny claims of Baha Mar conflicts of interest

TWO Cabinet ministers who served as government negotiators on the Baha Mar remobilisation deal yesterday dismissed tabloid accusations of abuse of power and conflict of interest as election season smear tactics.

Fitzgerald to enact ‘parts’ of Freedom of Information Act

“CERTAIN parts” of the highly anticipated Freedom of Information Act are slated for enactment this week, according to Minister of Education, Science and Technology Jerome Fitzgerald yesterday.

Minnis ‘shocked’ by three murders over Easter weekend

FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday he was “shocked and saddened” to learn of the three murders that took place over the Easter holidays but he expressed “hope” that the nation can “overcome” crime.

Omar Archer has bail reinstated

FORMER political candidate Omar Archer Sr had bail reinstated for his pending criminal libel case yesterday.

Woman accused of shooting man dead through apartment window

A WOMAN appeared in Magistrate’s Court yesterday facing a murder charge concerning a recent shooting in the capital.

FNM says posters removed on Bay Street

FREE National Movement Chairman Sidney Collie has alleged that dozens of his party’s campaign signs placed along West Bay Street have been removed and replaced by Progressive Liberal Party posters, this as complaints over the destruction of election posters continue to mount.

Former gang leader helps students learn his lesson

NEARLY 6,000 Family Island students in 42 schools have been hearing powerful messages about life from former gang member Drexel Dean over the past few weeks.

Government promises more payments to CLICO policyholders

THE Ministry of Finance announced yesterday that it will make direct interim payments to qualified policyholders of CLICO in a series of three tranches this year “to ensure that qualified policyholders receive the full benefits of their policies.”

Tribune reporter nominated for Icon award

TRIBUNE features reporter Alesha Cadet has been nominated for the 2017 ALIV Bahamian Icon Awards, the winners of which will be announced in June.

Save The Bays files to block bid for its financial records

THE Coalition to Protect Clifton Bay, also known as Save The Bays, has filed an application in the Supreme Court to block a request from the registrar general for its financial records, a move it says was “driven by the government’s animosity”.

DNA women candidates condemn sex attack shared on social media

THE Democratic National Alliance has condemned an alleged sexual assault of a woman that was taped and circulated on social media over the weekend.

KFC celebrates 50 years of serving Bahamian customers

KFC NASSAU, the first quick-service restaurant in the Bahamas, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

MSC commits to hiring and training 220 Bahamians

THE Mediterranean Shipping Company, in conjunction with the government, has committed to invest in the local training and hiring of a total of 220 Bahamian crew members this year.

Complaint filed to police as election signs destroyed

A FORMAL complaint has been filed with police after vandals destroyed and defaced Progressive Liberal Party election posters in New Providence and several Family Islands.

Minister silent on disciplinary action for air traffic sick out

TRANSPORT and Aviation Minister Glenys Hanna Martin yesterday could not confirm whether disciplinary action will be taken against those air traffic controllers who engaged in a “sick out” over the Easter holidays as a form of industrial action.