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DNA candidate focusses on cleaning up the community

THE Democratic National Alliance (DNA) candidate for Englerston, Stephanie Lightbourne, began her community clean-up effort to enhance several homes and properties in the area on Saturday.

UPDATED: Tornado at airport damages plane, cars

A TORNADO at the Lynden Pindling International Airport early yesterday morning caused significant damage to a Bahamasair plane and minor damage to several cars at a nearby car rental agency.

Davis and Miller blast Minnis over Baha Mar

DEPUTY Prime Minister Philip Davis lashed out at Dr Hubert Minnis’ pledge to “execute a real sale” of Baha Mar should the Free National Movement (FNM) win the next election, accusing him of plotting for the resort’s demise for political benefit while spouting untruths.

Super Value also hit by container thieves

SUPER Value owner Rupert Roberts yesterday confirmed that his grocery store chain has been victim to container thieves this year, saying this has not been the first time carrier freight equipment was stolen from under the control of his business.

Vincent Peet considering independent election run

FORMER Cabinet minister Vincent Peet is considering a comeback to front-line politics, but this time as an independent candidate, a source inside the Progressive Liberal Party told The Tribune yesterday.

Fighting fire from the air

GELTECH solutions, a company that specialises in fighting fires while protecting the environment, has been contracted by the government to assist in extinguishing the massive blaze at the New Providence Landfill that has been burning for more than a week.

Munroe ratified in Free Town drama

CAPPING off an emotional evening of confusion and drama, the National General Council (NGC) of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) unanimously endorsed Wayne Munroe over Senator Frank Smith last night, ratifying the attorney for the Free Town constituency.

Miller: $5m needed to fix landfill site problems

TALL Pines MP Leslie Miller yesterday estimated that it would cost the government nearly $5m to “fix the problems” at the New Providence Landfill and prevent future fires.

We March Bahamas to call for Carnival to be postponed

WE March Bahamas intends to stage its third protest on April 9 to, among other things, demand that an election is called before May 7 and the postponement of Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival.

Bail rejected for man accused of rape

A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday after he was arraigned in Magistrate’s Court on a sexual assault charge.

Warrant issued for murder accused

A JUDGE issued a warrant of arrest yesterday for a man accused of murder who failed to appear in court for his case.

Man on firearms charges denied bail

A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday after he was arraigned on firearm related offences.

Collie: It’s time to ring the bell

FREE National Movement Chairman Sidney Collie yesterday urged Prime Minister Perry Christie to “ring the bell,” insisting that voter registration numbers now indicate that the electorate is “ready and prepared to make their choice.”

Munroe hints at Minnis being mentally unstable over his Baha Mar comments

ATTORNEY Wayne Munroe yesterday ridiculed the pledge made by Free National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis over the sale of Baha Mar as dishonest and irresponsible, and accused the opposition party of pandering to the agenda of former developer Sarkis Izmirlian.

US embassy picks winners in photo contest

TO commemorate Black History Month in February, the US Embassy Nassau held its first nationwide digital photo contest, entitled “The Dream”, which encouraged young people to reflect on the principles of Dr Martin Luther King Jr and his influence on race relations worldwide.

Doctorate awarded to finance specialist

RACQUEL Thompson-Elliott has been awarded her doctorate in Business Administration specialising in Finance at Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Washington parade prize for youth band

THE Urban Renewal Music Masters Youth Band was voted ‘Best in Parade’ in the annual St Patrick’s Parade of Washington, DC, last year.

Former PM adopts two dogs from shelter

TWO lucky dogs were adopted from the Bahamas Humane Society by former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham.

Law school wins moot contest

FOR the fifth time in nine years of the competition, the Eugene Dupuch Law School has won the Caribbean Court of Justice’s (CCJ) annual International Law Moot Court Competition.

Artist honoured by 7 Pillars of Greatness

Tribune cartoonist Jamaal Rolle has been presented with an invitational package by 7 Pillars of Greatness and will be recognised formally at the organisation’s third annual honoree gala dinner at Serenity Gardens on May 28.

J-Lo and A-Rod on holiday break to Abaco

AMERICAN pop star and actress Jennifer Lopez and former New York Yankees baseball star Alez Rodriguez have been on vacation together over the weekend in Abaco, confirming reports that they are dating.

A Jamaican experience for Exuma students

THE students of Stuart Manor Primary School in Exuma enjoyed a true Jamaica experience yesterday to commemorate Commonwealth Day, decorating their school with the Jamaican flag and the national colours of green, black and yellow.

Two men shot dead in weekend violence

POLICE are investigating two homicides - the fatal shooting of a man by a relative in Bimini and the killing of another man who died in hospital after he was shot in the capital on Friday - pushing the country’s murder toll to 34 for the year, according to The Tribune’s records.

More than two dozen residents treated at clinic after dump fire

OVER 27 Jubilee Gardens residents were treated at the Flamingo Gardens clinic on March 5 for issues stemming from the most recent fire at the New Providence Landfill, with four of those persons needing to be admitted for emergency care at the Princess Margaret Hospital.

Firefighters battle blaze without breathing gear

AS toxic smoke continues to billow from the New Providence Landfill, Bahamians have been shocked by the sight of firefighters confronting the unruly blaze without the aid of protective gear.