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Foulkes: Disgrace to use gym as shelter

DION Foulkes, the former Free National Movement (FNM) Minister of Labour and Social Development, last night described the government’s decision to house the victims of the recent fire at the city dump in the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium as “an absolute disgrace”.

Tents donated by Rotary Clubs to help families displaced by blaze

THE Rotary Clubs of Nassau yesterday donated nine “family style” disaster tents to the National Sports Agency (NSA) for persons who have been displaced by the raging fire at the New Providence Landfill and the surrounding areas.

15-year-old boy dies after being thrown from pick-up truck

A TRAFFIC accident in Long Island yesterday claimed the life of a 15-year-old boy who was understood to have been travelling to Clarence Town in the rear of a truck carrying equipment for the island’s inter-school track meet.

BTC post-paid customers angry after overcharging for services

IRATE Bahamas Telecommunications Company post-paid mobile customers yesterday told The Tribune they now have “issues of trust” and are contemplating leaving BTC for its competitor Aliv, after they were overcharged for services and did not learn of the issue until weeks after the extra fees were heaped on their bills.

Tennyson Wells says leader’s ego hurting DNA

FORMER Cabinet minister Tennyson Wells yesterday said Democratic National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney’s ego has been to the detriment of his party, as he predicted an abysmal performance by the DNA in the upcoming general election.

Interest in bringing four well-known brands to Grand Lucayan, says PM

FOLLOWING his discussions yesterday with the prospective buyer for the Grand Lucayan Resort, Prime Minister Perry Christie revealed that there is an interest of increasing the initial investment to involve four well known brands in the hotel and casino operations in Grand Bahama.

Christie’s legal team lodge bit to overturn ruling on judge recusal

A FORMAL application has been lodged to the Court of Appeal seeking to overturn a decision of a judge who refused Prime Minister Perry Christie’s recusal application which argued that she, while awaiting an approval of her application to extend her tenure as a Supreme Court judge, cannot be perceived to be impartial in hearing an ongoing judicial review into allegations that Lyford Cay resident Peter Nygard illegally increased the size of his property.

Eight weeks to go until Carnival - and many details still a mystery

ROUGHLY eight weeks out from the third instalment of Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival, officials in the Bahamas National Festival Commission were yesterday still unable to confirm many of the key details surrounding the upcoming event.

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Antique Auto Club of The Bahamas. - The Antique Auto Club of The Bahamas has thanked Sun Oil Limited for its sponsorship towards the club’s 30th Anniversary Auto Show and Cook-Out to be held on March 18 at the Cultural Centre at Arawak Cay.

Helping entrepreneurs to find their own way

THE Island Luck Cares Foundation yesterday announced its third OWN Bahamas entrepreneurship programme, an initiative that provides funding and other development opportunities to budding entrepreneurs.

No payout for foreign worker at Baha Mar

PETER Lisosky was highly optimistic when he left his job in the United States in 2015 to work at Baha Mar.

DNA leader rejects Minnis claims

DEMOCRATIC National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney yesterday denied Dr Hubert Minnis’ recent claims that the third party wanted 16 uncontested seats and an agreement to have the final say on the makeup of the government, including who would be named prime minister.

UPDATED: Manslaughter verdict for killing of banker

LAMAR Albury cursed in the Supreme Court yesterday within moments of a jury returning a 10-2 guilty verdict for manslaughter by provocation concerning the 33 stab wounds he inflicted on a banker he claimed had made a sexual pass at him.

Loretta: Greed not my motivation

OFFICIAL Opposition Leader Loretta Butler-Turner yesterday responded to speculation over the motive behind her part in ousting Free National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis as opposition leader in the House of Assembly, saying women in this country are always criticised for “wanting more”.

Munroe is PLP pick to run in Free Town

ATTORNEY Wayne Munroe, QC, has been selected as the Progressive Liberal Party’s candidate for the newly named Free Town constituency, The Tribune understands.

Residents still displaced by fire

ENVIRONMENT Minister Kenred Dorsett yesterday said there is no definite date set for when Jubilee Gardens residents will be able return to their homes, as he revealed details of the government’s “comprehensive” plan to tackle the chronic issues at the New Providence Landfill.

PLP chairman rounds on Minnis over landfill spending

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts yesterday called on Free National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis to investigate the “apparent waste” of $33.5m earmarked for a solid waste management programme in New Providence.

Union signs deal with NIB over compensation

THE National Insurance Board (NIB) and the Public Managers Union (PMU) yesterday signed an industrial agreement that calls for a performance management system with merit-based compensation.

Police hunt for armed robbers

POLICE are searching for several suspects responsible for two separate armed robberies on Tuesday.

Jury directed to acquit pair over role in shooting deaths

A SUPREME Court jury was directed to acquit Stephen “Die” Stubbs and Giovanni Roberts of abetment to murder yesterday.

Grand Bahamians to attend UN session

FIVE women from Grand Bahama are among the official delegation from the Bahamas who will be attending the 61st Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (SCW61) at the United Nations in New York, which will be held March 13-24.

Bringing the passport to 90-year-old applicant

THE Mobile Unit of the Passport Office paid a visit to the home of 90-year-old retiree Florene Crawley of Seabreeze Estates on Tuesday to process Mrs Crawley’s passport on-site.

‘Govt should be concerned at cruise line’s worries’

THE government should be “very concerned” about a major cruise line’s recently expressed concerns about the country’s crime woes, Democratic National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney said yesterday.

McCartney says he has filed lawsuit against Omar Archer Sr

DEMOCRATIC National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney yesterday said a writ has been filed in the Supreme Court against Omar Archer Sr for allegations made against him.

Judge rejected recusal appeal as she felt it was likely to fail

A JUDGE yesterday determined that there were no reasonable prospects for success of Prime Minister Perry Christie’s appeal to the country’s second highest court concerning a recusal application she rejected which asked for her to step aside in hearing an ongoing judicial review.