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Administrators sworn in to take up roles in the Family Islands

AFTER three months of training, three new Family Island Administrators have been sworn in this week.

A chance for interns to sign up for shark lab

TWO more Bahamians will have the opportunity of an internship at the Bimini Biological Field Station (BBFS), more commonly known as ‘The Shark Lab’, this summer.

Girl guides invited to tour airport

IN recognition of International Women’s Day and to help celebrate Bahamas Girl Guides Week, Nassau Airport Development Company officials invited members of the Bahamas Girl Guides Association to tour Lynden Pindling International Airport.

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.

Cruise line executive ‘concerned’ about crime

A MAJOR international cruise line executive said yesterday he is “concerned” about crime levels in the country, stressing that “we want our guests to be very safe” in The Bahamas where more than 600 murders have been recorded under the Progressive Liberal Party this term.

Gray: Tests on BAIC feed after livestock deaths

MINISTER of Agriculture V Alfred Gray yesterday said his ministry will await the results of tests ordered on a batch of feed from the Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation’s (BAIC) Feed Mill as he pushed back against “speculation” that recent livestock deaths were linked to contaminated feed.

Firefighters making progress in tackling massive blaze

THREE days after a massive fire broke out at the New Providence Landfill, head of Police Fire Services Superintendent Walter Evans said that firefighters have made “some progress in extinguishing the blaze,” and the hazardous smoke that once covered Jubilee Gardens has been “significantly reduced.”

Minnis: DNA coalition failed over demand for 16 seats

FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis last night revealed that negotiations for a coalition between the FNM and the Democratic National Alliance failed because DNA Leader Branville McCartney wanted 16 seats uncontested and an agreement for his party to have the final say on the makeup of the government, including who would be named prime minister.

Peter Nygard guilty of contempt and fined $50,000 in illegal dredging case

CANADIAN fashion mogul Peter Nygard was convicted of contempt of court and fined $50,000 by a judge yesterday for breach of the Supreme Court’s order concerning illegal dredging near his property in Lyford Cay.

Miller: How can we spend on Carnival but not on residents hit by dump fire?

TALL Pines MP Leslie Miller said yesterday if the government can spend millions of dollars on Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival, officials can also afford to “put the damn people of Jubilee Gardens” in motels instead of forcing residents to sleep on a “cot in a cold gym.”

Fire breaks out at high school

FIREFIGHTERS yesterday rushed to the A F Adderley High School after workers accidentally set several trailers at the back of the school on fire.

Minnis slams ‘wasted’ money for Renew Bahamas

FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis questioned the “wasted money” paid to Renew Bahamas, the company previously contracted to manage the New Providence Landfill, insisting that this and other expenditure under the Christie administration will be investigated should the FNM be elected to office.

Lives of farm pigs not threatened by fire

BAHAMAS Humane Society (BHS) President Kim Aranha yesterday confirmed that the lives of 100 pigs at a farm off Gladstone Road were not threatened by the smoke and flames emanating from the New Providence Landfill’s most recent fire.

PM bid to appeal over call for judge’s recusal is rejected

A JUDGE yesterday refused leave to appeal her ruling on Prime Minister Perry Christie’s recusal application that 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.

Minister intends to release report on swimming pigs

THE mysterious deaths of seven “swimming pigs” in Exuma that has captured the attention of activists around the world, may soon be solved, according to Agriculture Minister V Alfred Gray.

Smith denies PLP chairman’s claim over leaks

FORMER Exuma member of Parliament George Smith has dismissed an accusation from Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts, who accused the former Cabinet minister of leaking information to The Nassau Guardian.

Rotary celebrates 30 years of women membership

ALONG with celebrating International Women’s Day today, Rotary clubs around the world have their own reason to celebrate. The 112-year-old organisation is recognising 30 years since women were allowed to join its membership.

Sergeant linda Sullivan a pioneer in the rbpf

A VETERAN Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) officer has been recognised for her pioneering role in leading the way for women in a male-dominated profession by the United States Embassy in Nassau.

Long lines at airport after weather disruption

LONG immigration queues at the Lynden Pindling International Airport on Friday formed after weather conditions in Miami, Florida caused several large flights to land in New Providence in “unusually quick succession,” a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration said yesterday.

Gibson: Higher pace of payouts for hurricane repairs

THERE has been an improvement in the pace at which the government is providing assistance to persons negatively affected by Hurricane Matthew, Labour Minister Shane Gibson said yesterday.

Honouring the women who lead the region

THREE leading Caribbean figures were honoured last night by Celebrating Women International (CWI) at a special presentation and reception at Government House.

‘This is the worst it has ever been’

“THIS is the worst it has ever been,” residents in Jubilee Gardens told The Tribune yesterday as toxic smoke continued to blanket the community, making conditions unlivable and forcing residents to relocate temporarily.

Govt: Sarkis misleading public over Baha Mar

THE government yesterday accused former Baha Mar developer Sarkis Izmirlian of misleading the public with inaccurate, unpatriotic and unsubstantiated claims in a bid to conceal his failures and detract from current progress.

Antoan Richardson retires from baseball

ANTOAN Richardson, the sixth Bahamian to play in the major leagues, announced his retirement from professional baseball on Tuesday after a stellar 12-year career.

SMOKED OUT: Residents facing a week out of Jubilee Gardens homes

RESIDENTS in Jubilee Gardens will have to wait at least five to seven days before the evacuation order is lifted and they are “safely” allowed to return their homes, Minister of Environment Kenred Dorsett said yesterday.