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Ginger Moxey aims to run for PLP

FREEPORT businesswoman Ginger Moxey is seeking the nomination as the Progressive Liberal Party’s (PLP) candidate for Central Grand Bahama.

Iram Lewis to challenge for Central Grand Bahama seat

IRAM Lewis, the Free National Movement’s (FNM) general election candidate for Central Grand Bahama, said yesterday that he has never had anything fall into his lap and is ready for the challenge to win and retain one of the party’s longest held seats on the island.

Cruise passenger ‘thought marijuana was legal’

PAY the fine or do the time was a magistrate’s order yesterday to an American man who pleaded guilty when charged with possession of dangerous drugs.

Man accused of receiving stolen car is denied bail

A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday after he was arraigned in Magistrate’s Court concerning a stolen $28,000 car that was allegedly found in his possession.

Nurses labour dispute referred to tribunal

MINISTER of Labour and National Insurance Shane Gibson has referred a trade dispute filed by the Bahamas Nurses Union (BNU) to the Bahamas Industrial Tribunal.

Clubs and Societies 12302016

Kiwanis Club of Nassau AM. - Members of the Kiwanis Club of Nassau AM went to solicit sponsors and made personal donations to assist more than 40 families on the island of Eleuthera. This initiative took great time, effort and co-ordination. However, members pulled it off and 40 families had a hot meal during the holidays.

University milestone key to JCN award

JONES Communications Network announced yesterday that it will honour Minister of Education, Science and Technology Jerome Fitzgerald and University of The Bahamas President Dr Rodney Smith as its persons of the year for 2016.

Khaalis Rolle hosts holiday party in Pinewood Gardens

PINEWOOD Gardens park was filled with holiday cheer last weekend, as Khaalis Rolle, member of Parliament for the area, hosted a Christmas Eve party for his constituents.

Oil spill workshop held at Coral Island Maritime Institute

FIFTEEN countries participated in a four-day oil spill workshop in mid-December at the Lowell Mortimer Maritime Institute on Coral Island.

Taking food to those in need at the festive season

THE Tribune Media Group’s Santa Claus Christmas Committee, fresh from hosting the 25th annual ‘Toys for Tots’ party at Atlantis on Monday, carried on the good work by providing food for 300 elderly residents and sick children who were unable to get out of their inner city homes.

Beaten man's dead body wrapped and dumped in Yellow Elder Gardens

POLICE discovered the lifeless body of a man who was beaten and wrapped in a blanket on a service road near Tom “The Bird” Grant Park in Yellow Elder Gardens around 1pm on Thursday.

Partial payment for foreign Baha Mar staff

FOREIGN former employees of Baha Mar will be paid by the government appointed Claims Committee next month, committee Chairman James Smith said yesterday.

Haiti postpones release of official election results

HAITI has delayed publication of the final, certified results of its disputed presidential election until the new year.

Husband killed after gunmen forced couple to stop car

CHIEF Superintendent Clayton Fernander, officer-in-charge of the Central Detective Unit, warned drivers yesterday to be “extra cautious” after armed men forced a couple to stop their vehicle in the middle of the road before shooting and killing the driver.

Rollins: No legal basis for disciplining the rebel seven

FORT Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins said last night that “there will be no disciplinary action” taken against the seven Free National Movement MPs who ousted party Leader Dr Hubert Minnis as leader of the Official Opposition, because there is no legal basis for such a move.

'Stay vigilant' as Zika case total rises to 25

HEALTH officials yesterday urged residents to remain vigilant against environmental factors that breed mosquitoes despite the “lull” in local transmission of the Zika virus.

'We will march without permission'

DESPITE being denied the use of Rawson and Parliament Squares for a protest on Majority Rule Day in January, We March Bahamas organiser John Bostwick II said yesterday the demonstration “will go on as planned, on the same route as planned” even without the government’s permission.

Hundreds pay respect to Errington Watkins

HUNDREDS of police officers viewed the body of the late Errington “Bumpy” Watkins at the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s headquarters yesterday as the family of the former parliamentarian prepares for his military funeral.

Collie pledges MPs will get fair tribunal

FREE National Movement Chairman Sidney Collie yesterday defended the party’s newly appointed tribunal given the task of deciding the fate of the “rebel seven” members of Parliament against accusations of possible bias, saying he was satisfied that the three-person panel will come to a “fair decision”.

US man bailed after fight on PI

AN AMERICAN tourist was granted $1,000 cash bail yesterday after he was charged in connection with a physical altercation with another tourist that occurred on Paradise Island during the Boxing Day holiday.

Teenager accused of break-in and indecent assault

A TEEN was remanded to prison without bail yesterday after he was charged in Magistrate’s Court in connection with a home invasion and indecent assault that occurred a week ago on a Family Island.

Ministry hits out at ‘fake news’ shared on social media over currency exchange

THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday sounded the alarm on “fake news” after a social media post claiming that the country’s currency had been devalued was circulated on several platforms.

Nature tourism ‘is still in good condition’ despite resort closures

THE Ministry of Tourism reports that the “nature tourism product” is in good condition and continues to draw visitors to Grand Bahama, despite closures of major resort properties.

College gets ready for 60th anniversary

AQUINAS College is gearing up for its 60th anniversary celebrations in the new year, with a number of events planned to mark the milestone in the life of the historic and influential institution.

On Da Hook

BAHAMAS Sport Fishing Network (BSFN) expert Chang Chin has been guiding Matthew and Luke through a superb week’s Christmas fishing in the Bahamas.