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Public warning over penalties for garbage dumping

THE public is being warned that dumping of debris in any space - private or public - not deemed an authorised dumpsite is illegal and in breach of The Environmental Health Act, Chapter 232 and the Health Regulations.

Sears using delay to boost leadership bid

FORMER Attorney General Alfred Sears said yesterday he is using the Progressive Liberal Party’s decision to delay its convention as an opportunity to raise “much needed funds” for his leadership campaign.

Collie hits out at PLP after Gray admission on letter

FREE National Movement Chairman Sidney Collie yesterday fired the latest shots in the ongoing war of words surrounding that $2.1bn agri-fisheries proposal with Chinese investors, as he criticised Agriculture Minister V Alfred Gray for his admission that he had not revoked his letter authorising the Bahamas ambassador to China to discuss the plan.

Jury discharged in murder trial

A JURY was discharged in a murder trial after the presiding judge in the case received a letter from one of the two accused who desired to be heard on a constitutional motion.

African man accused in forgery probe

AN African national was charged with possession of forged instruments in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday.

Relief fund launched to cover hurricane repair costs

THE Anglican Central Education Authority (ACEA) has launched “Together We Make the Difference”, a relief fund to help cover the cost of repairs, replacement of lost school supplies and ensuring minimal interruptions during the academic year after the damage from Hurricane Matthew last month. It aims to raise $50,000 by the end of the year.

UPDATED: Firefighters tackle massive bush fire in western New Providence

FIREFIGHTERS are battling a massive bush fire that has been burning for two days in western New Providence.

Union threat of action over post office

BAHAMAS Public Services Union President John Pinder threatened industrial action yesterday if the government does not immediately relocate employees from the “unsanitary” General Post Office on East Hill Street.

Activists ‘vindicated’ by ruling on harassment

AFTER years of having their security concerns marginalised, Grand Bahama Human Rights Association (GBHRA) president Fred Smith yesterday said the recent ruling by the human rights arm of the Organisation of American States (OAS) has vindicated activists’ cries for anti-harassment laws.

Galanis praises campaign of leadership challenger Sears

FORMER PLP MP Philip Galanis yesterday praised the leadership platform presented by former Attorney General Alfred Sears as a welcome respite from the status quo of visionless political leadership, and a return to the core values of the Progressive Liberal Party.

Baha Mar committee pays out 200 cheques

THE Baha Mar Claims Committee has issued about 200 cheques to Bahamian companies owed by the beleaguered resort, Committee Chairman James Smith said yesterday.

Minnis a hypocrite over China deal, says Gray

AGRICULTURE Minister V Alfred Gray yesterday called Free National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis a “hypocrite” over the latter’s call for him to resign over a $2.1bn agri-fisheries proposal with Chinese investors, as he accused Dr Minnis of being party to a “secret deal” between the FNM and Chinese officials for the “agricultural development” of thousands of acres of land in Abaco seven years ago.

Wake-up call: Trump victory a warning sign, say PLP veterans

TWO veteran Progressive Liberal Party members yesterday told The Tribune that the unexpected results of the United States’ presidential election could signal a defeat at the polls for the governing party, with one insisting that the party use this as a “wake-up call” as it prepares to campaign for the impending election.

‘Where are details PM promised on Baha Mar?’

AS criticism over the level of involvement by the Chinese government in Bahamas investments continues, FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday renewed calls for clarification on the sealed deal relating to the sale and remobilisation of the Baha Mar resort.

Keod Smith given extra time to pay $263,000 in legal costs

ATTORNEY Keod Smith has been given an extra month to pay $263,000 in legal costs that stemmed from a recusal application where he accused a Supreme Court judge of bias.

Suspect accused of two Grand Bahama killings

A NEW Providence man was arraigned in Freeport’s Magistrate’s Court yesterday on two counts of murder and three counts of attempted murder.

Murder appeal to be heard in January

A MAN contesting his sentence for murder in the death of a utility technician will now have his appeal heard in January 2017.

Trump election ‘to have little impact on Bahamas’

ALTHOUGH many Bahamians expressed shock and anger at the results of the November 8 US presidential election, one expert says they should take heart in one fact: Donald Trump’s election won’t have much impact here.

Bahamian leaders send congratulations to newly-elected President Trump

THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs congratulated the people and government of the United States yesterday on “the successful conduct of their general election” and to the winner, President-elect Donald Trump.

Business rental assistance to help after hurricane

THE Grand Bahama Port Authority has announced the introduction of a Business Rental Assistance Programme to help displaced business licensees who suffered significant losses from Hurricane Matthew when various rented buildings were destroyed.

Power company applauded for work in restoring electricity

SARAH St George, vice-chairman of the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA), has commended the Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC) for the significant progress it has made in restoring power to the hurricane-ravaged island, reporting that 90 per cent of customers were energised as of Tuesday evening.

Lloyd to run for FNM in South Beach

TALK show host Jeffery Lloyd will be ratified next week as the Free National Movement’s (FNM) candidate for South Beach in the 2017 general election, The Tribune understands.

BTC hands out over $20,000 in youth scholarships

BTC has given more than $20,000 in scholarships and support for National Youth Month in October, which climaxed with the National Youth Awards.

Success for young artists

A HIGHLIGHT of Bahamas Insurance Month in October was an art competition open to all primary and secondary school students, in which C C Sweeting Senior High School students Cory Hamilton and Darjanique Green took the top two places.

Melia raises $90,000 for hurricane relief

THE MELIA Nassau Beach hotel raised more than $90,000 for Hurricane Matthew relief through the Melia CARES (Comforting and Repairing Everyone’s Spirits) initiative coupled with the resort’s employee relief donations.