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Two walk free in 2016 killing
THE Court of Appeal yesterday overturned the murder and manslaughter sentences of two men accused of stabbing and killing another man in 2016, after the accused men argued that the trial judge failed to use his discretion when he allowed a statement from a witness who did not appear in court into evidence.
7-year rule on deaths may be changed
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands said discussions have started regarding possibly changing the seven-year official death declaration timeline for missing people, adding special considerations should be made in storm-related cases.Speaking to reporters
Insurers facing ‘perfect storm’ with Matthew
Bahamian insurers were last night facing “the perfect storm” in Hurricane Matthew, having rated the chances of a ‘direct hit’ on New Providence and other major population centres at “50/50” prior to its latest forecast track.
Aviation fuel supplier sees 40% sales fall
A leading aviation fuel supplier yesterday said its sales had slumped 30-40 per cent year-over-year, and warned that private pilot flights into Abaco were “at an all-time low”.
Sports in brief
WITH the Bahamas Softball Federation’s Austin Knowles National High School Softball Tournament completed over the weekend, the attention will now switch to the 2013 National Round Robin Championship series this weekend (October 31 to November 3)
Gov’t accused of 20k jobs figure ‘manipulation’
The Government’s political opponents yesterday accused it of “manipulating” the latest unemployment data to its advantage, with almost half the 20,000 jobs it claims to have created coming from Abaco’s late inclusion in the Labour Force survey.
Minister salutes progress in protecting marine environment
THE BAHAMAS is halfway to meeting its commitment to protect at least 20 per cent of its marine environment by 2020 and making steady progress towards its target, Environment Minister Kendred Dorsett said this week.
‘Cudas’ dominate
THE Barracuda Swim Club dominated their annual Insurance Management Invitational swim meet at the Betty Kelly Kenning Aquatic Center over the weekend.
Power problems and thefts cause BTC service issues
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) released a statement yesterday advising that some Family Island consumers have been experiencing service issues “due to power-related issues and malicious acts”.
Council sets deadline for property tax legal action
AN ABACO district council will later this month decide whether to initiate legal action against the Government over its alleged failure to rebate to it up to $60,000 in collected real property tax revenues.
About 30 to be inducted into BSF Hall of Fame
When the Bahamas Softball Federation hosts its Round Robin Championships at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex next weekend, they will not only be honouring all of its presidents and founders as a part of their 40th anniversary, but they will also induct almost 30 persons and two sponsors into their Hall of Fame.
Bahamas must take ‘aggressive steps’ over renewable energies
A Cabinet minister yesterday said current oil price volatility shows The Bahamas must take “aggressive steps” to harness renewable energy as it signed an agreement to access $9m in European Union (EU) grant funding.
Treasure Cay ‘can’t afford’ $3bn legal battle’s fall-out
TREASURE Cay homeowners yesterday warned they “can’t afford” for the development to be “tied up for years” by a $3bn claim against the Government.
Where do they go after demolitions?
ACTIVIST Louby Georges has said available housing in Abaco will be the biggest challenge for residents of The Farm shanty town with a government mandated eviction and demolition looming.
Disaster Reconstruction Authority working ‘aggressively’ to help Dorian-hit homeowners
DISASTER Reconstruction Authority officials say they are working “aggressively” to assist homeowners in Abaco and Grand Bahama who have not yet received help from the agency to continue their post-Dorian home repairs.
A call for help to UN delegation
THE following letter was delivered by hand to the UN delegation which visited The Bahamas over the last few days.
‘We’re ready to do what we have to on shanty towns’
TOMORROW marks 28 days since occupants of shanty town structures in The Farm in Abaco were told demolition was imminent and Works Minister Desmond Bannister said officials are ready to “do what they have to do”.
PM: 20 confirmed dead
TWENTY people have been confirmed dead as a result of Hurricane Dorian’s fury, according to Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis last night.
Mother and baby forced to ride out storm in car
A MOTHER and her one-year-old daughter were forced to seek refuge in their car after Dorian’s furious gusts blew off the roof of their Spring City, Abaco, home and the walls caved in all around them. Ostina Dean, who spoke with The Tribune after bein
Minnis asks - how can you help?
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis defended the government’s response to Hurricane Dorian during a national address last night, insisting officials reacted as quickly as possible to the Category 5 storm.