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Paradise Island bridge fee rises to $2 for cars from March 1
TOLLS for the Paradise Island bridge are to double for private vehicles from March 1, it was announced on Monday. The rise to $2 marks the first increase in 17 years for the Sir Sidney Poitier bridge.
Ever-growing: the New Nygard Island
EDITOR, The Tribune.
Jet ski operator charged with indecent assault
A jet ski operator was granted bail after he was accused of groping a female tourist’s private parts on Paradise Island last week.
Man accused of sexually abusing 15-year-old girl
A 24-year-old man was sent to prison accused of sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl in Harbour Island over the summer.
Tropical Storm Fiona being monitored closely
LOCAL weather forecasters are closely monitoring the development of Tropical Storm Fiona which is expected to affect the southeast Bahamas next week.
Man admits stealing $22k from business
A MAN was remanded to prison after admitting to stealing over $22,000 in cash from a business in the Berry Islands earlier this week.
Teen given probation after admitting to stealing $100
A 19-year-old was placed on one year’s probation yesterday after he admitted to breaking into a house in Cat Island last week and stealing $100.
Bail for man accused of shop breaking
A MAN was granted $5,000 bail after he was accused of breaking into the same shop twice in Cat Island earlier this month
Cat Island man dies from COVID-19
A 59-YEAR-OLD Cat Island man became the country’s latest COVID-19 victim after he died from the disease on June 10. His death pushed the nation’s toll to 237.
WARNING OVER COUNTERFEIT CURRENCY
THE Financial Crimes Investigations Branch has recently seen an increase in counterfeit currency reports, particularly on Harbour Island.
Two more deaths and 130 cases confirmed
THE Ministry of Health has recorded two more COVID-19 deaths and 130 new cases.
Man and woman held for marijuana possession in Harbour Island
POLICE in Harbour Island have arrested a man and a woman following the seizure of a quantity of dangerous drugs on Saturday.
Deputy PM in tour of new $14M hospital
ON Wednesday, Deputy Prime Minister and minister responsible for public works, Philip “Brave” Davis, toured the $14 million Georgetown hospital in Exuma, which could be open by year-end following the completion of construction at the end of June.
US fishermen rescued in the Bahamas
THREE US fishermen adrift aboard their disabled vessel for roughly 30 hours have been rescued in the Bahamas.
Man dies diving off Harbour Island
POLICE in Eleuthera are investigating the death of a man who died following a fishing trip over the weekend.
BTC must explain failure of radio system
EXPERTS at the Bahamas Telecommunications Company will have to provide an account of why the government’s multi-million dollar communications infrastructure failed at the height of last week’s devastating category four hurricane, NEMA Director Captain Stephen Russell said yesterday.
Mom and pop shops biggest violators of price control
PRICE control inspectors have found that “mom and pop stores” are the biggest violators of price control regulations, according to senior inspector Theodore Curry yesterday.
Ministries to launch clean-up
THE Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has partnered with the Ministry of Social Services to launch an extensive clean-up campaign as part of its efforts to beautify the country.
Terrance Gibson sculls High Rock to win first place
AFTER touring the Family Islands and hosting several events in the capital, The Bahamian Brewery & Beverage Company hosted the Sands Beer ‘Man in the da Boat’ Sculling Championships and E-Class Regatta on Grand Bahama.