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Up to $1m of disaster supplies still missing

DISASTER Reconstruction Authority executive chairman Alex Storr estimates that between $250,000 to $1m worth of post Hurricane Dorian supplies belonging to the agency are still missing.

$60M ‘LOST’ IN POLLUTION FINES: FNM leader says the govt failing to act on environmental laws

FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said the country stands “to lose up to $60 million in uncollected fines” because the Davis administration has failed to act on environmental laws and punish polluters.

Devaughn Robinson doesn’t make the cut

Devaughn Robinson fell short in his bid to make the cut for the first leg of the Korn Ferry Tour that got started this week at the Sandals Emerald Bay in Exuma.

Officials confirm one school that employed candidate

GREG Gomez, FNM North Abaco bye-election candidate, was an educator at least once in the Miami-Dade County Public School system, school officials confirmed yesterday.

Minnis: party to move on from Ingraham

FNM leader Dr Hubert Minnis said with the results of the North Abaco bye-election in, the party will move beyond “the Ingraham factor.”

Storm floods 'frightening'

PRIME Minister Perry Christie with members of his Cabinet will go to Abaco and Eleuthera today to get a first hand account of the damage that Hurricane Sandy has left in its wake.

US Embassy presents four vessels to Royal Bahamas Police Force

FOUR vessels have been presented to the Royal Bahamas Police Force by the US Embassy to help to protect The Bahamas, with the boats to be assigned to New Providence, Abaco, Bimini and Grand Bahama.

American couple rebuild after Hurricane Dorian devastated their Guana Cay retirement home

AMERICANS Norvell and Mark Slezycki went on an emotional roller-coaster after Hurricane Dorian swept away their dream retirement home in Great Guana Cay, Abaco.

$200 FINE OR THREE MONTHS IN PRISON FOR FAKE COVID TEST

AN Abaco man who paid nearly $200 for a fake COVID test that he presented to officials at the airport in an attempt to return home must now pay $5,000 to avoid spending three months behind bars.

Dual reverse osmosis system installed at Rand

WATER Mission has completed the installation of a dual reverse osmosis system at the Rand Memorial Hospital to ensure there is always access to a safe water supply, especially following a disaster.

PARTY’S OVER: Police blame youngsters for problems caused at illegal lockdown events

POLICE Commissioner Paul Rolle said his officers will be out in full force to enforce new COVID-19 restrictions, as he revealed that officers have faced challenges recently with young people hosting parties.

Acting commander says RBDF doing 'tremendous work'

WHILE remaining quiet yesterday on Tellis Bethel’s extended leave from the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, Acting RBDF Commander Raymond King insisted the force has been doing “tremendous work” in his absence. Speaking at the RBDF’s media meet and gree

World famous chef ready to support hurricane zone

CELEBRITY chef José Andrés met with Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis and government officials yesterday morning with plans to provide water and freshly cooked meals to victims of Hurricane Dorian.Chef Andrés is founder of World Central Kitchen, a non-

EDITORIAL: In the face of the worst, we show our best

AS we write this, Grand Bahama is facing the worst possible scenario.

'There's nothing left' say saved US siblings

AFTER spending just over two days in a concrete room with no roof as Hurricane Dorian raged through Abaco, a group of storm-weathered American tourists told The Tribune “there’s nothing left”. Texan siblings Bryan and Heather Lee, and their friend J

All-Star Classic to help raise funds for Dorian relief

WITH the teams preparing for the New Providence Softball Association’s postseason, the Bahamas Softball Federation is still unsure if the eventual fastpitch champions will get a chance to play in a national round-robin tournament this year.With two o

UPDATED: Mom of seven beaten to death

A SINGLE mother of seven is dead following a suspected domestic dispute in Abaco.

Sponging revival stiffens on Long Island, Abaco

A dozen spongers on Long Island expressed interest in creating an association and reviving the industry in conjunction with an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) funded project.“It was encouraging to see so much support from the community in getti

Govt seeking $40m home repair donations

The government is aiming to raise $40m from private sector donors to finance “sustainable housing repairs or reconstruction” for Dorian victims who lacked the necessary insurance coverage. Documents released ahead of next Monday’s “pledging” confere

Customs warns: No 'short cuts' on new system

The Customs Department yesterday apologised to Abaco’s private sector for difficulties caused by its new system, but warned that previous “short cuts” are now no longer possible. In a statement to Tribune Business responding to concerns raised by th

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