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Woman drowns as car plunges into canal

FREEPORT – The body of a young woman was retrieved from a vehicle that went into a canal in an upscale residential area early Sunday morning.

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Two men wanted for questioning

FREEPORT – Police have issued an all points bulletin for two men suspected of armed robbery on Grand Bahama.

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Policeman in hospital after hit and run

FREEPORT - A police motorcyclist who was injured in a hit-and- run traffic accident on Tuesday is listed in stable condition in hospital.

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Identity of crash victims revealed

FREEPORT – Police have officially released the names of the fourth and fifth traffic fatality victims on Grand Bahama.

Financial analysts meet the Commission

The Certified Financial Analysts (CFA) Society of the Bahamas (CFASB) has met with Securities Commission of the Bahamas (SCB) representatives for dialogue on matters impacting the sector.

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Two arrested after 'shotgun found'

TWO men from Abaco were arrested by police after a shotgun was allegedly found in their residence over the weekend.

Woman injured in crash dies of wounds

FREEPORT – A female driver who was seriously injured in a car accident on Sunday has died, pushing the traffic fatality count on the streets of Grand Bahama to seven.

Two business raided within hours

TWO businesses on Pioneers Way were reportedly robbed at gunpoint on Monday, police said yesterday.

Power cut off in schools as government fails to pay the bill

NEKO Grant, Free National Movement for Central Grand Bahama, yesterday criticised the government after the power supply was disconnected at all of the island’s 14 government schools because of non payment of bills.

16 more National Sports Hall of Famers

THE National Sports Hall of Fame will be increased by 16 when the 2014 Class is enshrined on Friday night.

Loan for PMH's Critical Care unit 'finalised'

The Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) has “finalised” the loan to purchase essential medical equipment for its new Critical Care Block, although its managing directors did not give dates and details on how this would be secured.

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Azariah Smith gets the opportunity of a lifetime

AWARDED SCHOLARSHIP TO THE IMG ACADEMY IN FLORIDA NEXT FALL

PREP basketball player Azariah Smith received the opportunity of a lifetime when she was awarded a scholarship to one of the most prestigious sports academies in Florida.

Too much credit for Roberts

I would like to respond to a letter that was published in the May 21 edition of The Nassau Guardian. It was written by the popular radio talk show host and rabid Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) supporter

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Competition fearson Super Value's City Markets 'deal'

RIVAL food retailers have voiced fears that allowing Super Value to acquire City Markets' remaining stores would create a "virtual monopoly" in the New Providence supermarket business, with an estimated 60-80 per cent market share.

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PI Straw Market relaunch to boost tourism’s authenticity

Senior Atlantis executives say the Paradise Island Straw Market’s relaunch, and creation of the accompanying Food Village, will provide tourists with more authentic experiences.

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Judge steps aside from MP's civil trial

A SUPREME Court judge has recused himself from hearing Fox Hill MP Shonel Ferguson’s civil trial after revelations that Official Opposition Leader Philip “Brave” Davis is due to swear an affidavit in the matter, The Tribune can confirm.

Private sector is ‘100% ready’ on plastics ban

Major supermarket and fast-food restaurant chains yesterday pledged they are “100 percent ready” for single-use plastics ban that takes effect tomorrow despite the extra costs they will incur.

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Amid travel concerns over coronavirus, BLTA completes final trials for Fed, Davis Cup teams

VETERAN player/captain Marvin Rolle has secured the fourth and final spot on the Bahamas Davis Cup team, while Larikah Russell and Simone Pratt earned the third and fourth spots on the Fed Cup team. But there’s still some concern about whether or not

Businesses ‘test water’ over extra night hours

Super Value’s principal yesterday said the supermarket chain plans to “test the waters” with 8pm closings after the nightly curfew was eased but voiced scepticism the move would increase sales.

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D'Aguilar slams Baha Mar buyer

FORMER Baha Mar Director Dionisio D’Aguilar declared yesterday that the recently announced prospective buyer of Baha Mar, Hong Kong-based Chow Tai Fook Enterprises, is “unsuited to invest in The Bahamas”.