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Two held after marijuana plants found

TWO persons were arrested and taken into custody in Abaco after police discovered 60 potted marijuana plants this week.

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FNM set to ratify Family Island candidates

THE Free National Movement (FNM) is nearing the completion of its 2017 general election campaign lineup, with party Chairman Sidney Collie telling The Tribune on Friday that the organisation expects to ratify several Family Island candidates in the coming weeks.

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Bahamian author in book signing at logos

LOGOS Bookstore in the Harbour Bay Shopping Plaza will host Bahamian author Amanda Diedrick for a book signing on Saturday from 11am to 2pm.

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‘Country loses nearly $100m yearly to alcohol and tobacco smuggling’

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said officials believe the country loses nearly $100m yearly through alcohol and tobacco smuggling.

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Volunteers battle Abaco fires

VOLUNTEER firefighters spent over 30 hours battling a number of fires that erupted in Marsh Harbour and Spring City on Friday.

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Realtor follows in father's footsteps

A Bahamian realtor is following in his father’s footsteps, joining his firm after recently passing the Bahamas Real Estate Association (BREA) exam.

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Helicopter crash victim released from hospital

FLORIDA real estate developer Jeffery Soffer, one of four survivors of the Abaco helicopter crash that killed one passenger, has been released from hospital, according to reports.

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Going out of the box to land a catch

BAHAMAS Sport Fishing Network expert Chang Chin led a Memorial Day weekend charter to the northern Exumas where up to 50 boats were in the pocket at Ship Channel. Needless to say, fish were hard to find there - but down by Highbourne was a different story.

At least 30 illegal immigrants detained

OFFICIALS on Abaco apprehended at least 30 illegal Haitian immigrants after their vessel ran aground on the island yesterday, Immigration Director William Pratt said.

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Truckers, Wildcats keep All-Star titles in Nassau

The Bahamas Softball Federation’s All-Star Classic on Sunday in aid of Hurricane Dorian relief saw the Commando Security Truckers and the Sunshine Auto Wildcats keeping the titles here in New Providence. In the late game played on Sunday night to co

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61 new cases of COVID-19

THE Ministry of Health recorded 61 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday.

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15 NEW CASES CONFIRMED

FIFTEEN new cases of COVID-19 were recorded on Wednesday.

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13 new cases of COVID-19

THE Ministry of Health has reported 13 new cases of COVID-19.

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39 new cases of COVID-19, one confirmed death on Monday

The Ministry of Health reported that there were 39 new cases of COVID-19 and one confirmed death on Monday.

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520 new cases of COVID-19

There were 520 new cases of COVID-19 reported on Thursday – a new record for a single day – bringing the total number to 24,996.

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Employee is suspended as ambulance is used for prom

THE Public Hospitals Authority yesterday condemned the use of a government ambulance by a teenage girl for her prom entrance in Abaco last Friday.

Minister ‘excited’ by web shop regulation process

TOURISM Minister Obie Wilchcombe yesterday said the government is in the process of finalising when key elements of the new gaming legislation are to be implemented as web shops transition into regulated operations.

Anatol Rodgers senior boys get 3rd place trophy in pre-season basketball tournament in Marsh Harbour

IN preparation for what they expect will be a much better regular season, the Anatol Rodgers Timberwolves took two teams to participate in the preseason basketball tournament in Marsh Harbour, Abaco where their senior boys returned with the third place trophy.

Planned shanty town demolition in Abaco sparking mixed reactions

THE government’s latest push to demolish shanty town structures is sparking mixed reactions from Abaco residents — fear from those set to be displaced and cheers from those ready for the communities to be eliminated.

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Onego Traveller: Clean up crews to assist with oil remediation efforts – (updated with video)

CLEAN up crews have been deployed to Abaco to assist with oil remediation efforts after a cargo ship that was carrying heavy fuel onboard sank in waters in the southern part of the island.