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POLICE NET $3M IN DRUG SEIZURES

  DRUGS Enforcement Unit (DEU) officers discovered more than $1m worth of marijuana on Thursday afternoon in Exuma, hours after they seized $2m worth of marijuana on a boat in waters off New Providence.

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Miss Bahamas contestants get creative for National Dress competition and float parade

With an explosion of colour and creativity, the 2016 Miss Bahamas contestants celebrated Bahamian history and culture as they participated in the National Dress competition immediately following a float parade throughout the streets of New Providence.

BLTA TO host 15th Annual ITF Junkanoo Bowl starting July 4

THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) is all set to host its 15th Annual International Tennis Federation (ITF) Junkanoo Bowl Tournament July 4-9.

Landfill manager eyes metal recycling

The New Providence landfill manager said yesterday it was still in talks with the Government about revising its current five-year management contract, although it hopes to have its recycling facility operational soon.

Study aims to improve Rand Hospital services

A TRIPARTITE observational study is being undertaken by the Ministry of Health, Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) and the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) aimed at improving health care services at the Rand Memorial Hospital/Grand Bahama Health Services.

‘Ossie the Sports Insider’ top 10 high school basketball rankings

OSWALD Simmons, better known as “Ossie the Sports Insider,” released his latest standings for the senior boys and girls High School Basketball Top 10 Rankings.

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Davis: ‘We stand for consumer rights’ at opening of Consumer Affairs new offices

THE Ministry of Economic Affairs opened the Consumer Affairs and the Consumer Protection Commission building yesterday, with Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis calling the opening an “historic milestone”.

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Azario’s family excluded from motion to overturn Coroner’s Court ruling

A SUPREME Court judge rejected an application from Azario Major’s family to be included as respondents to a constitutional motion seeking to overturn the Coroner’s Court finding that Major’s death was a homicide by manslaughter.

Press secretary avoids Immigration questions

PRESS secretary Keishla Adderley sidestepped questions about the leadership of the Department of Immigration yesterday.

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Man accused of accomplice's death in botched murder scheme

A MAN was remanded to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services yesterday for the death of his accomplice in a botched murder scheme after a string of attempted murders.

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Jones posts 6th double-double of season

(AP) – BAHAMIAN WNBA star Jonquel Jones scored 24 points with 11 rebounds and five steals but it wasn’t enough as the Chicago Sky beat the Connecticut Sun 91-83 yesterday.

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Silence over ZNS talks with union

THERE has been no word on the progress of talks between union leaders and ZNS executives following the recent staff shuffle at the Broadcasting Corporation of the Bahamas and an alleged sick-out.

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Ten men held by police

POLICE detained ten men for questioning in two separate operations over the weekend. The first, "Operation Zero", was held between the hours of 8pm on Friday and 4

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Brogdon makes Collegiate Equestrian Zone Finals

BAHAMIAN collegiate rider Carisa Brogdon is fulfilling the early promise she showed as a freshman both in and out of the riding ring.

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PM pays tribute to Harry Belafonte

AFTER the death of Harry Belafonte, aged 96, Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis has paid tribute to a man he called "a friend of The Bahamas".

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And the winners are . . .

THE annual Tribune Easter colouring contest came to an end on Friday.

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Racing to bring an end to polio

HUNDREDS of Rotarians and supporters turned out for the End Polio Bed Race at the Marathon Mall on Saturday. Organised by Joanne Smith and Paul Cartwright of the East Nassau Rotary Club, the event raised about $10,000 for Rotary International's global cam

Student stories ready for showtime

Student stories ready for showtime What: COB Short Film Festival 2012 When: April 12, 10:00 am Where: Harry C. Moore Library Auditorium, College of the Bahamas Documentaries Ya Haitian Self This short documentary explores the Haitian/Bahamian stigma t

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Man cleared of bank robbery

ONE of two men on trial for the 2010 armed robbery of a local bank was acquitted yesterday.

Next stop prison for wanted man

Next stop prison for wanted man By SANCHESKA BROWN Tribune Staff Reporter sbrown@tribunemedia.net A PRISONER who escaped from custody more than a month ago was back behind bars last night after being spotted taking a jitney ride. Frederick Green, alias