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Poachers are killing the fishing industry

FISHING was once a lucrative business for our local fishermen. But no more.

Jitney driver dies after being shot in robbery

A BUS driver became the country’s latest murder victim when he was shot and robbed Monday evening.

Call to clamp down on poachers

FEARS have been raised over the future of the fishing industry by local fishermen who are calling on the government to ramp up its fight against poachers.

BRENT STUBBS: No medals but Bahamas did well for small nation

MOSCOW, Russia — The 14th IAAF World Championships didn’t end the way Team Bahamas expected.

National record for men's 4x100 relay team, women's team disqualified

MOSCOW, Russia — The time: 38.70 seconds. It was posted as a national record for the quartet of sprinters Adrian Griffith, Warren Fraser (he was under the weather over the past few days), Jamial Rolle and Shavez Hart as they clinched third place in the last of three heats in the semifinal of the men’s 4 x 100 metre relay.

Man shot dead in gunfight with police

A MAN died in a gunfire exchange with police during a weekend when nine persons were arrested for being in possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition.

Fred Mitchell's strange behaviour

FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell, during the budget debate in the House of Assembly earlier this year, made it clear that he wants to retire in the PLP government “with a comfortable life” and “continue to prosper with respect while no longer actively involved in public policy”.

Shortage of equipment blamed by Defence Force

THE Defence Force is handicapped by a shortage of equipment and human resources, Public Relations Officer Lieutenant Origin Deleveaux said yesterday.

Officers urged to treat civilians with are and respect

FREEPORT – Assistant Commissioner of Police Emrick Seymour told officers they are “servants of the public” and should treat civilians with “the utmost care and respect”.

TOUGH CALL: Stem cells and health tourism

IN one of his now infamous “Sith Lord” videos posted online, fashion mogul Peter Nygard is shown injecting himself with a hypodermic needle while exclaiming to awed onlookers at his Lyford Cay pleasure dome: “Ah, it feels so good – and you can see it’s working.”

Seven Colombian women arrested

A STRING of arrests this weekend saw seven Colombian women taken into custody for “unlawfully engaging in gainful employment” in addition to three persons found in possession of ammunition, an imitation firearm, a ski mask, and a bulletproof vest.

Trevorvano: Why I'm not at Moscow championships

"There was an issue and I have to respond to it," Bahamian athlete tells The Tribune about why he is not at the IAAF games.

Cash: Gibson criticises us after Anna Nicole?

FNM Chairman Darron Cash yesterday criticised Golden Gates MP Shane Gibson over his accusations that previous FNM administrations fast-tracked residency applications of former criminals.

Pistols found in bushes

DRUG Enforcement Unit officers found two pistols in bushes off Carmichael Road on Wednesday afternoon.

Supporting kids of courage

SUPPORTERS of an organisation that provides medically supervised dream trips to chronically ill children will seek to boost their fundraising efforts by taking part in next year’s Marathon Bahamas.

BRENT STUBBS: Who will win a medal at IAAF Worlds?

As you read this, I will be en route to Moscow, Russia, with high expectations to cover the 14th IAAF World Championships in Athletics.

Gibson: Lack of written guidelines problem for NIB

A LACK of “specific written policy guidelines” at the National Insurance Board is one of the biggest problems that NIB faces, National Insurance Minister Shane Gibson said yesterday.

US court rules against Dwight Major

AFTER having his application for a writ of habeas corpus denied by a District Court in North Carolina, convicted drug kingpin Dwight Major will not be leaving a US Federal Prison until at least 2016.

TALKING SENSE: Political hyperbole on the medical frontier

WHEN politicians train to be politicians, one of the first lessons they learn is about the use of hyperbole, the art of using obvious and intentional exaggeration to make a point.

Pharmacy veteran celebrates multiple milestones

The importance of the pharmacists in the healthcare process can often be overlooked when considering the medical profession. However, the person who has responsibility for dispensing drugs, plays a vital and conclusive role. They must be knowledgeable about not only the drug, but also a patient’s gender, general weight and height and medical status, all information that allows pharmacists to properly interpret the hundreds of prescriptions that pass their desks every day.

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