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Injunction prevents layoffs of 140 BTC staff
THE Bahamas Communications and Public Officers Union has filed an injunction preventing BTC from laying off 140 employees, according to union President Bernard Evans.
Shooting victim found dead in car
THE discovery of the body of a male, found shot dead in a car on the eastern end of Fire Trail Road early yesterday morning, has pushed the country’s murder count to 76 for the year, according to The Tribune’s records.
A Celebration of Psalms
THIS Sunday, the Christ the King Contemporary Gospel Chorale will celebrate five years of ministry with a concert under the theme “A Celebration of Psalms”.
Haitian shot during raid now in detention
THE Haitian shot by a police officer during a round up in Eleuthera last week is being held at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre, prompting fears that he will be deported without trial.
Sports notes
WHILE Wayne Russell got eliminated, Jacobi Bain is still alive in the Honduras Junior Bowl 2015 Tennis Tournament.
Mitchell calls for cameras and possible limits on public gatherings
FOX Hill MP Fred Mitchell has called for cameras to be installed at Fox Hill’s Freedom Park and possible restrictions on public gathering there after a man and woman were shot while standing in the area on Saturday afternoon.
Four students earn $57,000 scholarships
FOUR students from Anatol Rodgers High School have secured scholarships worth $57,000 each to some of the best universities in the hospitality and tourism management industry by winning an American competition in Florida.
Worlds 400 metre hurdles bronze medallist Jeffery Gibson hopes to ‘be a part of Club 47’
THE 2014-15 athletics season has been one of consistent progression for Bahamian national 400 metre record holder and newly minted IAAF World Championship bronze medallist Jeffery Gibson.
Schools open this week after all clear over storm
PUBLIC schools throughout the country will open this week instead of next week, Ministry of Education officials announced yesterday.
Murderer spared death sentence is given 35 years In prison
A MAN spared the death sentence by the Court of Appeal for the contract killing of a friend was re-sentenced to 35 years imprisonment on Friday.
NCAA: Michael Carey Jr signs national letter of intent to join Wagner University Seahawks programme in fall
IT HAS been a long, winding road toward his opportunity to make his break into NCAA Division I basketball, but that dream recently came to fruition for one Bahamian player. Michael Carey Jr signed his national letter of intent last week to join the Wagner University Seahawks programme for the Fall 2015 semester.
$3.1m scheme unveiled to improve Potter’s Cay
TRANSPORT and Aviation Minister Glenys Hanna Martin yesterday announced the government’s multi-million dollar plan to redevelop the Potter’s Cay Dock, which includes increased security and the revitalisation of an historic landmark in the area.
‘Is the government responsible for laying off BTC workers?’
DEMOCRATIC National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney on Friday chastised Prime Minister Perry Christie over his comments about journalists, when he said of the media “to hell with them”. DEMOCRATIC National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney has questioned whether the government was responsible for the potential layoffs of over 100 employees at the Bahamas Telecommunications Company.
Environmental challenge issued to mark Earth Day
FOR the third year, a leading environmental law and consulting firm is challenging high school teams to channel ideas and imagination into solving environmental issues that stymie folks, public entities and organisations far senior in years and experience. And this year, for the first time, the American embassy is joining the Earth Day challenge founded and sponsored by Ferreira & Company.
Crystal Strachan ‘runs with her heart’
IN addition to having a fit body, for Crystal Strachan the benefits of being an athlete include the lessons she has learned when it comes to patience and discipline.
Sports notes
THE most valuable player (MVP) from the City Bowling League competition last night was Johann Pyfrom of Telco Enterprises, who crushed the pins for a 246 high game and a 652 high three game set.
‘Petty’ minister criticised for failing to attend meeting
ATTORNEY Fred Smith yesterday criticised Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell for displaying “pettiness and immaturity” for declining to attend a scheduled meeting with the Grand Bahama Human Rights Association and a Haitian-American delegation to discuss the government’s new immigration policy.
BAISS softball playoffs start on Wednesday
THE Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools (BAISS) softball playoffs is all set to begin at the Freedom Farm in Yamacraw on Wednesday.
'Long Island needs some serious help'
Long Island will be the site of the seventh and latest Business Outlook when the one-day forum is held at Clarence Town’s Community Centre on November 12.
‘Terrified Haitians going into hiding’
THE Haitian community in Grand Bahama is “terrified” and people are going into hiding with their children in the aftermath of new immigration restrictions and raids on Saturday, a local human rights activist said yesterday.