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Norman's Cay 'set for take off' via Miami investor

A Miami-based real estate private equity firm’s bid to develop a high-end, boutique resort on Norman’s Cay is “about to take off”, a Cabinet Minister has told Tribune Business, with the Government “in the final stages” of providing all necessary approvals.

'Get rich quick' mentality undermining Bahamas society

For many years our country has entertained, and engaged in, the gambling and National Lottery debate. Everyone has seemingly made it a point to make their case known.

Sentence cut from four years to 18 months

THE COURT of Appeal reduced the four-year sentence of man who wanted to plead guilty to simple drug possession at his arraignment, instead of possession of dangerous drugs with intent to supply.

Where are the journalists?

Where are the journalists in the country? All I see are “reporters” not journalists. I am very disappointed in what I read in the newspapers and hear on the radio and see on TV when it comes to news.

Three held after find of drugs and bulletproof vest

THREE men are in custody after police discovered a bullet proof vest, a quantity of marijuana and a ski mask.

Teenager questioned over shooting that leaves man fighting for his life

POLICE are questioning a teen in connection with a shooting that left a 29-year-old man in hospital fighting for his life.

Unruly behaviour breaks out in parliament

THE House of Assembly’s proceedings were marred by several unruly outbursts from the Opposition benches yesterday as Bahamians eagerly awaited Prime Minister Perry Christie’s latest information on the referendum, which has now been delayed to January 28.

Remembering Sir Clifford

A PHOTO exhibition and essay competition highlighting the life, struggles and career of former Speaker of the House of Assembly and Governor-General Sir Clifford Darling is set to open on November 15.

Dead Foetus found in hospital parking lot

FREEPORT - Police are trying to determine how a dead foetus ended up in the parking lot near the Rand Memorial Hospital at the weekend.

Colombian held at airport after liquid cocaine find

A 28-year-old man from Antioquia, Colombia in police custody after the discovery of five kilos of liquid cocaine.

Billionaire hit by smear stories

MEDIA boss Wendell Jones has admitted in court he hired a columnist who went on to write defamatory articles about Lyford Cay billionaire Louis Bacon as part of a “smear campaign”, despite having heard the writer may be working for Mr Bacon’s adversary in a bitter dispute – fashion mogul Peter Nygard.

Lamm testifies in court

A CONTRACTOR, accused of possessing dangerous drugs with intent to supply, told the court that a man in a camouflage outfit, who he could not identify, tried to get inside his rental car while he, his daughter, former girlfriend, and another man were in traffic on Bernard Road.

Welcome for Obama vote

ANOTHER term in office for US President Barack Obama has signaled continued efforts to assist in reviving Haiti’s economy and securing the Bahamas’ financial services sector, Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said yesterday.

Plan to shock young with effects of crime

UNRULY youngsters are about to learn first-hand about the consequences of deviant behaviour as Urban Renewal launches “Operation Shock Therapy” today.

Your say: US and Caribbean seizing chances that lie ahead

IN 2011, St Kitts and Nevis faced spiralling crime and one of the world’s highest per capita homicide rates. Working with US government-sponsored legal advisors, the Kittitian government, police, and prosecutors put in place new policies and practices that led to a double-digit drop in the rate of violent crime, making communities safer.

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