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Judge doubts lawyer’s reason for no-show in Deputy PM robbery case

A JUDGE admitted her scepticism of the explanation given by a lawyer as to why he could not appear for a status hearing yesterday concerning his clients who stand trial next month charged with the robbery of Deputy Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ home.

Chris Brown Invite gets an 'A' grade

ALTHOUGH he considers himself his biggest critic, Chris ‘Fireman’ Brown would give nothing less than a grade A to the organising and executing of his second annual Chris Brown Bahamas Invitational.

Tourism sector showed ‘signs of softness’ in early 2016 says Central Bank

THE Bahamas’s tourism sector showed “signs of softness” over the first quarter of 2016 the Central Bank has revealed, with total room revenue falling approximately five per cent over the previous year.

Dispute over who should release report on Carnival

NEARLY six weeks after the official Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival economic and revenue report was completed, Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe and Bahamas National Festival Commission Chairman Paul Major are at odds over who should release the information to the media.

Deputy Prime Minister robbery suspect shot dead by police

A MAN awaiting trial for the robbery of Deputy Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis was shot dead by police in Yellow Elder Gardens after 5pm on Monday. According to a police source, the dead man is Jeffrey “Bongo” King, one of three men facing trial for a robbery at Mr Davis’ home in 2013.

Officials deny dolphin and calf separated at Blackbeard’s Cay

A DEPARTMENT of Marine Resources senior official yesterday denied claims by concerned local environmental activists that a mother dolphin and her recently born male calf were allegedly separated prematurely at Blackbeard’s Cay.

Bishop believes referendum is about same-sex marriage

BISHOP Walter Hanchell said yesterday he believes the upcoming referendum is not about gender equality but rather about “making provisions in our Constitution to accommodate same-sex marriages in order to bring The Bahamas in line with other nations”.

Funding increases in a number of ministries

THE Office of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Public Services and the Ministry of Environment and Housing all received substantial funding increases in the 2016/2017 budget.

Poultry farmer’s eight year land wait persists

AN ABACO poultry farmer was yesterday still waiting for the Government to give him ownership of his property despite the transaction being verbally approved by the Prime Minister.

Officials gather at Senate to sign Book of Condolences

GOVERNMENT officials along with members of the wider political community gathered at the Senate on Friday to sign the book of condolences in the wake of Queen Elizabeth II’s death.

Gus Cooper hailed as he is honoured by Arawak Homes

FAMILY and loved ones gathered at the opening of the Winston “Gus” Cooper Manor yesterday, remembering the man best known as a visionary leader of the Valley Boys Junkanoo group.

Union leaders pay their respects to Paul Adderley

AS THE country continues to mourn the passing of former Attorney General Paul Adderley, union heads praised his contribution to the Bahamas.

Three run in North Abaco by-election

Nomination day in North Abaco - Follow the action on Twitter with Tribune242.

Bahamas send off for Harlem dancers

THE Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble concluded its final lap of a Caribbean tour in the Bahamas, during a Friday performance that riveted the large audience.

Maynard: i have no fear over lawsuit threats

FREE National Movement Chairman Charles Maynard yesterday said he is not startled by threats of a forthcoming defamation lawsuit against him over comments made regarding the appointment of the PLP’s key spokesman to the board of directors for the Water and Sewage Corporation (WSC).

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