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Cyclist dies after collision

POLICE in Abaco are investigating a traffic accident that has left a man dead.

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On Da Hook

DEEP drop fishing has been the theme for the most part in in the Bahamas this week, with reports coming in from Grand Bahama, Abaco and as far south as Inagua.

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$25,000 of cocaine seized

ABACO Police discovered $25,000 worth of cocaine in Dundas Town, but the suspects managed to escape on foot.

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Grand Cay woman caught with drugs in suitcase

A 21-year-old woman from Grand Cay, Abaco is in police custody on Thursday after she was arrested for possession of marijuana and cocaine found in a suitcase.

Police seek man in libel probe

POLICE are seeking the public’s help in locating 28–year-old Leandrell Symonette of Marsh Harbour and Dundas Town, Abaco, who they believe can help with an ongoing intentional libel investigation.

Correction

IN an article published in The Tribune on Wednesday, August 29, Mrs Sylvia Poitier was incorrectly identified as one of two persons kidnapped by would-be bank robbers in Marsh Harbour, Abaco.

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Two held over drugs find

TWO people were arrested after police searched a residence and discovered dangerous drugs and ammunition.According to police, shortly after 7.30pm on Tuesday officers of the Rapid Response Unit executed a search warrant at house on Abaco Drive where

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Teen accused of murder bid

A 17-YEAR-OLD boy was charged in the Magistrate’s court on Friday with attempted murder in Abaco.

Nurses stage sit-in at Abaco health centre

NURSES at the Marsh Harbour Clinic, Abaco, staged a sit-in yesterday over unresolved maintenance and infrastructure issues.

Tom Brady and Michael Jordan play basketball in the Abacos

SOCIAL media has been abuzz for the past two days after footage of two sporting legends - Super Bowl winning quarterback Tom Brady and six-times NBA champion Michael Jordan - circulated showing them enjoying a pickup game of basketball in the Abacos.

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Man whose passenger died in Abaco car crash charged

A MAN was charged yesterday with causing the death of a passenger in a car crash in Abaco this summer.

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Cornish pleads not guilty to charges of rape, assault and death threats

NORTH Abaco MP Kirk Cornish yesterday denied accusations that he raped, assaulted and threatened to kill a woman earlier this year.

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Thompson: Extend Recovery Zone Order

EAST Grand Bahama MP Kwasi Thompson called for the government to extend the Special Economic Recovery Zone order for Grand Bahama and Abaco in the wake of Hurricane Nicole.

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Cornish trial for alleged rape and physical assault set for April 2024

NORTH Abaco MP Kirk Cornish’s trial for alleged rape and physical assault against his ex-girlfriend is set to begin on April 29, 2024.

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Three arrested in Abaco over marijuana and cash seizure

THREE men were arrested in Abaco earlier this week after they were allegedly caught with cash and what is suspected to be marijuana.According to ASP Terecita Pinder, shortly after 5pm on Monday officers went to an area of Forest Drive, Murphy Town wh

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Police find body of man in a van

ABACO police discovered the body of an adult man in a van Saturday afternoon. However, the officer in charge of the island said foul play is not suspected at this time, but an autopsy will be carried out to determine the cause of death. A video sur

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Abaco restaurant shut down over 8pm closure

AN Abaco restaurant was shut down and the owner could face prosecution after allegedly failing to close at 8pm as mandated by the COVID-19 emergency orders. According to police, shortly after 11pm on Wednesday police and defence force officers went

Home repairs poised to start

THE Disaster Reconstruction Authority is scheduled to begin its home repair programme for Hurricane Dorian victims in Grand Bahama and Abaco early next month. The programme, set to begin the first week of February, will involve vouchers being disper

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31-year-old from Abaco charged with murder

A 31-year-old Abaco man accused of killing a father of two was charged with murder in the Marsh Harbour Magistrate’s Court yesterday. Kevin Gabriel, of Crockett Drive, appeared before Magistrate A Evans. It is alleged that on Friday, July 19, the ac

50 pilots head to Abaco for July 4 celebration

ABOUT 50 American pilots are flying into Abaco from Florida as part of a special Fly In programme to celebrate the US Independence holiday.