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$660,000 missing from Road Traffic

TRANSPORT and Aviation Minister Glenys Hanna Martin yesterday revealed that Royal Bahamas Police Force officials are currently probing missing resources at the Road Traffic Department’s Abaco office valued at more than $660,000.

Chicken producer in 25% production fall

An Abaco-based poultry producer said yesterday its production had dropped 20-25 per cent over the past 18 months because some Bahamian wholesalers simply did not want to “play ball” and buy local.

Environmental activist 'exceedingly happy' over action against oil spill company

A LOCAL environmental activist is “exceedingly happy” that action is being taken against the company responsible for last summer’s Exuma oil spill, adding it has been long overdue.

PM: Govt is seeking more psychiatric aid for Hurricane Dorian survivors

PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis says his administration is seeking to engage more psychiatrists and psychologists to have them speak with Hurricane Dorian survivors who may still be suffering from trauma associated with the deadly storm.

EDITORIAL: What are we doing to tackle climate change at home?

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis took his warnings over climate change to Abaco on Friday.

Bishop claims ‘nasty attack’ as he says police searched church

BISHOP Silbert Mills has condemned what he calls a “nasty attack” levelled against him after police reportedly searched his church in Abaco.

$12m plan to upgrade Moore’s Island infrastructure

WORKS and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears said his ministry plans to invest more than $12m on much needed infrastructural upgrades and repairs on Moore’s Island, Abaco.

Home repairs scheme launched in Grand Bahama

THE home repairs programme was officially launched in Grand Bahama on Wednesday by State Social Services and Urban Development Minister Lisa Rahming.

BTC: 4G sparks 800% mobile data increase

THE Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) chief executive says the newly-privatised carrier’s fourth generation (4G) network has sparked a 60 per cent increase in cellular voice traffic, with mobile data up 800 per cent.

V Alfred Gray: I never fired Gomez

A MINISTER has denied firing the FNM candidate for North Abaco after the PLP became the government in May.

October vote?

THE BY-ELECTION in North Abaco could happen as soon as October, PLP candidate Renardo Curry said yesterday. Mr Curry remained tight-lipped on the exact date for the contest - though he did say we should expect it in “a month or two”.

Severe weather not an indicator

THE Bahamas Meteorological Department is predicting a below average hurricane season this year, with two storms reaching category three strength or higher.

‘We don’t know how long our money will last’

RISING prices brought on by inflation have created a difficult situation for some people who were already struggling financially before this latest hurdle.

More than 500 apprehensions of irregular migrants under Operation Restore

MORE than 500 irregular migrants have been apprehended in the last month, said Immigration Minister Keith Bell.

Relief order extended for Dorian reconstruction

THE government is extending its current tax relief order to continue to support reconstruction efforts in Abaco and Grand Bahama, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday.

‘WE HAD NOTHING TO HIDE FROM UN’: Johnson responds to factfinding visit on immigration issues

FINANCIAL Services, Trade, Industry and Immigration Minister Elsworth Johnson told The Tribune yesterday he welcomed the United Nations’ recent inspectorial visit to The Bahamas as “we have nothing to hide”.

Private sector hire aids Dorian debris oversight

The Disaster Reconstruction Authority (DRA) says it has hired Abaco based J&G Pavers to manage the Green Turtle Cay debris management site.

Gibson: Hurricane workers were abusing overtime

WATER and Sewerage Corporation executive chairman Adrian Gibson said officials uncovered an “abuse of overtime” among a handful of workers doing restoration on Abaco following Hurricane Dorian.

Mia’s Abaco-inspired dishes land her top spot in culinary competition

Hurricane Dorian couldn’t put a stop to her dreams, and neither could a malfunctioning oven.

Davis: Provide debt relief for victims of hurricane

OPPOSITION Leader Philip “Brave” Davis has appealed to those in the commercial sector to provide a minimum of 60 days debt relief to storm victims following the passage of Hurricane Dorian.He added this should include temporary relief from mortgage p

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