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BTC upgrades 67 mobile locations

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) is enhancing 67 existing mobile sites throughout the Bahamas as a part of its recently-announced $26 million network upgrades.

Greg Christie Memorial Softball Tourney August 10

THE Greg Christie Memorial Softball Tournament is in its third year and organisers are excited to know that the tournament continues to grow and expose our future softball talent.

Ingraham should stay in House

EDITOR, The Tribune. I agree with Mr Kevin Evan’s position in his July 1, letter to the Editor that Mr Hubert Ingraham should stay on as the Member of Parliament

PRESS STATEMENT FROM THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) continues to closely monitor the progress of the two weather systems that are expected to produce gusty winds and heavy rains that could result in flooding in the low-lying, flood prone areas of the northwest Bahamas including the islands in the extreme northwest Bahamas of Grand Bahama, Bimini and Abaco through the weekend.

Western Air denies emergency landing

WESTERN Air CEO and president Sherrexia “Rexy” Rolle denied that one of the airline’s flight from Abaco experienced an emergency landing in Grand Bahama yesterday.

On Da Hook

LUKE MAILLIS set a Bahamas national record for a CWT (constant weight) freedive this week with 48 metres (157 feet) at Dean’s Blue Hole, Long Island at the Vertical Blue 2017.

Concern over rise in cases since January

THE Ministry of Health said the “marked increase” in COVID-19 positive cases and hospitalisations since January is “disconcerting”.

A new home at last

A YEAR after losing everything to Hurricane Dorian, Abaco resident Bernice Brown can now live comfortably in her new home thanks to Good Samaritans.

NIB replaces 438 lost smart cards

The National Insurance Board (NIB) says it is proactively working to assist Abaco and Grand Bahama residents seeking to replace National Insurance smart cards lost in Hurricane Dorian. It said its registration department has taken steps to simplify

Man detained over gun and drugs find

A Freeport man was arrested on Thursday for possession of firearms, ammunition and dangerous drugs, police reported.

SIX MEN QUESTIONED OVER KILLING

By CELESTE NIXON Tribune Staff Reporter cnixon@tribunemedia.net A NUMBER of people are being questioned by police in connection with the most recent Family Island murder. Superintendent Noel Curry, stationed on Abaco, confirmed yesterday evening that six

Two arrested after 'shotgun found'

TWO men from Abaco were arrested by police after a shotgun was allegedly found in their residence over the weekend.

Internet provider to offer 'pay as you go'

A wireless Internet Service Provider (ISP) yesterday said it plans to offer the Bahamas’ first ever ‘Pay as You Go’ residential Internet service.

Athletes of the future hold their own on the ‘big stage’

DESPITE the allure of many of the world’s top sprinters heating up the track, the athletes of the future certainly held their own on the “big stage” over the weekend, organisers of the BTC/IAAF World Relays junior competition programme said yesterday.

Bannister promises action on new Abaco shanty town

THE rapid construction of unregulated structures and the lay out of these homes in a new Abaco shanty town shows “there is tremendous collusion in the community by influential persons,” Works Minister Desmond Bannister said.

INSIGHT: Haitians are human beings - time to end discrimination

HURRICANE Dorian brought the many serious issues regarding shanty towns in Abaco into sharp focus. If ever doubted, it is now crystal clear that the residents of these communities are among the most vulnerable who live in our midst. It is also beyond question that these unfortunates remain victims of a brand of xenophobia so deep-rooted and persistent that not even a tragedy of this magnitude can assuage it.

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