SEIZED CASH WAS POKER WINNINGS
By LAMECH JOHNSON ljohnson@tribunemedia.net THE $26,000 that was confiscated from three Americans yesterday in Magistrate's Court was revealed to be a percentage of the more than $1 million overall winnings of a recent poker tournament at the Atlantis Re
$50,000 BAIL BOND AT RISK IF MAN CONVICTED
$50,000 BAIL BOND AT RISK IF MAN CONVICTED By LAMECH JOHNSON ljohnson@tribunemedia.net THREE persons who stood surety for a man who failed to appear at his drug trial more than two years ago are faced with having to pay his $50,000 bail bond if he is co
MAGISTRATE'S ABSENCE DELAYS SENTENCING OF CHILD RAPIST
By LAMECH JOHNSON ljohnson@tribunemedia.net THE punishment of a convicted child rapist who pleaded guilty to a robbery charge last November in Magistrate's Court was postponed for a week. Yesterday morning's adjournment in the sentencing of 38-year-old A
MAN FACES COURT OVER ATTEMPTED MURDER
A MAN was arraigned in Magistrate's Court yesterday afternoon in connection with a recent shooting, which left the victim in critical condition in hospital. Derek Duphon, 29, of New Providence Isles, appeared before Chief Magistrate Roger Gomez in Court
'IRREPARABLE DAMAGE' FEAR OVER CRAWFISH
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE illegal harvesting of undersized crawfish is far more prevalent among "day fisherman" than larger commercial vessels, the Bahamas Commercial Fishers Alliance (BCFA) president t
$800,000 to aid 'fiscal rebalance'
By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE Government yesterday secured nearly $800,000 in funding through a technical agreement with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Japanese government which, accordin
Anger at politicians from victims of tragedy
By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net FIRE victims yesterday condemned politicians for exploiting their tragedy for political gain. Bain and Grants Town residents affected by the blaze that killed a man and left two children
Bahamas Constituency Party to field ten candidates in election
By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net BAHAMAS Constituency Party leader Ali McIntosh yesterday announced that a newly-formed coalition of independent candidates aims to either directly contest, or support a candidate in all
TWO MEN FACE COURT OVER SERIES OF ARMED ROBBERY CHARGES
By LAMECH JOHNSON ljohnson@tribunemedia.net TWO men were arraigned in Magistrate's Court yesterday on multiple armed robbery and stealing charges in separate cases. In the first of two arraignments, Kemel Blanc, 26, of 229 Ghana Circle, appeared before C
Anger at politicians from victims of tragedy
By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net FIRE victims yesterday condemned politicians for exploiting their tragedy for political gain. Bain and Grants Town residents affected by the blaze that killed a man and left two children
Bahamas Constituency Party to field ten candidates in election
By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net BAHAMAS Constituency Party leader Ali McIntosh yesterday announced that a newly-formed coalition of independent candidates aims to either directly contest, or support a candidate in all
Mother's tears in court for murder victim
By LAMECH JOHNSON ljohnson@tribunemedia.net THE MOTHER and grandmother of a 30-year-old woman who was sexually assaulted and murdered on a Friday morning two years ago broke down in Supreme Court during a pathologists' testimony. Christina Swain, mother
Cancer victim gets appeal date over drug conviction
Cancer victim gets appeal date over drug conviction By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net A MAN with cancer, who is challenging the minimum four-year prison sentence he received after being convicted of drug possession last
POLICE SEEK ARMED ROBBERS
POLICE are searching for two men in connection with the armed robbery of a food store this weekend. According to reports, the men entered John Chea, on Wulff Road, armed with handguns and demanded cash sometime after 4pm Saturday. The robbers escaped with
EXCLUSIVE: HOMES GIVEN OUT WITHOUT MORTGAGES BY PLP MINISTRY
By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net TWELVE homes in six government subdivisions are being occupied without mortgages, The Tribune has learned. According to Tribune sources close to the matter, the homes are located in Suns
Health centre opening a sign of better care
MATTHEW TOWN, Inagua - The construction of community healthcare centres in various islands of The Bahamas has allowed the Government to consolidate access to quality healthcare for Bahamians, including those in the far-flung islands, Minister of Health Dr
Blackout fears BEC repairs
Blackout fears BEC repairs By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net MAJOR blackouts can be expected on New Providence as a result of overdue maintenance at the Bahamas Electricity Corporation, PLP chairman Bradley Roberts clai
EXCLUSIVE: HOMES GIVEN OUT WITHOUT MORTGAGES BY PLP MINISTRY
By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net TWELVE homes in six government subdivisions are being occupied without mortgages, The Tribune has learned. According to Tribune sources close to the matter, the homes are located in Suns
TWO MEN FACE COURT OVER SERIES OF ARMED ROBBERY CHARGES
By LAMECH JOHNSON ljohnson@tribunemedia.net TWO men were arraigned in Magistrate's Court yesterday on multiple armed robbery and stealing charges in separate cases. In the first of two arraignments, Kemel Blanc, 26, of 229 Ghana Circle, appeared before C
Sir Durward improving
Sir Durward improving THE health of prominent Bahamian Sir Durward Knowles was said to have made a slight improvement in hospital yesterday. Sir Durward, 94, was admitted to hospital suffering from pneumonia last week. A family friend said the former Oly
'We don't know how to handle small business'
'We don't know how to handle small business' By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net A Bahamian small and medium-sized business development agency should have been created 20 years ago, a local entrepreneur said yesterda
Lawyer calls for help over US visas
Lawyer calls for help over US visas By KHRISNA VIRGIL kvirgil@tribunemedia.net AFTER almost five years of helping an "alarming number" of Bahamians regain once revoked United States visas, an immigration lawyer is calling for the government's interventi
Mother's tears in court for murder victim
By LAMECH JOHNSON ljohnson@tribunemedia.net THE MOTHER and grandmother of a 30-year-old woman who was sexually assaulted and murdered on a Friday morning two years ago broke down in Supreme Court during a pathologists' testimony. Christina Swain, mother
'Best man for the job is a woman'
FNM candidate Loretta Butler-Turner pledged to tackle problems facing Long Islanders in her bid to become the first woman elected to the seat. Mrs Butler-Turner visted her hometown as a candidate hopeful on Friday and was met by a cheering crowd. Sitting
Speed Week helps charities
TWO months after Bahamas Speed Week Revival brought more than 40 classic and modern racing cars to Nassau from around the world, the organisation is presenting four local charities with a donation raised at the gala banquet and auction of promises sponsor
Groups join community gardening scheme
Groups join community gardening scheme By Gladstone Thurston Bahamas Information Services NEW Providence's Urban Renewal Centres, primary schools and youth clubs have joined in the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources' community gardening initi
Bahamas Constituency Party to field ten candidates in election
By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net BAHAMAS Constituency Party leader Ali McIntosh yesterday announced that a newly-formed coalition of independent candidates aims to either directly contest, or support a candidate in all
Convicted paedophile's appeal delayed
Convicted paedophile's appeal delayed By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net THE Court of Appeal hearing of convicted paedophile Andre Birbal was delayed yesterday because defence counsel had not filed the written arguments c
ZERO TOLERANCE PROVES A SUCCESS
By LAMECH JOHNSON ljohnson@tribunemedia.net POLICE hailed the New Year's day Junkanoo parade as a "success", underscoring their zero tolerance mandate yesterday. Supt Stephen Dean, National Crime Prevention Office, said there were a few minor incidents w
Groups join community gardening scheme
Groups join community gardening scheme By Gladstone Thurston Bahamas Information Services NEW Providence's Urban Renewal Centres, primary schools and youth clubs have joined in the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources' community gardening initi
Cancer victim gets appeal date over drug conviction
Cancer victim gets appeal date over drug conviction By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net A MAN with cancer, who is challenging the minimum four-year prison sentence he received after being convicted of drug possession last
Convicted paedophile's appeal delayed
Convicted paedophile's appeal delayed By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net THE Court of Appeal hearing of convicted paedophile Andre Birbal was delayed yesterday because defence counsel had not filed the written arguments c
EXCLUSIVE: HOMES GIVEN OUT WITHOUT MORTGAGES BY PLP MINISTRY
By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net TWELVE homes in six government subdivisions are being occupied without mortgages, The Tribune has learned. According to Tribune sources close to the matter, the homes are located in Suns
Groups join community gardening scheme
Groups join community gardening scheme By Gladstone Thurston Bahamas Information Services NEW Providence's Urban Renewal Centres, primary schools and youth clubs have joined in the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources' community gardening initi
Cancer victim gets appeal date over drug conviction
Cancer victim gets appeal date over drug conviction By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net A MAN with cancer, who is challenging the minimum four-year prison sentence he received after being convicted of drug possession last
Convicted paedophile's appeal delayed
Convicted paedophile's appeal delayed By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net THE Court of Appeal hearing of convicted paedophile Andre Birbal was delayed yesterday because defence counsel had not filed the written arguments c
Anger at politicians from victims of tragedy
By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net FIRE victims yesterday condemned politicians for exploiting their tragedy for political gain. Bain and Grants Town residents affected by the blaze that killed a man and left two children
Delay over $100 millionfraud ruling
Delay over $100 millionfraud ruling By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net A MAGISTRATE delayed her ruling in a $100 million attempted fraud case yesterday to inquire from Supt Elliston Rahming why prison officers disobeyed
Haitians told to use their vote
Haitians told to use their vote By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net HAITIAN president Michel Martelly yesterday advised Bahamians of Haitian descent to band together and lobby for a political party that they feel would be
Haitians told to use their vote
Haitians told to use their vote By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net HAITIAN president Michel Martelly yesterday advised Bahamians of Haitian descent to band together and lobby for a political party that they feel would be
Woman accused over school
Woman accused over school By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net A WOMAN accused of owning a private school that was reportedly operating without the required documents to do so will be arraigned in Magistrate's Court today.
Trio accused of accused of defrauding bank of cash are granted bail
Trio accused of accused of defrauding bank of cash are granted bail By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net THREE men arraigned in Magistrate's Court yesterday in connection with defrauding a local bank of cash, one of them ac
Murderer to hear fate tomorrow after death sentence overturned
Murderer to hear fate tomorrow after death sentence overturned By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net MURDER convict Maxo Tido will reappear in the Supreme Court tomorrow morning for resentencing, more than half a year after
Woman accused over school
Woman accused over school By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net A WOMAN accused of owning a private school that was reportedly operating without the required documents to do so will be arraigned in Magistrate's Court today.
Trio accused of accused of defrauding bank of cash are granted bail
Trio accused of accused of defrauding bank of cash are granted bail By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net THREE men arraigned in Magistrate's Court yesterday in connection with defrauding a local bank of cash, one of them ac
Murderer to hear fate tomorrow after death sentence overturned
Murderer to hear fate tomorrow after death sentence overturned By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net MURDER convict Maxo Tido will reappear in the Supreme Court tomorrow morning for resentencing, more than half a year after
Woman accused over school
Woman accused over school By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net A WOMAN accused of owning a private school that was reportedly operating without the required documents to do so will be arraigned in Magistrate's Court today.
Trio accused of accused of defrauding bank of cash are granted bail
Trio accused of accused of defrauding bank of cash are granted bail By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net THREE men arraigned in Magistrate's Court yesterday in connection with defrauding a local bank of cash, one of them ac
Murderer to hear fate tomorrow after death sentence overturned
Murderer to hear fate tomorrow after death sentence overturned By LAMECH JOHNSON Tribune Staff Reporter ljohnson@tribunemedia.net MURDER convict Maxo Tido will reappear in the Supreme Court tomorrow morning for resentencing, more than half a year after
Mother's tears in court for murder victim
By LAMECH JOHNSON ljohnson@tribunemedia.net THE MOTHER and grandmother of a 30-year-old woman who was sexually assaulted and murdered on a Friday morning two years ago broke down in Supreme Court during a pathologists' testimony. Christina Swain, mother