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Stories
Man in court in connection with stabbing
By LAMECH JOHNSON
Stabbing suspect is 'shot making escape'
A MAN who is suspected of stabbing a woman in the head during a housebreaking was shot by the victim’s neighbour as he tried to make his escape.
Man dies in traffic accident
A 74-year-old man died in a traffic accident while walking on Tonique Williams-Darling Highway on Thursday. According to reports, the victim was walking along the highway shortly after 6 am when he was struck and killed by a 1996 Silver Toyota Sprinter driven by a 23-year-old man. His death constituted the fourth traffic fatality of the year. “We understand that the pedestrian was crossing the thoroughfare and the Toyota vehicle was travelling east-bound on Tonique WIlliams-Darling Highway,” Superintendent Craig Butler, officer-in-charge of the Traffic Division, said, adding: “The driver is a bit shaken as a result of the accident. He’s seeking medical attention and (we will) interview him as it relates to the current particulars of the event.”
Child abuse 'increase during summer vacation'
By DENISE MAYCOCK
Kurt McCartney murder trial set for 2015
By LAMECH JOHNSON
Man jailed over $1m drug seizure
By LAMECH JOHNSON
Sol Kerzner to step down as chairman
By RASHAD ROLLE Tribune Staff Reporter
Investigations into armed robbery
POLICE have issued a public appeal for any information that may assist investigations into an armed robbery at a Fox Hill food store this week.
Man fights for life after knife attack
A MAN is fighting for his life in hospital after being stabbed Wednesday night.
Suspect put on suicide watch
A MAGISTRATE ordered a bus driver to be put on suicide watch at Her Majesty’s Prison after he was charged with importation of firearms and multiple related offences.
BTC give $1.7m compensation after service outage
BTC has announced a $1.7m compensation package for customers following the Bahamas-wide disruption that left people out of service for nearly 24 hours last month.
Pair jailed for smuggling iguanas
TWO Romanian women accused of smuggling 13 critically endangered iguanas from the Bahamas into London were sentenced yesterday to one year in prison.
PM pays tribute to Dr Earle Francis
PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday remembered Rev Dr Earle Francis as an exemplar in the religious community who served the country in magnificent ways.
Two charged over $17m drug haul
TWO Jamaican men were arraigned yesterday in connection with the recent discovery of nearly $17 million worth of marijuana plants growing in the pine forest in East Grand Bahama.
Pledge to help tackle money laundering
PRIME Minister Perry Christie has pledged the country’s full support regarding anti-money laundering initiatives along with a concerted effort to combat the financing of acts of terrorism. Mr Christie said serious attention to the financial services sector in particular was important as more countries in the region are moving away from being based on goods to a delivery of services.
‘Christie embarrassed himself and the nation’
OPPOSITION Leader Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday Prime Minister Perry Christie “embarrassed” himself and the nation when he said Bahamians should “line up and come to him for advice”.
PM defiant over Lightbourne row
PRIME Minister Perry Christie remained defiant as he faced public criticism for his attempt to help Mr Ishmael Lightbourne, government’s VAT co-ordinator, with his financial problems.
GB Christian Council speaks out over recent murders
FREEPORT - The Grand Bahama Christian Council has expressed concerns over the recent murders in the past few days in Grand Bahama, especially the shooting death of a 15-year-old girl in Eight Mile Rock.
Nassau man charged with GB housebreaking
FREEPORT – A New Providence man has been charged in connection with a spree of housebreaking and stealing incidents on Grand Bahama.
Andros restoration project to be launched
THE South Andros Handicraft and Manufacturing Association will hold an official launching ceremony of the “South Andros Coastal Restoration and Coconut Project” on Thursday, April 10, at 10am at the Craft Centre in Motion Town, Long Bay Cays, South Andros.
Books donated to prisoners
FORMER gang leader Drexel Deal donated more than 300 copies of his new book, “The fight of my life is wrapped up in my father”, to Her Majesty’s Prison yesterday.
Cycling Club upcoming events
Saturday April 12th, 2014. - Grand Bahama-Pollo Tropical 5th annual ‘Ride for Charity’.
Tourist denied bail over death threats
A NEW England tourist was remanded to prison without bail yesterday after being charged with multiple criminal offences, including threats of death and possession of an unlicensed firearm.
Building a better mousetrap
DEPUTY Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis opened the 17th annual Southeastern Consortium of Minorities Engineers Mousetrap Car and Bottle Rocket Competition, which was held at the Jack Hayward High School grounds in Grand Bahama last weekend.
Sandals donates doors and linen to Bain and Grants Town
SANDALS Royal Bahamian donated almost 50 bags of linen and more than 40 doors to the Bain and Grants Town Advancement Association last week.
Greenslade: Accused officer to have his say over jailhouse wedding
POLICE Commissioner Ellison Greenslade said yesterday that the assistant superintendent set to be charged for authorising a jailhouse wedding will have a chance to defend himself in court.
Web shops hand out $100m in unregulated mortgages
The web shop industry has issued close to $100 millionworth of mortgages that are outside the Central Bank’s regulatory purview, a leading consultant to the industry yesterday adding that this was costing commercial banks $500,000 in fees per annum.
'Irresponsible' to tap Mortgage Corp over government housing
The Minister of Housing yesterday said it would be “irresponsible” for him to use the Bahamas Mortgage Corporation to finance the Government’s affordable homes programme, conceding that its cash-strapped status had proven “a tremendous challenge”.
Realtors: Housing deal is 'pregnant with opportunity'
Bahamian realtors believe their new agreement with the Ministry of Housing is “pregnant with opportunity”, as they yesterday expressed concern about the island Land Use Plans imposed by recent planning legislation.
Bahamas targets Tuesday for FATCA deal completion
The Bahamas is aiming to complete its FATCA Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) this coming Tuesday when a high-level team visits Washington, a Cabinet Minister yesterday disclosing this nation was pushing for another key product to be exempt from reporting requirements.
Realtor deal 'bodes well for explosive housing industry'
A Cabinet Minister yesterday expressed hope that his Ministry’s agreement with Bahamian realtors would pave the way for “an explosive housing sector”, and ultimately help cut the 7,000-8,000 strong waiting list for affordable housing.
Hard Rock liquidator faces 'major claims'
The Hard Rock Cafe franchise’s liquidator yesterday suggested its remaining assets were dwarfed by liabilities owed to creditors, and warned the Bahamas was “shooting itself in the foot” by not providing greater protection to workers.
Minister gives blessings to newly formed regatta committee
MINISTER of Agriculture and Local Government V Alfred Gray gave his blessings to the newly formed committee for the All-Andros Regatta as they embark on “bringing back” the popular sailing competition to the island during the Independence holiday weekend.
Xavier, Keianna get TOP awards
THEY not only excelled in their specialties, but both Keianna Albury and Xavier Coakley showed their versatility in other events for the St Augustine’s College Big Red Machine at the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ 2014 Scotiabank National High School Track and Field Championships two weeks ago.
Waltiea Rolle on fire in Bulgaria
THE quarterfinal round of the Women’s Bulgaria League began on April 1 with Waltiea Rolle and the Haskovo ladies facing Montana 2003. This matchup is one of the fiercest in the league. These two teams met back on March 8 in the Bulgaria Cup Final with Montana 2003 coming out on top with a 75-64 finish in the OT win.
Avengers reach out to children's home
ALTHOUGH they are relatively new in the Bahamas Flag Football League, the Avengers Flag Football Club are not just trying to display their talent on the field, but off as well.
Value of your vacation time
Some might question the value of writing on the importance of employees taking vacation time and seeking opportunities to refresh themselves.
Bahamas falling behind on aircraft registry
The Bahamas risks falling behind in the fast-growing aviation sector, which accounts for $107 billion in regional revenue, if it does not keep pace with other countries that are making it easier and more attractive to do business, a local aviation law expert has warned.
Freeport not in violation of WTO
FREEPORT’S free trade zone status and the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) are not in violation of any World Trade Organisation (WTO) membership rules, a Cabinet Minister says, arguing that the Bahamas could be significantly disadvantaged compared to regional counterparts if it does not join up.
Institute teams with UWI for Centre of Excellence
The University of the West Indies and the Bahamas Institute of Financial Services (BIFS) are co-operating on the creation of a Caribbean Centre of Excellence for Financial Services.
SME legislation waiting on national plan 'compatibility'
THE legislative reforms designed to revitalise the Bahamas’ small and medium-sized (SME) business sector is now ready, a Cabinet Minister said yesterday, adding that steps were being taken to ensure the draft Bill was “compatible” with the country’s long term strategic development plan.
New venue for beach volleyball tourney
THE Scotiabank Defenders’ fourth annual beach volleyball tournament has a change in venue and hopefully there will be more teams coming out to participate.
Stingers tie series
The Mail Boat Cybots are back to defend their title in the New Providence Basketball Association.
Sports in brief
THE Bahamas Anti-Doping Commission (BADC) is scheduled to hold a meet-and-greet cocktail reception 7-9pm tonight at SuperClubs Breezes, Cable Beach. The event is a prelude to the BADC’s Anti-Doping Workshop slated for 8:30am to 3:30pm on Saturday at the resort.
