New Providence ahead of the lockdown
People preparing for the lockdown in New Providence. Footage: Terrel W Carey Sr/Tribune Staff
Police car on store premises
A police car near liquor store premises in a video circulating on social media
CCA told pay $1.9B to pursue appeal
A key Sarkis Izmirlian ally yesterday asserted “it doesn’t take a blind man” to see that Baha Mar’s contractor will likely lose its appeal against the growing $1.642bn damages awarded to the original developer.
AG: No concern over jobs
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said he is not concerned about potential job losses at two Nassau resorts after a New York court rejected their owners’ bid to prevent Sarkis Izmirlian from enforcing a $1.6bn damages award.
‘14 unions have strike certificates’
PRESIDENT of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) Obie Ferguson said 14 unions are holding strike certificates, signalling their preparedness to take industrial action as unresolved labour disputes with the government persist.
‘Have a vote on bi-monthly pay proposal’
THE Bahamas Public Service Union (BPSU) president Kimsley Ferguson has called for a structured poll to determine public servants’ opinions on the proposed shift to bi-monthly pay.
Suspect arrested in viral video of street attack
Police have arrested a 41-year-old man in connection with the brutal assault of a woman that sparked outrage after it was captured on video and circulated on social media this week.
Man sentenced to two months for $300 car part theft
A MAN was sentenced to two months in prison on Friday after he admitted to stealing $300 worth of car parts last week.
Teen granted bail in assault case
A teen was granted bail after she was accused of seriously injuring a man earlier this month.
PM not worried about jobs after Baha Mar case ruling
Prime Minister Philip Davis has downplayed concerns about the potential impact of the multi-billion judgment against China Construction America (CCA) in favour of Sarkis Izmirlian on hotel operations and jobs at British Colonial and Margaritaville Beach Resort.
Teen granted bail after alleged armed robbery at RM Bailey park
A 15-year-old boy was granted emergency bail on Friday after he and a group of teens were accused of robbing a woman at gunpoint at RM Bailey park last month.
UPDATED: Two dead in Bernard Road shooting
Two men have been killed and three more people hurt in a shooting in Bernard Road.