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18 months jail for man who admits to having $40k of drugs

A MAN was sentenced to 18 months in prison yesterday after admitting to having $40,000 worth of marijuana in his home in Acklins last Friday.

Man accused of stealing two cars

A man was granted bail after being accused of car thefts in New Providence earlier this month.

Will AI crime reports by police hold up in court?

A body camera captured every word and bark uttered as police Sgt Matt Gilmore and his K-9 dog, Gunner, searched for a group of suspects for nearly an hour.

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Medical workers complain of mould issues at McLean’s Town Clinic

EAST Grand Bahama MP Kwasi Thompson claimed healthcare workers were treating patients outside the McLean’s Town Clinic in East Grand Bahama because of suspected mould issues in the air-conditioning system.

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WSC board member testifies she fired CMO ‘under duress’

A FORMER Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) board member claimed yesterday that she was “under duress” when she voted to recommend the dismissal of an employee as the criminal trial of Long Island MP Adrian Gibson and others continued yesterday.

Man denies he choked wife and injured her arm in closing arguments of trial

A MAN denied choking and injuring his estranged wife yesterday as closing arguments were presented in his trial for causing harm.

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Love Ya Dog: Joanna Robertson with Roxie and Buddy

TRIBUNE readers are continuing to send in pictures to our Love Ya Dog campaign.

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Barbados PM Mia Mottley links with Grand Bahama environment project

A GRAND Bahama environmental project has linked up with Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley and a think tank in her office to work on climate-related issues.

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‘You are responsible for your personal conduct’

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party leader Fred Mitchell has warned that individuals in public life must be accountable for their personal conduct.

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Bannister facing Murder conspiracy

FORMER managing director of Clifton Heritage Mario Bannister was yesterday charged along with two other men in connection with the murder of Philip Adderley, who was found stabbed to death with his hands and feet bound together earlier this month.

New safety manual coming after recent jet ski incident

A NEW safety manual has been prepared to handle jet ski operations and other maritime activities, it has been revealed.

Man accused of rape of teen girl

A 33-year-old man was remanded in custody yesterday after he was accused of the rape of an 18-year-old woman in New Providence last week.

Two teens charged with armed robbery

TWO TEENAGERS were remanded in custody yesterday after they allegedly robbed a convenience store earlier this month.

Jamaican man charged with gun possession

A JAMAICAN man was granted $8,000 bail after he was accused of having a gun in his parked car last week.

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US Embassy hosts Women’s Equality Day luncheon

THE US Embassy celebrated Women’s Equality Day yesterday with a luncheon, honouring both the progress made towards gender equality and the ongoing challenges.