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MAB chief: Catastrophic health insurance plan can be ‘hammered out’

The Medical Association of the Bahamas (MAB) president believes it will be possible to “hammer out” a catastrophic health insurance plan, but emphasised: “You can’t look at healthcare in a vacuum.”

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Man who robbed cafe of $16 gets nine year sentence

A MAN was sentenced yesterday to nine years in prison for the gunpoint robbery of a café in which $16 and two cellular phones were stolen.

Cuban oil exploration ‘good news’ for Bahamas

While the Bahamas prevaricates over a possible 2013 referendum, Cuba is stealing a march on it when it comes to oil exploration.

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Pennant winners all set for best-of-3 finals

ALL three pennant winners will have the opportunity to finish off the Baptist Sports Council’s 2013 basketball season as double champions when the best-of-three finals gets underway at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex this weekend.

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Tourists robbed at downtown night spot

SEVERAL tourists and Bahamians were robbed at a popular downtown bar on Navy Lion Road, The Tribune has learned.

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Comeback win for Bahamas

PRIOR to their departure for Puerto Rico, national team coaches raved about the Bahamas’ shooting ability, but it was their resilience and effort on the defensive end which led to a gutsy comeback win yesterday afternoon.

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Bahamas' 27% FDI ratioleads West Hemisphere

The Bahamas’ 27 per cent gross foreign direct investment (FDI) ratio led the entire Latin American and Caribbean region in 2012, a Wall Street rating agency yesterday ranking this nation as one of only two projected to achieve above average economic growth in 2012.

Brothers accused of rape at Eight Mile Rock

TWO brothers were charged with rape in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.

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Man dies from stabbing injury

A 38-year-old man died in hospital on Friday from a stabbing injury he received last month.

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Champions crowned in Freedom Baptist’s 3rd annual Majority Rule Basketball Tournament

FOUR champions were crowned in Freedom Baptist Academy’s third annual Majority Rule Basketball Tournament at the CI Gibson Gymnasium over the weekend.

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Trio charged with forgery

THREE men were charged with forgery in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with fake licence discs.

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Trio accused of robbery

THREE men accused of committing a food store robbery in Nicholls Town, Andros were arraigned in Magistrate’s Court yesterday.

'On your mark, get set, go...'

THE Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations' second meet on its 2012 calendar has set the tone for what promises to be an exciting track and field season and a battle between two perennial powerhouses. BAISS schools dominated at the National High Sch

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Computer donation gives children 'wonderful opportunity'

CHILDREN from the Farm Road community could not wait to try out the new computers donated to their Urban Renewal Centre by the Lyford Cay Foundation on Thursday.

'On your mark, get set, go...'

THE Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations' second meet on its 2012 calendar has set the tone for what promises to be an exciting track and field season and a battle between two perennial powerhouses. BAISS schools dominated at the National High Sch

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Get set for the summer

THE International Game Fish Association (IGFA) Kids Fishing Camp programme will be held this summer.

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$1,000 fine for stealing motorcycle

A MAN was fined $1,000 after admitting to stealing a motorcycle last week.

Minnis’ view

Re: MINNIS: I DON’T HAVE A PERSONAL VIEW.

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Pair accused of attempted murder

TWO men were charged with attempted murder and possession of a firearm in the Freeport Magistrates Court on Thursday.

Cable Bahamas inleadership change

Cable Bahamas is undergoing a leadership transition, with Anthony Butler set to retire as chief executive and be replaced by Bahamian businessman Franklyn Butler II.The BISX-listed communications provider, in advertisements set to be published today,