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FRONT PORCH: Suggestions to Prime Minister on crime prevention
A JULY 28 column entitled “Getting Away with Murder and Other Crimes?” noted that we have lost much of the plot in our criminal justice system, arguing that the inability of the criminal justice system to try and to punish an offender in a timely manner is one of the reasons for the high level of crime in the country.
‘Too many taxi plates will hurt elderly’ warns union chief
The Bahamas Taxi Cab Union (BTCU) president says the elderly are suffering due to the 200 percent increase in the government’s taxi plate giveaway and many will “cry out” this coming September.
Freeport Container Port celebrates 25th anniversary
The Freeport Container Port reached a major milestone this summer, celebrating 25 years in operation on Grand Bahama.
‘OH LORD, THEY KILLED MY BABY’: Family's grief for Omar Davis Jr
GIA Whymns is struggling to come to terms with the murder of her son Omar Davis Jr, revealing to The Tribune that the 21-year-old was badly beaten in the lead up to his shocking death.
Jonquel Jones and Sun host Dallas to open WNBA playoffs
DALLAS Wings (18-18, 8-10 Western Conference) at Connecticut Sun (25-11, 11-7 Eastern Conference)
FNM wants action from govt on domestic violence
FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard said there must be strategic action to address the “blood” running “in our streets” and homes due to domestic violence.
Woman held by police after stabbing
A WOMAN in her early 20s from central New Providence is in police custody after she allegedly stabbed a man.
Grand Bahama gets ready for NACAC Championships
THE Grand Bahama Sports Complex in Freeport has undergone a facelift and significant improvement in preparation for the North American, Central American, and Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC) Championships set for August 19 to 21.
Survey quizzes Bahamians on benefits of local government
BAHAMIANS have weighed in on the benefits of local government in The Bahamas, according to a survey initiated by advocacy group Rise Bahamas.
Murder victim was star student
THE partially decomposed body of a man was found in a garbage bag inside the trunk of a vehicle near the Centreville Food Market.
Young sailor Craig Ferguson declines invitation to ‘Regatta of Champions’
FOLLOWING his outstanding recent performance - placing first in the silver fleet at The Optimist World Championships in Turkey last month - 15-year-old sailor Craig Ferguson has recently been offered the prestigious invitation to participate in a brand-new international event, “The Regatta of Champions”, scheduled to take place in Cyprus in November.
Blazer Elite Basketball Academy continues to help young athletes
DR Ray Evans and his Blazer Elite Basketball Academy continues to make provisions for young athletes to obtain scholarships to attend high school, prep school and colleges and universities in the United States.
Man accused of sex with 12-year-old
A MAN has been accused of having sex with a girl 11 times over almost a year when she was aged 12 and then 13 years old.
Ayton to miss next window
The Bahamas Basketball Federation was hoping to have all three Bahamian National Basketball Association (NBA) players suited up to play together for the first time in the fourth window of the 2023 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers.
INSIGHT: Acklins gives up its WW2 secrets - in just a few hours
Found them. As extraordinary as it is, it’s really that simple.
Commissioner ‘frustrated’ by court system problems
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander says he’s frustrated by the court system, as he recounted how a man was out on bail within days after his arrest for possession of a weapon on two separate occasions.
EDITORIAL: Focus on crime, Commissioner, not on yourself
THERE is a certain jarring difference between the topics that the Commissioner of Police, Clayton Fernander, is choosing to address and the issues on the street.
DEREK SMITH: The culture of information security awareness
Cybercriminals enjoyed an excellent year in 2021. According to positive technologies, a cybersecurity leader to many Fortune 100 companies, the “number of attacks on retail more than doubled from 2018–2019 to 2020–2021” with most attacks targeting services and customers. Even with security innovations, this presents a grim picture for businesses and government agencies.
Four acres of marijuana found
FOUR acres of suspected marijuana with an estimated street value of $2.5m have been discovered in North Andros.
Penalties for gun possession
After 85 handgun murders so far this year, it is disturbing that Attorney General Ryan Pinder would continue to insist that “sentencing guidelines” for gun possession can be left to the Court of Appeal.
