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96 killed in 2019 as murder count increases by five percent
THE country’s murder count in 2019 was pushed to 96, according to The Tribune’s records, a 5.5 percent increase over 2018’s 91 killings.
Deltec slams ‘inaccurate’ claims on broker’s failure
A major Bahamian financial institution has slammed “inaccurate and unsubstantiated” allegations that it played a “conflicted” role in the collapse of a local investment advisory firm.
Failed broker paid 'excessive' cash to related parties
A Bahamian investment adviser collapsed into insolvency due to “mismanagement” centred on internal conflicts and the payment of “excessive cash” to related parties for client introductions. Ed Rahming, Pacifico Global’s liquidator, told the Supreme
Breanna killing accused wait as prosecution rests
THE Crown has formally closed its case against two women accused of murdering teenage mother Breanna Mackey last year.Prosecutor Cassie Bethel announced yesterday afternoon that the Crown would not be calling any more witnesses to testify against Zar
PM told: ‘Treat $2bn insurers with respect’
Bahamian insurers yesterday urged the prime minister to “treat the industry with the respect it deserves” over its $2bn Dorian-related payout after he suggested it was “holding back” recovery efforts.
Man shot dead in year’s 96th murder
A MAN is dead after a shooting incident in Coconut Grove early yesterday morning, police have said.
Valerie Nesbitt and rebels in the win column
THE Ole Miss Rebels returned to the floor after an eight-day layoff and delivered their most dominant offensive outing of the season as they concluded non-conference play. The Rebels scored a 99-63 win over Alabama State behind some timely shooting
Miller-Uibo our senior female athlete of year
1. SHAUNAE MILLER-UIBO A season highlighted by a World Championship silver medal, a pair of national records, a rarely contested world record and a litany of awards earned Miller-Uibo the award for another year. Miller-Uibo won silver in the 400
Life lines – A mind changer
This year that is almost done has been filled with many changes for me, and although one or two were more than a little challenging at the time, they have now mostly turned out to have potentially positive outcomes as I look forward.
Govt urged: 'Get a move on' over post-Dorian plan
The Abaco Chamber of Commerce’s president yesterday urged the government to “get a move on” in developing a comprehensive plan for the island’s post-Hurricane Dorian revival. Ken Hutton reiterated to Tribune Business that there will be no major impr
Harbour Island sees $5m dock 'backlash'
A Cabinet minister yesterday pledged that Harbour Island’s infrastructure needs will be neglected no longer even after a local “backlash” forced the government to suspend a $5m dock upgrade. Desmond Bannister, minister of works, acknowledged to Trib
80 test positive for TB exposure
MORE than 340 people living in two shelters for Hurricane Dorian victims have been screened for tuberculosis - 80 of them with positive skin tests, according to Health Minister Dr Duane Sands yesterday.
48 hours to go until plastics ban
WITH about 48 hours until the government’s single use plastics ban comes into effect, major companies in New Providence are still in the process of making final preparations for the fast approaching January 1 deadline.
Marvin Johnson our Junior Male Athlete of the Year
The sheer ridiculous number of Johnson’s medal haul and record setting performances all 2019 gave him the edge over a talented field of junior competitors.
Exuma 56% 'willing' on mobile payments
More than half of Exuma residents are “likely” to use their mobile phones for financial transactions, making the island a fertile testing ground for the Central Bank’s digital Bahamian currency pilot.The regulator’s survey of Exumian payments habits,
Hall our coach of the year
By virtue of securing the bronze medal at the FIBA Under-27 Centro Basket Championships in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Grand Bahamian Quintin “Three Ounce” Hall was selected as The Tribune’s Coach of the Year.The Bahamas earned the third place with an 85-
Teams of the year in the spotlight
IN the disciplines of swimming and water polo, the Bahamas continued its dominance in the region at the 34th CARIFTA Aquatics Championships.
Bahamas Bowl: Buffalo defeats Charlotte 31-9
The Buffalo Bulls came to the Bahamas with the intention of making history and did just that when they concluded the 2019 season with the first bowl win in programme history.
DIANE PHILLIPS: Dick Coulson never had to hold an elected office to be voted one of the most influential men in Bahamian history
There are men whose lives are remembered because of the high office they held, titles they dined on, money, women or fancy toys they accumulated. Richard ‘Dick’ Coulson’s life mattered not for any of the obvious reasons.
Insurers 'sorry' for 15% hike . . . but it's worth it
Major Bahamian insurers yesterday warned property owners they face “a minimum” 15 percent premium rate rise in 2020 with Dorian-related claims set to hit peak estimates of $2bn. Patrick Ward, Bahamas First’s president and chief executive, told Tribu