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Royal Fidelity National Amateur Golf Championship all set

THE Bahamas Golf Federation’s (BGF) new president, Lynford Miller, confirms that Royal Fidelity has once again agreed to be the title sponsor of the National Amateur Championship. This prestigious event is all set for May 17-20. The first two rounds

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Prisoner wins Exuma murder appeal

THE Court of Appeal has overturned the 20-year manslaughter sentence of a man who was accused of robbing and killing another man in Exuma six years ago.

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Maynard: BPL customers will pay more than $30

BAHAMAS Electrical Workers Union president Paul Maynard believes Bahamas Power and Light customers will pay more than the predicted increase of $20 to $30 per month on their bills next year. Mr Maynard said that the government is in a difficult posi

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Bail denied in firearm case

A 20-year-old man who appeared in court yesterday on gun-related charges was denied bail ahead of his trial.

Downtown business raises cruise concern

A downtown Nassau business yesterday challenged whether the cruise lines are giving their passengers correct information as just 20 percent are currently disembarking the vessel while in port.

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20-year sentence upheld for man who shot his victim in head in nightclub

THE COURT of Appeal has affirmed the 20-year prison sentence of a man convicted of fatally shooting another man nearly five years ago.

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Marine protected areas to expand

MORE than 10 years ago, the government committed to protecting and effectively managing 20 percent of our marine environment by 2020 to ensure a healthy marine environment and sustain livelihoods in fisheries and tourism.

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Stephen settles for bronze in 400

TRYING to put the controversy of the last few weeks behind him for at least one weekend, Stephen Newbold found solace in a return to the track.

Atlantis condo tower does $20m in six months

Paradise Island’s 497-unit condo complex, the Reef, is providing evidence of a real estate market revival through $20 million worth of sales within six months.

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Victim’s boyfriend among gang rape suspects

ONE OF THE MEN in custody for the alleged gang rape of a 23-year-old Biminite is the boyfriend of the victim, the Tribune has learned.

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Man admits to possession of 5 pounds of marijuana with intent to supply

A MAN was fined $5,500 after admitting to having over 5lbs of marijuana last week.

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Rare chance for 'budding' soccer stars

BUDDING stars on the soccer pitch will have a rare opportunity to showcase their skills for pro scouts at home. Soccer player Happy Hall and his YESI organisation partnered with the Dayton Dutch Lions of the USL Pro

PM’s trip to Texas

PM to Texas: good try but the recent Trump massive Tax Bill probably killed that initiative.

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Convicted double rapist Oscar Ingraham to argue his own appeals

A DOUBLE rapist challenging two convictions in the Court of Appeal will have to argue his own cases.

Barbados govt theft?

An article, Banks Facing Billion Dollar Hit, in Barbados was making the rounds on Social Media this past weekend and it is an example of theft by government. No more, no less.

Don't lose another generation

I wrote concerning the Marijuana Committee and mentioned in my letter which you published that recent surveys, for or against legalising indicated 70% seventy were against legalising.

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Retrial for John Bull case

THE John Bull Rolex robbery case is going back to the Supreme Court after a judge ordered a retrial in March 2014.

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Man arrested after firearm found

FREEPORT – Grand Bahama police arrested a 28-year-old male resident of Fresh Creek, Andros in connection with the discovery of an unlicensed firearm.

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Food retailers expand price control list offer

Food retailers were last night hoping the Government will agree to an “expanded list” of price-controlled products before the weekend so that Bahamian consumers can enjoy cost of living “relief” come Monday.

Results: Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations Carifta final trials

THE Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations completed its final trials for the 2017 CARIFTA Games at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium over the weekend. The performances turned in are posted below: