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Man dies in traffic accident
Man dies in traffic accident
A cyclist died on Saturday afternoon after his scooter crashed into a utility pole on Cowpen Road, police said. Chief Superintendent David Lockhart said the man was traveling east on Cowpen Road when he reportedly lost control of his scooter and crashed. Lockhart said the victim, believed to be in his middle to late 30s, died ...
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Teams honored for jobs well done
Teams honored for jobs well done
No date has been set as yet for the awards presentation for the New Providence based schools which competed in the Father Marcian Peters Basketball Classic last December.
The ‘red carpet’ was rolled out for teams from Harbour Island and San Salvador, as both schools had extravagant ceremonies which were attended by the Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Charles Maynard, Director of ...
Call for witnesses for fatal accident inquest
Call for witnesses for fatal accident inquest
By NOELLE NICOLLS
Tribune Staff Reporter
nnicolls@tribunemedia.net
FAMILY members of tragic road accident victim Peter Knowles are appealing to the public for help in the upcoming coroner's inquest.
Mr Knowles was riding a scooter when he collided with a dumptruck at the junction of Prospect Ridge and John F Kennedy Drive in March last year. His body was unrecognisable due to the extent of the...
Paramedics suspended in 'bribe' probe
Paramedics suspended in 'bribe' probe
By AVA TURNQUEST
Tribune Staff Reporter
aturnquest@tribunemedia.net
TWO paramedics have been suspended following claims that they forced injured tourists to pay for treatment and transport to hospital.
The actions of the two-member crew are now being investigated by bosses at Emergency Medical Services.
It is alleged that two visitors injured in a traffic accident were the victims of extorti...
Paramedics accused of charging tourists for emergency treatment
Two paramedics have been suspended following claims that they forced injured tourists to pay for treatment and transport to hospital.
The actions of the two-member crew are now being investigated by bosses at Emergency Medical Services.
It is alleged that two visitors injured in a traffic accident were the victims of extortion - having been told they would have to pay up-front for treatment...
Taxi union responds to police crackdown
Taxi union responds to police crackdown
Acting Secretary General of the Bahamas Taxi Cab Union Jeffrey Murphy said yesterday that the organization does not support the harassment of tourists, but he understands why taxi drivers at Festival Place would have to make the first approach to visitors.
Murphy said with a number of other businesspeople jostling for business in the area, taxi drivers have to approach visitors if they are going t...
Man killed in Andros traffic accident
Man killed in Andros traffic accident
An Andros native is the country's latest traffic fatality victim.
Police believe the 25-year-old lost control of his moped scooter and crashed into a lamp pole.
The body of the Little Harbour, Mangrove Cay, Andros resident was discovered by police officers lying on the side of a main thoroughfare.
According to police press liaison officer Sergeant Chrislyn Skippings officers were on patrol in the...
A Young Man With A Plan
A Young Man With A Plan
When 18-year-old Renaldo Rolle walks the corridors of his old junior high school, teachers smile and say good morning.
Janitresses remember the days he scooted down the paths as a student. And the occasional student in uniform calls him "mister"
"He's an excellent leader," said Marvia Rolle, a teacher at L.W. Young Junior High School who taught Renaldo in the eighth grade.
"He's very, very h...
Four killed in weekend road crashes
Four killed in weekend road crashes
FOUR men are dead following four separate traffic fatalities over the weekend, two of the accidents having occurred in Eleuthera yesterday.
Peter Maillis' crew out-spears the competition
Peter Maillis' crew out-spears the competition
Peter Maillis' crew out-speared six other teams, capturing 110 lionfish to walk away as the big winners of the recent Out West Hospitality Group's Lionfish Tournament and tasting event.
The Maillis team cruised away from the competition with an electric scooter, $800 and $400 in Out West Hospitality gift certificates redeemable at Traveller's Rest, the Beach House and Island Smokehouse.
Andrew Pik...