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Palm Cay murder suspect refused bail for a third time
A building contractor charged with the murder of a former employee was yesterday refused bail for a third time.
7m budget for Carnival
7m budget for Carnival
THE government will spend about $7m to host this year's Junkanoo Carnival, Bahamas National Festival Commission Chairman Paul Major told The Tribune yesterday.
Destra and Wyclef to headline carnival
Destra and Wyclef to headline carnival
Though the Bahamas National Festival Commission (BNFC) has not determined its budget for Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival 2016, which is only weeks away, major international artists were yesterday announced as headliners for the three-day event set for May.
Some local musicians outraged over carnival headliners
Lead singer of Grammy award-winning group Baha Men Isaiah Taylor yesterday charged that it is "disrespectful to all Bahamian artists that the government has once again chosen to invest in foreign artists to headline Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival after promises that this year's lineup would only showcase Bahamian artists".
Stellar energy expands waste disposal plans
Stellar energy expands waste disposal plans
STELLAR Energy, the company with a proposed waste-to-energy facility at the centre of a controversial letter of intent signed by the former the parliamentary secretary in the Ministry of Works, has expanded on its plans to reform waste disposal in the Bahamas.
Steller energy expands waste disposal plans
Steller energy expands waste disposal plans
STELLAR Energy, the company with a proposed waste-to-energy facility at the centre of a controversial letter of intent signed by the former the parliamentary secretary in the Ministry of Works, has expanded on its plans to reform waste disposal in the Bahamas.
The Bahamas set to take on Switzerland in Kalik Light Cup
The Bahamas men's national beach soccer team will square off against European powerhouse Switzerland in the Kalik Light Cup April 8 and 9, at the Bahamas Football Association's (BFA) Beach Soccer and Futsal Facility at the foot of the Sir Sidney Poitier Bridge in New Providence.
Govt 'yet to respond' to plans for a waste-to-energy plant
EXECUTIVES of Stellar Energy yesterday disclosed that the Christie administration has yet to respond to applications for a waste-to-energy plant proposed by the company, despite the plant's capacity to alleviate the "vexing and hazardous" dump fires plaguing the New Providence Landfill.
The Bahamas Takes On No.6 Switzerland in Kalik Light Cup
The Bahamas Men's National Beach Soccer Team will square off against European powerhouse Switzerland in the Kalik Light Cup April 8th and 9th at the Bahamas Football Association's (BFA) Beach Soccer and Futsal Facility at the foot of the Sir Sidney Poitier Bridge in New Providence, Nassau.
New CARIFTA record for Kendrick Thompson
New CARIFTA record for Kendrick Thompson
Kendrick Thompson had a sizable lead going into the final event of the open boys octathlon at these 45th CARIFTA Games in St. George's, Grenada, but Marcus Brown wasn't giving up just yet as he went all out in the 1,500 meters (m) while Thompson took a rather pedestrian approach.
Deltec Bank restructuring for growth
Deltec Bank restructuring for growth
A little less than a month after a major role change for its top personnel, Deltec International Group (DIG) is swatting away rumors and touting its new structure as an opportunity to ?put the right strengths in the right places,? with an eye to growth going forward.
Local CARIFTA track and field squad encouraged to close in on Jamaica
The Bahamian CARIFTA swimming program is now, where the track and field youth group was about 30 years ago. Indeed, during the early 1980s, The Bahamas was the best junior track and field country in the Caribbean.
Brent Malone's 'Metamorphosis' is the March artwork of the month
Brent Malone's "Metamorphosis" (1979), part of the NAGB's National Collection, is on view in the R. Brent Malone Reincarnation exhibition. The work was donated to the National Collection by Jean Cookson.
In "Metamorphosis", a Junkanooer looks out from behind the mask of his costume - a butterfly. The connection between the insect and the name of the artwork can easily be made, but the work is also...
Selection Sunday for the BAAA
Selection Sunday for the BAAA
Just like a year ago, the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) has decided to go with just qualifiers for the CARIFTA Games over the Easter holiday weekend, and they're hoping that they reap the same benefits.
It paid dividends for The Bahamas last year, as the team went from seven in the standings to second, winning eight gold medals compared to just one in 2014. The BAAA ratified ...
Woman tells court she saw blood on boyfriend's clothing
An emotional woman told a Supreme Court jury yesterday that she saw blood on her boyfriend's clothing the day immigration officer Shane Gardiner and his lover, Tishka Braynen, went missing.
Quetel Rahming, now the former girlfriend of Cordero Saunders, testified via video-link.
Saunders, Zintworn "Scummy" Duncombe, Daniel Coakley and James Johnson are on trial in connection with the November 24, 2...
Homicide suspects escape car crash after shoot-out
Homicide suspects escape car crash after shoot-out
Police are without any leads in their latest homicide after culprits escaped a car crash that preceded a high speed shoot-out through Montell Heights early Wednesday morning.
The officers had responded to reports of a shooting shortly before 1 am and while in the area observed a gold colored Honda Inspire that appeared to be fleeing the scene.
Drug conviction of Haitians dismissed
Drug conviction of Haitians dismissed
The Court of Appeal this week dismissed the drug convictions of five Haitians in relation to the discovery of 1,138 pounds of cocaine off the coast of Inagua.
A magistrate convicted the crew of the vessel in November 2009.
However, attorney Murrio Ducille appeared before the appellate court on Thursday on behalf of Alexandre Jean, Landaize Lessage, Olondieu Pierre, Rodly Jean and Marie Davilmar a...
Island Gems - Handmade Jewelry
Island Gems - Handmade Jewelry
This
weekend I escaped. I threw a few lightweight dresses and cut off jeans
into a bag and ran away to what is undeniably one of my favorite
islands in The Bahamas, actually perhaps on this planet? - Eleuthera.?
With
two Eleuthera experts as my unofficial guides, one of the first stops
was Island Made - a tiny souvenir shop off of Queen's Highway in
Gregory Town. Dried coconuts brightly painted t...
Amnesty defends report after Mitchell criticism
Amnesty defends report after Mitchell criticism
HUMAN Rights group Amnesty International has defended the objectivity of its 2015 report following government criticism that claims of abuse were not fully investigated.
Mitchell says Amnesty accepted abuse allegations 'uncritically'
ALTHOUGH immigration officials are still examining Amnesty International's 2015 report into the state of human rights in this country, Foreign Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell said the organisation appears to have uncritically accepted allegations of abuse.
'The Dollar That Could' benefits Grand Bahama charities
Three charitable organizations were the recipients of a cheque for $6,000 each on Friday evening, thanks to the generosity of Bahamas Striping Group of Companies and Caribbean Pavement Solutions.
'The dollar that could' benefits Grand Bahama charities
Three charitable organizations were the recipients of a cheque for $6,000 each on Friday evening, thanks to the generosity of Bahamas Striping Group of Companies and Caribbean Pavement Solutions. The presentations were made at Pelican Bay Resort.
BHS Quiz Night, Operation Potcake, and more!
BHS Quiz Night, Operation Potcake, and more!
Thank you again to all our raffle supporters. If you've won and haven't yet picked up your prize, please do so as soon as possible.
IIPT India celebrates 1st anniversary with launch of MBA program and dedication of SVIMS International classrooms
IIPT India celebrates 1st anniversary with launch of MBA program and dedication of SVIMS International classrooms
IIPT India celebrated the 1st Anniversary of its birth on 30 January 2016 at SVIMS (Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Management Studies), headquarters of the IIPT India Educators Network Forum. A highlight of the 1st Anniversary was with the inauguration of the new SVIMS International classrooms.
UPDATED: Man stabbed to death during argument
UPDATED: Man stabbed to death during argument
A 35-year-old man became the country's latest murder victim when he was stabbed multiple times during an argument with another man Saturday night.
Reconstruction to begin on Crooked Island, San Salvador, Long Island post hurricane Joaquin
Reconstruction to begin on Crooked Island, San Salvador, Long Island post hurricane Joaquin
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the National Repairs and Reconstruction Unit (NRRU) issued contracts for the rebuilding of homes on Crooked Island, San Salvador and Long Island, the areas hardest hit by Category 4 Hurricane Joaquin in October 2015.
UPDATED: Man found dead in home, second victim shot
UPDATED: Man found dead in home, second victim shot
POLICE discovered the dead body of a man who was being electronically monitored with bruises about the neck in a house in the Shirley Street area yesterday.
Battle at Atlantis: Ultimate Division I Men's College Doubleheader Slam Dunks Paradise
Mississippi State vs. Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech vs. Richmond battle for Victory on December 18, 2010 at Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas
Man found dead in year's 94th homicide
Man found dead in year's 94th homicide
POLICE are appealing for information which may help them solve the country's 94th homicide for the year.
Early Saturday morning, police found the body of a man lying in front of an apartment off Buttonwood Avenue, Pinewood Gardens. He had an injury to the abdomen and was wearing long blue jeans and a blue shirt with a white T-shirt underneath.
Investigations continue as police wait for the coron...
20 arrested as hunt for escaped murderer goes on
20 arrested as hunt for escaped murderer goes on
POLICE arrested nearly 20 people between Wednesday and Thursday for "assisting and providing shelter" for convicted murderer Ormand Leon, according to Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police Leon Bethel.