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Mitchell confident that abuse trial will resume

FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell yesterday expressed confidence in the timely resolution of stalled hearings into allegations of abuse of Cuban detainees.

'Permit move risks destroying economy'

FORMER Immigration minister Branville McCartney was shocked at the government’s clamp down on work permits, which he said threatened to destroy the country’s hopes of an economic recovery.

Union gives praise to ministers

IMMIGRATION Minister Fred Mitchell and Grand Bahama Minister Michael Darville received high praise from the Industrial Union for the role they played in resolving a long-standing labour dispute between the management of Quality Services and its unionised employees.

Minister slams G-20's 'unprecedented assault' on financial industry

The Minister of Foreign Affairs has used a regional summit with the European Union (EU) to hit out at “the unprecedented assault” on the Bahamas’ financial services industry, arguing that the sector was subject to regulatory standards that matched those in developed countries.

Mitchell threat to human smugglers

FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell warned those Bahamians who might be involved in a human smuggling ring that if they are caught, the “full weight of the law” will fall upon them.

Mitchell orders report on missing men

MINISTER of Foreign Affairs Fred Mitchell has ordered his team to prepare a report on the disappearance of three nationals - two Turkish and one Jamaican - who were allegedly being smuggled into the United States via Grand Bahama.

Concern over residences of Ambassadors

THE Bahamian Ambassador’s residence in London is in need of “substantial repairs,” as are the residences in New York and Washington, DC, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell.

Concerns raised over Cuban immigration

FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell yesterday said the government was concerned with the potential impact changes to the Cuban exit visa policy could have on illegal migration, which he termed as the “most vexing issue” for Bahamians.

Exuma resort energy costs 'double' Nassau

Electricity costs for Exuma resorts are “almost double” those faced by Nassau hotels on a per room basis, a Cabinet Minister identifying a host of infrastructure challenges as preventing the island from reaching its full economic potential.

Mitchell sends congratulations to new China leader

MINISTER of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Fred Mitchell congratulated the new Chinese leader, saying the Bahamas looks forward to continuing working with the People’s Republic of China in an atmosphere of mutual respect and co-operation for the betterment of both countries.

Welcome for Obama vote

ANOTHER term in office for US President Barack Obama has signaled continued efforts to assist in reviving Haiti’s economy and securing the Bahamas’ financial services sector, Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said yesterday.

Mitchell reassures public on yellow fever vaccination rules

AMID concerns that yellow fever vaccination requirements for incoming passengers to the country are not being enforced, Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell says that’s not the case.

Dominican government, armed forces 'committed to stopping poaching'

FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell, speaking from the Dominican Republic yesterday, said the Dominican government and its armed forces are committed to assisting the Bahamas in stopping Dominicans poaching in Bahamian waters.

Minister to meet with Dominican Republic president over poaching

FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell will meet with the President of the Dominican Republic today as he and his delegation, including other Cabinet Ministers, continue their bilateral talks on Dominican fishermen’s illegal poaching in Bahamian waters.

'I'll set the record straight over real estate'

Disgruntled investors have told the Canadian government that “the Bahamas justice system appears to be stuck in neutral” in handling their complaints over a $52 million real estate development, blasting perceived ‘inaction’ by both the current and former administrations.

Mitchell: signs of friction in FNM

FRED Mitchell, Foreign Affairs Minister, says there are clear indications of an “internal friction” inside the Free National Movement.

Gov’t ‘more strict’ over work permits

THE Immigration Department has reduced average work permit processing times by 50 per cent, the minister responsible said yesterday, telling Tribune Business that while the Government will be stricter than its predecessor in granting approvals it had “no intention of crippling the business community”.