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Families of two men who died in Italy seek answers

THE families of two Bahamian men who died in Italy three years ago under mysterious circumstances have applied to an Italian judge to obtain the investigation file into their deaths, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell.

Tributes after death of Bahamas’ Consul General in Toronto Al Dillette

Al Dillette, The Bahamas’ Consul General in Toronto, died at home in his official residence on Monday night. In a statement, Minister of Foreign Affairs Fred Mitchell said “we have lost a treasured son, friend, and brother”.

Why is church not helping ease tensions on migrants?

AMID rising tensions over the country’s illegal immigration issues, Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said he has asked religious leaders why the church has not been more “forthright” in seeking to ease emotions over the matter.

Mitchell: Haiti to be a main topic during CARICOM

FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said yesterday that Haiti is one of the main issues that will be addressed at CARICOM, noting the country’s political and security challenges.

Mitchell touts progress in talks to boost tourism with Middle East nations

NEGOTIATIONS with Middle Eastern countries to support tourism to The Bahamas have been going well, with recent agreement signings with Dubai and Saudi Arabia concluded, said Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell yesterday.

Mitchell defends Sears over BPL fuel hedging

FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell yesterday defended Works and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears over the controversy surrounding the latter’s conflicting statements over the Bahamas Power and Light fuel hedging issue.

Mitchell condemns BPSU for ‘disrespectful’ action

PUBLIC Service Minister Fred Mitchell has condemned the actions taken by members of the Bahamas Public Service Union (BPSU) at the House of Assembly last week, saying it was “unnecessary and disrespectful” for the union to confront acting Prime Minister Chester Cooper on the steps outside Parliament in a hostile fashion.

Mitchell highlights need to tackle issues facing Haiti

FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell is of the view that Haiti continues to suffer social and economic depression because it “struck the first blow for freedom back in 1804” for oppressed black nations. He urged regional counterparts to help them resolve their problems.

Mitchell says goalposts shifting on tax

DESPITE the notion that Caribbean countries with competitive tax regimes are robbing European countries of revenue, Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said the evidence shows the opposite of this is true.

Mitchell: Nothing unusual in Bermuda trip

FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell has said there was nothing unusual about his and Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ recent trip to Bermuda.

Mitchell: PLP not just public relations

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Fred Mitchell says the Davis administration has done much more than public relations in nearly one year, adding there were “big deal” decisions made since the party took office.

‘We must process promotions’

FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell admits the government must resolve “the capacity problem” to process promotions of public service workers.

‘Give us the facts’ on North Andros mining

The North Andros Chamber of Commerce’s president yesterday urged that the community “get all the facts” so it can make an informed decision on a multi-million aggregate mining project following a heated weekend Town Meeting.

Sanctions ‘are already hitting’ Russian business in The Bahamas

FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said sanctions from western countries on Russian businesses and oligarchs may already apply to the business interests they have in The Bahamas even though local authorities have implemented no sanctions of their own.

Mitchell says ‘heads must roll’ over BPL announcement

A SENIOR Cabinet minister has said “heads must roll” over Bahamas Power and Light’s “premature” announcement of a proposed increase in electricity costs due to rising fuel prices.

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