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PM leans towards paternity testing for citizenship proof
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis suggested his administration is leaning toward requiring genetic test results as proof of paternity for people expecting Bahamian citizenship after the Privy Council affirmed that children born to Bahamian men are citizens regardless of their mother’s nationality.
Minister travel
Yes, Ministers have to travel especially the Foreign Minister, his/her title is obvious ‘Foreign Minister’, but every trip needs to be evaluated as to its success and re-appraisement as to future travel to a similar event must be taken. How large was the delegation going to the Coronation and other meets in London recently?
Govt travel assessment required
Yes, Ministers have to travel especially the Foreign Minister, his/her title is obvious ‘Foreign Minister’, but every trip needs to be evaluated as to its success and re-appraisement as to future travel to a similar event must be taken. How large was the delegation going to the Coronation and other meets in London recently?
Bahamas in top ten for death penalty
The recent slayings of two men on bail in New Providence passes the smell test of retaliatory killings which have become all too common in the capital.
‘JUST ONE OFFICER SHOT AZARIO DEAD’ – but ballistics expert does not explain bullet casings found at scene
A FIREARMS and ballistics expert said yesterday that video footage suggests only one officer fired shots when Azario Major was killed on December 26, 2021.
RAPE PROBE SHOWS ‘DOUBLE STANDARD’: Lawyer for alleged victim concerned over length of police investigation of MP
THE lawyer of a woman accusing a sitting MP of rape and abuse suggested the police investigation shows a double standard in how authorities treat complaints against influential people versus those with less influence.
Expert questions number of shooters in Azario hearing
A FIREARMS and ballistics expert said a second shooting sequence could have occurred when footage showed Azario Major was shot and CSI investigators arrived.
Roderick A. Simms: Multiple measures must be used for NIB reform
The National Insurance Board (NIB) is the government agency responsible for managing the country’s social security system. The NIB provides various social security benefits, including pensions, disability benefits, maternity benefits, funeral benefits and unemployment benefits.
Corporate income tax is 'wrong way around'
The Opposition's finance spokesman yesterday argued that The Bahamas has corporate income tax "the wrong way around" because the proposed reform options are forecast to suck "more money" from the private sector via taxation.
Insurer uproar on Gov'ts 50% investment 'dictate'
Bahamian insurers yesterday blasted the Davis administration for seeking to "dictate" their investment strategy by mandating that a "minimum" 50 percent of their total portfolio be held in government securities.
National symbols
Ministry of National Security correctly, especially with the 50th anniversary, puts out a warning concerning the use of the National Crest and other symbols of the State.
OFFICER TELLS OF AZARIO SHOOTING: Police witness said an officer yelled ‘he has a gun’ before they fired on him
A POLICE officer at Woody’s Bar on Fire Trail Road when Azario Major was killed said four officers shot the 31-year-old after one shouted: “Gun, gun, he has a gun!”
North Andros residents suffering four-hour ATM travel frustration
Some North Andros residents are enduring frustrating four-round trips to visit the area's sole automatic teller machine (ATM) only to frequently find it is not working.
Local banks pass anti-financial crime 'shadow shopping'
The Central Bank yesterday hailed the results of a 'mystery shopper' style survey of Bahamian financial institutions which found "rigorous evidence" they were in full compliance with efforts to combat financial crime.
Govt working on bill to handle complaints against security forces
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said officials are working on a Security Forces Inspectorate Bill to improve civilian oversight of complaints processes within security forces.
AML loses receiver bid over attorney's assets
An attorney and grandson of Sir Milo Butler has successfully fought-off a BISX-listed retail group's bid to appoint a receiver over his 25 percent interest in the family's trust.
What is true role of UN?
After reading today’s Tribune edition, Monday May 1, 2023 and a story, the top story ‘Nation to answer over human rights,’ and how it suggests that the Government’s position on key issues will be under scrutiny by the UN Council.’
Who does lie?
I was shocked to read that a “Christian” pastor used a national ecumenical service to try and derail the move to criminalise marital rape.
‘It is time for a Bahamian head of state’, Mitchell says
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell says it is time for the country to put a Bahamian as the country’s head of state, one who, he said, should either be selected by the Bahamian people or government.
INSIGHT: Is it too much to hope that all Bahamians are treated equally?
WHEN the Privy Council handed down its ruling on the citizenship of children born out of wedlock to Bahamian men and foreign women, there was a great deal of celebration.
