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Wednesday, 11th October, 2017.
Get out: Minnis gives illegals exit deadline
ILLEGAL migrants in the Bahamas must leave the country by December 31, 2017, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis (pictured) declared yesterday, as he warned an aggressive pursuit and deportation will be the fate of anyone who does not comply.
‘We didn’t misuse funding’
A DAY after Deputy Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest said the former government diverted more than $40m from a $150m hurricane relief and recovery loan to win the most recent election, Opposition Leader Philip “Brave” Davis denied the allegation saying he was “confident” the Christie administration used the money for its correct purpose. To suggest otherwise, Mr Davis told reporters outside of the House Of Assembly yesterday, suggested the former government committed a criminal offence, which he called “damnable”.
Drive-by victim prayed to God as she lay dying
SHENIKA Hart asked God to forgive her and watch over as she lay dying feet away from the home she shared with her three daughters.
US couple – search drags on
AUTHORITIES have ruled out an area of debris near Cat Island which they thought could be remnants of the plane carrying missing American honeymooners Forrest and Donna Sanco.
‘Minnis is the new Mitchell and he is a menace to the rule of law!’
THE Bahamas is now being thrown from the frying pan into the fire.
Smith lashes out at ‘visionless’ FNM
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis is a “menace to the rule of law” in the Bahamas, Grand Bahama Human Rights Association President Fred Smith has declared.
'Death spiral': Shocks put debt at 100% GDP
The Bahamas could be locked into “a death spiral” by 2022, with its national debt virtually equal to total economic output (GDP), if it fails to hit growth and fiscal consolidation targets.The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in its full Article IV
Atlantis staff rescue critically ill wild manatee
A critically-ill wild manatee rescued from Spanish Wells by Atlantis resort’s marine specialists is in stable condition and undergoing treatment.The Paradise Island resort’s Animal Rescue and Care Facility responded to an urgent request from the Baha
BAMSI accused 'told police fire was started by unpaid labourers'
A SENIOR police officer yesterday testified how the man accused of setting fire to a dormitory at the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Sciences Institute initially told police the fire was started by one or more of the many unpaid labourers at the site
Don’t be held ‘captive’ by US tax crackdown
THE Bahamas must not be deterred from making inroads into the multi-billion dollar captive insurance sector by a US tax crackdown, a local actuary said yesterday.
Government to introduce advanced Anti-Corruption bill
THE Minnis Administration will introduce a more advanced Anti-Corruption Bill “inclusive of Asset Confiscation and Public Disclosure” and an Integrity Commission Bill, Prime Minister Hubert Minnis said yesterday. “Political will is needed in order t
20% construction boost if planning woes addressed
CONSTRUCTION activity would increase by 20 per cent if the Minister of Works makes good on his pledge to eliminate “under-staffing” at the Department of Physical Planning.Leonard Sands, the Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president, told Tri
Couple's bodies 'found 12 hours after murder'
The bodies of Barry and Sheena Johnson were discovered some 12 hours after they were brutally murdered at their residence in Deadman’s Reef, the Supreme Court heard yesterday.
Best of The Best Regatta all set for Montagu in December
FOR the second consecutive year, international and local sailors will come together as the country hosts one of the marquee regattas on the portfolio for the festival season.The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources, in conjunction with the St
NAUGHTY'S NFL PICKS: 'I hate, but respect Aaron Rodgers'
LET me start by saying “I hate you Aaron Rodgers.”No further comments, yes I’m still salty, now let’s get to the PICKS.THURSDAYEAGLES vs PANTHERSThe “Cambodian Express” continues to sail down the track.A revitalised, shades of his MVP season, Cam New
Temporary ferry service from Miami to Freeport
A TEMPORARY ferry service from Miami to Freeport has been established to fill the void created by the suspension of the Grand Celebration’s route, according to a statement released from the Office of the Prime Minister.The temporary service by FRS Ca
Gov't hailed for 'bush mechanic' crackdown
THE Government’s planned crackdown on ‘bush mechanics’ was yesterday hailed by the Bahamian Contractors Association’s (BCA) president, who branded the sector as “out of control”.Leonard Sands told Tribune Business he backed efforts by Desmond Bannist
US woman in arrest video believed to have suffered mental breakdown
AN American woman who was seen violently resisting Bahamian authorities at the Grand Bahama International Airport in Freeport is believed to have suffered a mental breakdown.The incident, which was posted on social media, shows the woman in hand rest
Straw Market Authority 'has large unpaid bills'
THE Straw Market Authority lacks procedural policies necessary to prevent mismanagement and mishandling of funds, Works Minister Desmond Bannister said yesterday, as he pointed to hefty unpaid bills.In Parliament yesterday, Mr Bannister said the auth
Second CLICO payout three months behind
THE head of CLICO (Bahamas) creditors’ committee yesterday expressed optimism the Government will fulfill its promises to policyholders, despite being three months late with the latest payout.Basil Christie told Tribune Business that the committee un
Mission accomplished! Breef gives marine conservation training to a teacher from every Bahamian school
THE Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) has achieved its goal to provide marine conservation training to a teacher in every school across the archipelago.Each summer since 1995, educators from across the country have had a chance
BBF: Team Bahamas needs FIBA sponsors
In 46 days, the Bahamas begins its bid toward FIBA World Cup and Olympic qualification and local stakeholders are petitioning the corporate Bahamas to rally behind the effort.The Bahamas Basketball Federation, in conjunction with the Ministry of Yout
Drug-laced substances are ‘trending upwards’ in schools
CONSUMPTION of drug-laced substances like “sizzurp” and marijuana cookies is trending upward in schools, Dr Chaswell Hanna, Director of the National Anti-Drug Secretariat, said yesterday.
Labour Minister to address complaints over banking fees
LABOUR Minister Dion Foulkes plans to meet with banking authorities next week to address numerous reports and complaints over increases in service fees and charges by some commercial banks.A statement yesterday said complaints made to the the Consume
Sands: Dialysis treatment at PMH ‘challenged, expensive’
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands yesterday denied machines were out of service in the Dialysis Unit at the Princess Margaret Hospital but admitted the current system of treatment is “challenged and extremely expensive.”
Christie admin's lease for Penns Builders Square Compound more than $500,000 a year
THE Christie Administration entered into an agreement to lease the Penns Builders Square compound at a monthly rate of $46,892.40, or $562,708.80 per year, Works Minister Desmond Bannister revealed yesterday.“This was not a prudent decision,” he said
Buddy struggles to find 'Buckets'
BUDDY Hield has struggled to find his shooting stroke thus far in the NBA preseason.Through four games, Hield is averaging 9.5 points on 39 percent shooting from the field and 23 per cent from the three-point line. In addition he has grabbed 3.8 rebo
Baha Mar launches Hospitality Academy
BAHA Mar has launched its Hospitality Academy in a bid to equip Bahamians with the necessary skills and expertise for a career in the resort and tourism industries.The Baha Mar Hospitality Academy is a four-week programme aimed at developing future w
Minister reiterates call for economic 'liberalisation'
A Cabinet minister yesterday said “liberalisation” is needed to allow the Bahamas to fight the challenges of the modern economy.While addressing Parliament, Brent Symonette, minister of financial services, trade and industry and Immigration, said the
THE ART OF GRAPHIX: Trumpeting the way to better productivity
THEY say music is the universal language. Is this true? Or could it be that the art in music itself is a healer through its expression of humanity? It is something we are all touched by and, regardless of cultural background, everyone loves music.Par
Legislative tools to be unveiled at Law Ministers Meeting
THE Commonwealth will unveil a package of legislative reform tools to help government’s effectively tackle such modern issues as climate change and cyber crime at its upcoming Law Ministers Meeting.The organisation’s new legislative drafting handbook
BPL develops Bahamianmanagement strategy
BAHAMAS Power and Light’s (BPL) Board has developed a plan that will place the monopoly electricity provider back under Bahamian management, its chairwoman revealed yesterday.Darnell Osborne told Tribune Business that the Board’s proposal also includ
Minister: Gov't 'serious' on bank fee complaints
THE Minister of Labour yesterday moved to reassure Bahamians that the Government is serious about tackling complaints over bank fee increases.Speaking with Tribune Business, Dion Foulkes said: “What happened was there have been some recent increases
