Pinder assures unions new bill offers ‘most sophisticated’ safeguards for healthcare staff
ATTORNEY General and Senator Ryan Pinder said the new Data Protection Bill will guarantee “maximum protection” for biometric data, assuring unions that the government intends to implement the most robust data-protection framework the country has ever had as the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) prepares to replace its paper security cards with biometric access.
From The Grove to Mount Fitzwilliam - ‘Mother’ Pratt opens doors to her life story
THE longtime family home of Governor General Dame Cynthia “Mother” Pratt has opened its doors as a museum.
PMH emergency unit finally shifts to new space after series of missed deadlines
GOVERNMENT officials say the long-promised Accident & Emergency upgrade at Princess Margaret Hospital is finally shifting into its operational phase — a late-year transition for a project that has repeatedly stumbled past earlier deadlines.
'Tractors on site' as govt finalises heads of agreement and loan for new hospital
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville says the government expects to finalise the heads of agreement and loan documents for New Providence’s new specialty hospital by Friday, edging forward a flagship project dogged by public scepticism.
Graycliff unveils sixth factory experience with Batik launch
Graycliff yesterday further expanded its operations by launching its new Batik Factory in the nearby Mountbatten House.
Man jailed after fleeing police custody in handcuffs
A MAN was sentenced to three months in prison on Friday after admitting he escaped from the Nassau Street Police Station in November.
China-Bahamas second annual kite festival deemed a success
Chinese Ambassador to The Bahamas Yan Jiarong highlighted growing cultural exchanges between the two countries are helping to strengthen diplomatic ties as she praised the success of the second annual China-Bahamas Kite Festival this weekend.
Man shot five times dies after ambulance crashes
A TEENAGER shot five times on Saturday was alive and responsive before the ambulance carrying him to hospital collided with another vehicle at the traffic light at Shirley Street and Hawkins Hill, The Tribune understands.
Thompson dismisses ‘outdated’ registry claims
Parliamentary Commissioner Harrison Thompson has pushed back against former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham’s claim that the voter registry needs to be “cleaned up,” insisting the database is up to date and that ongoing efforts are aimed squarely at maintaining its accuracy.
Teachers vote for industrial action
TEACHERS have voted overwhelmingly for industrial action, a show of unrest a few days after Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis expressed disappointment with unions’ fierce reaction to the government’s latest salary increases.
Immigration investigates abuse claim after detainee went ‘missing’ for days
THE Department of Immigration has launched an investigation into claims of physical abuse by a man of Haitian descent whose wherebouts remained unknown for several days following his detention for alleged immigration violations – causing tensions to flare in the local Haitian community.
Govt to sign direct contracts with Cuban health workers to satisfy US demands early this month
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said on Friday the government expects to finalise new contracts with Cuban healthcare workers early this month, after flying to Havana for meetings in response to conditions set by the United States.
COI ‘encouraged’ by by-election loss as it looks forward to 2026 election
COALITION of Independents chairman Charlotte Green says the party remains encouraged after its Golden Isles showing and plans to fold lessons from the by-election into its push for the 2026 general election — even as last week’s results again exposed the movement’s limits at the ballot box.
Foreign Affairs extends condolences on passing of reggae icon Jimmy Cliff
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday extended condolences to the Government and people of Jamaica following the death of internationally celebrated reggae legend James Chambers, known globally as Jimmy Cliff.
‘Our one Christmas wish’: Families pray for return of missing loved ones
FOR families praying for the call that their missing loved ones have been found, their one Christmas wish this year is for them to return home.
17-year-old accused of fatal stabbing in Grand Bahama granted $15k bail
A 17-year-old boy was granted $15,000 bail after he was accused of a fatal stabbing in Grand Bahama earlier this year.
Teen charged with murder of Kevin Cooper
A 17-year-old boy on Friday pleaded not guilty to the murder of Kevin Cooper near the Fleming Street Clinic in March.
Pair plead not guilty to shooting attack
TWO men have pleaded not guilty to charges connected to an attempted murder last September.
