Minister backs commissioner claims COVID had no impact on crime levels
NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames yesterday defended the efforts of police officers for their contributions in helping to reduce overall crime, telling critics there is no data to suggest the COVID-19 regulations had an impact on offences.
Task force chief denies claims of expired food vouchers
SUSAN Larson, head of the National Food Assistance Task Force, has denied claims in social media that the group has distributed expired food vouchers, but said officials have had to “tighten up” protocols due to people trying to sell or stockpile the items.
Fears domestic violence cases go unreported
WITH police reporting a drop in incidents of domestic violence last year, some activists fear more cases of abuse and domestic incidents are going unreported.
Governor ‘lays down gauntlet’ for banking
The Central Bank’s governor has “laid down the gauntlet” with his plans to modernise the commercial banking industry for the 21st century, a BISX-listed institution’s chief executive said yesterday.
Union chief in ‘101%’ backing for judge’s call
A trade union leader yesterday gave his “101 percent” backing to a Supreme Court judge’s call to modernise the Industrial Relations Act and take the government out of union elections.
Ex-BPL worker loses $6k over ‘lewd’ dismissal
An ex-Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) employee has been stripped of the $6,068 she was awarded after being terminated for “lewd sexual activity” while working in the utility’s cashier cage.
‘Polish what we have before tourists return’
A prominent realtor yesterday voiced optimism that real estate sales could increase by 50 percent this year as he urged Bahamians to “polish what we have” before the tourism market rebounds.
Biden takes the helm as president: 'Democracy has prevailed'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden became the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, declaring that "democracy has prevailed" as he took the helm of a deeply divided nation and inherited a confluence of crises arguably greater than any faced by his predecessors.
Electric auto dealership aims to 'double' growth
The Bahamas' first electric car dealership owner yesterday said it expects to "double" its growth rate for 2020 with vehicles said to be going “great".
‘Russian Roulette’ by 20% of drivers
More than 20 percent of Bahamian drivers “are playing Russian Roulette” with people’s lives because they have no insurance protection, a top industry executive warned yesterday.
Planning vital in success of vaccination rollout
MOST regional countries are not ready to roll out COVID-19 vaccinations and should instead focus on preparation, a Pan American Health Organization official said yesterday.
Police chief blames ‘pushy’ press for suicide blunder
POLICE Commissioner Paul Rolle last night apologised for his comments about suicide victims, but claimed his remarks were sparked by questions from “pushy journalists”.
EIGHT MINUTES PURE TORMENT: Urgent probe ordered as horror video shows care home beatings
A SHOCKING video has emerged showing children being severely beaten and mocked by staff in an emergency care home.
Open letter to Bar Association
Firstly, I would like to make a qualified statement to the effect that there may be extenuating circumstances or unknown, but relevant, reasons of which I am ignorant, with regards to the contents of this letter. If so, please disregard the contents, if not please enlighten the puzzled public.
Jailed for indecent assault on girl
A 54-year-old man who indecently assaulted a nine-year-old girl was yesterday sentenced to two years in prison.
Man threatened to spank his niece with cutlass
A MAN who threatened to “spank” his niece with a cutlass during an argument was yesterday fined $500.
GOVT BONDS LISTING BOOSTS BISX’S MARKET CAP BY 58%
The Bahamas International Securities Exchange's (BISX) total market capitalisation grew by 58 percent in 2020 due to the listing of more than $3.4bn in long-term government bond debt.
Travel rules too tough
The comments by the Hotel Union President about the difficulties with lack of tourism are late in coming. Over the past several months there have been numerous letters to The Tribune about the difficulties with the harsh entry rules.
Ban oil extraction
In a previous letter (published January 12th), I explained that a legal ban on oil drilling and extraction would not amount to compulsory possession or acquisition without compensation of BPC’s property under the Constitution.
