Bostwick ‘saddened’ by Minnis, says FNM faces ‘uphill fight'
DAME Janet Bostwick, a pioneering figure in Bahamian politics, admits her own party, the Free National Movement, faces an “uphill fight” in the next general election, while expressing sadness over former prime minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ decision to run as an independent candidate in Killarney.
No action against dog killer officer
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said investigators found no breach of policy in a correctional officer’s fatal shooting of a family dog, meaning the officer will not face disciplinary action despite widespread public outrage – a decision Bahamas Humane Society president Kim Aranha last branded ‘predictable.’
BEYOND THE BORDER: The case for US travel waiver reform
In the world of international travel, a mistake made twenty years ago should not carry a life sentence.
Private sector must show anti-financial crime regime works
Bahamian financial institutions must demonstrate that compliance systems are not only in place but actively working to ensure this jurisdiction received a strong grade from the upcoming Financial Action Task Force (FATF) assessment of its anti-fnancial crime defences.
Bahamas regulatory move is blockchain global first
The Bahamas’s bid to regulate decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs) through new legislation could be a global regulatory first, the Attorney General has asserted.
PM ‘trying to get head wrapped around’ NHI payment hold-ups
The Prime Minister has voiced frustration over delayed payments to doctors and others providing medical services to the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme, and asserted he is “still trying to get my head wrapped around” what is causing the problem.
Police investigate suspicious death of 14-month-old boy
POLICE are investigating the suspicious death of a 14-month-old boy who was taken to Princess Margaret Hospital unresponsive on Friday night.
INSIGHT: Same old story for public disclosures
A familiar story played out last week over the deadline for public disclosures – yet again, a number of Parliamentarians did not file by the deadline, with several requesting extensions.
‘I could forgive’: Father mourns son killed in targeted attack
LOCAL Businessman Brent “Bj” McPhee Jr had turned his life around after a troubled past and was looking forward to building his future before being shot dead in a suspected targeted attack, leaving his family in shock and grief.
Royal Bahamas Defence Force marine acquitted of sex charges after teen recants
A ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force marine accused of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor was acquitted on Friday after the complainant recanted her allegations during a Supreme Court trial.
Over 20 flights impacted by bomb threat to LPIA
A bomb threat at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) delayed 11 domestic departures and nine US-bound and international flights yesterday morning, while two aircraft were diverted before operations resumed shortly after 9am.
Bahamas ‘trying to close gaps’ over OECD review
The Bahamas is “trying to close gaps” in its legislation to ensure a favourable review by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) over its compliance with global automatic tax information exchange standards, the Attormey General has revealed.
Minister affirms Gov’ts consumer safety pledge
A Cabinet minister reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to protecting the safety and rights of Bahamian consumers during a ceremony marking World Consumer Rights Day.
RBDF marines return from Haiti mission
ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) marines assigned to the Regional Intelligence and Deployment Exercise (RIDE) returned home after completing a months-long deployment in Haiti supporting multinational security operations aimed at stabilising the country.
Happy Birthday Eileen Dupuch-Carron
Staff of The Tribune today celebrate the 96th birthday of the Right Honourable Eileen Dupuch-Carron — pilot, barrister-at-law, mother, artist and one of the most influential figures in Bahamian journalism.
Davis confirms general election will be soon
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis confirmed the next general election will be soon, though he remained tight-lipped on the specific date it will be called.
Goodman to change plea on drug charges
A Bahamian boat captain arrested in the US last month with an alleged $4 million worth of cocaine has informed the judge of his plans to plead guilty after initially denying the charges.
Former DNA candidate sentenced to 18 years for sex assault
A former DNA candidate was sentenced to 18 years in prison for sexually assaulting an 17-year-old boy
‘Where are the funds?’: Doctors sound alarm over NHI delays again
NATIONAL Health Insurance providers are once again raising alarm over delayed payments, calling for details on how funds budgeted for the programme are being spent.
