'Inadequate accounts' drive $360m in arrears
THE government’s $360 million in unfunded arrears is “entirely connected” to inadequate accounting systems and financial management processes, the deputy prime minister has revealed.K Peter Turnquest, pictured, told the Institute of Chartered Account
Bahamas First in new Cayman HQ opening
Bahamas First Holdings has solidified its regional footprint by opening a new corporate headquarters for its subsidiary, Cayman First Insurance.Patrick Ward, Bahamas First’s group president and chief executive, Board members, management and employees
WORLD CUP: Kane scores hat-trick as England beat Panama 6-1
England roared past a physical Panama side and bared their own teeth with a 6-1 decimation of the Central Americans in Nizhny Novgorod. The Three Lions made light of the 31 degree heat and the physicality of their opponents by scoring more than four goals in a World Cup finals match for the first time.
Appellate judge questions Jean Rony decision
AN appellate judge has questioned whether a Supreme Court judge had the power to compel the government to cause Bahamas-born Jean Rony Jean-Charles to be returned to the Bahamas despite him having no right to remain in the country.
Man acquitted of abetting the murder of John Pinder's son
A Supreme Court jury has acquitted a man previously accused of abetting the murder of veteran trade unionist John Pinder's youngest son, and abetting the attempted murder of one of his friends almost two years ago.
National HIV/AIDS Programme will host ‘Testing in the Gardens’
The Ministry of Health announced the National HIV/AIDS Programme will host ‘Testing in the Gardens’ to raise public awareness on the importance of citizens knowing their status.
Caribbean 'a great environment to explore cryptocurrency'
MICHAEL Casey, a leading author on Blockchain and Cryptocurrency, said the Caribbean is a great environment to explore the technology that would eliminate the impediment to movement of money in the region.
Man injured in shooting
POLICE want the public’s help in solving a shooting incident that left a man with injuries on Thursday.
Dames: Corrupt prison officers will be exposed, prosecuted and removed
National Security Minister Marvin Dames said corrupt prison officers will be exposed, prosecuted, and removed from the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services.
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Friday, 22nd June, 2018.
URCA summons for radio operator struck down
THE Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority’s attempt at issuing a criminal summons on ZSR Sports Radio’s operator for allegedly operating without a licence was struck down by a senior magistrate. The Tribune understands Deputy Chief Magistra
A COMIC'S VIEW: FNM fighting with its own team
WATCHING this week’s budget debate in the House was like watching the Atlanta Falcons squander a 21-3 halftime lead over the New England Patriots - embarrassing.
Govt close to new Oban deal
THE government is finalising several amendments to the controversial heads of agreement it signed with Oban Energies related to a proposed oil refinery and storage facility in East Grand Bahama, according to Labour Minister Dion Foulkes.
Robinson seeks to address Parliament
BAIN & Grants Town MP Travis Robinson wants to make a special address to Parliament at the start of the next House of Assembly sitting, but senior officials in the Free National Movement have no idea what he will say.
Dames wants police to pass fitness tests
NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames is calling for a physical fitness standard to be implemented for law enforcement agencies in the country, and particularly within the Royal Bahamas Police Force.
Boy led police on car chase
A fifteen-year-old boy is in police custody accused of stealing a vehicle, leading police on a car chase and damaging multiple cars parked at the Marathon Mall on Wednesday.
Bronze for Bahamas
The Bahamas women’s national basketball team clinched the bronze medal at the FIBA Caribbean Women’s Cup Championships and in the process, qualified for the Centro Basket from August 20-24 in Puerto Rico.
Man, 20, accused of attempted murder
A 20-year-old male resident of Eight Mile Rock was charged with attempted murder on Wednesday in the Eight Mile Rock Magistrate’s Court.Jaycee Jeffrey Simmons, of Pinedale, EMR, appeared before Magistrate Gwendolyn Claude. He was not required to ente
Bahamas gambling industry
I don’t like gambling. I think it’s addictive, it harms children’s wellbeing and it takes money from the poor. If gambling is allowed it should be in the form of a lottery with all money earmarked for Education and Health.
