‘Cabinet should have spoken up’
BEFORE a meeting of Free National Movement executives to map the way forward for the party, a high-ranking council member is blaming Cabinet ministers for not “challenging” former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis on positions he took.
U.S. sets new vaccine entry policy
NEW restrictions coming into force in November in the United States will require all adult foreign visitors who are travelling by air to show full COVID-19 vaccination status.
34 new cases of COVID-19, 164 in hospital with virus
THE Ministry of Health reported 34 new cases of COVID-19 yesterday.
‘The rights of workers need to be addressed’
WITH a new Minister of Tourism in office, the president of the Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union said workers’ rights in general are important issues that need to be addressed.
Court of Appeal affirms sentences of two men convicted of firearm charge
THE Court of Appeal has confirmed the sentences of two men convicted of using a firearm to put another man’s life in danger over seven years ago.
Two deny having loaded pistol
TWO men who denied having a loaded pistol were yesterday sent to prison pending a bail hearing.
Man accused of having sex with underaged girls
A 32-year-old man was yesterday remanded to prison over allegations that he had sex with two underaged girls earlier this year.
More reform needed, say vote observers
WHILE The Bahamas has been praised for its “credible, inclusive and transparent” voting process, the country is still in need of further electoral reform especially as it relates to modern election technology, campaign finance regulations and communication relations.
Vigil held for mom who died in barrier crash
THE family of Garvinisha Anastasia Carey, the young mother who was killed when her car hit concrete barriers on Munnings Road three years ago, hosted a candlelight service yesterday to reflect on her death.
Former PM Christie: Drop in voters is a concern
FORMER Prime Minister Perry Christie lamented the low voter turnout on Election Day, saying the reports have concerned him.
Man found shot dead in his car
POLICE are investigating after a man was fatally shot in his car on Milton Street yesterday afternoon.
185 new cases and six deaths confirmed
THE Bahamas recorded 185 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases and six additional virus deaths over the weekend, bringing the nation’s overall tally to 20,215 cases since the start of the pandemic.
Women MPs urged to join call for rights
A LOCAL organisation has called on the seven women elected to the House of Assembly to join its advocacy for the promotion, protection and expansion of all women’s human rights.
Sands disappointed but ready to regroup
FORMER Health Minister Dr Duane Sands said that while he is disappointed by the Free National Movement’s election defeat, he is ready to help the party regroup and rebuild.
Pintard’s favourite to inherit FNM leadership
MARCO City MP-elect Michael Pintard is seen as the frontrunner to succeed Dr Hubert Minnis as leader of the Free National Movement, party insiders have told The Tribune.
