Sands: We’ll have to work hard to solve any impasse
HEALTH Minister Duane Sands has said the government and Bahamas Nurses Union will have to “work aggressively” to move beyond the current impasse in negotiations.
Cabinet may make NHI decision before budget
CABINET could make a decision on the future of National Health Insurance before the next budget cycle, according to a hopeful Health Minister Dr Duane Sands.
Auditor’s report - now there is action
A DAY after insisting he had no knowledge of a probe uncovering collusion by employees to defraud the government of nearly $450,000 in a department under his purview, Education Minister Jeff Lloyd told The Tribune the matter is under “active” investigation.
ZNS cyber attack was predicted
POLICE have sought assistance from “international partners” after radio servers at ZNS were hacked for ransom on Monday.
$160k - you can give it to charity
AN anonymous international donor has bestowed more than $168,000 to five Bahamian charities, in an act described as “a gift of generosity straight from the heart”.
Felix to sue over university sacking
THE University of The Bahamas has fired Professor Felix Bethel, setting the stage for a potentially ugly legal battle. Mr Bethel, scheduled to teach a class last Saturday, was denied entry to the university’s Michael Eldon Complex.
‘THROW IT OUT - WITNESS LIED’: Defence insists evidence shows Smith’s innocent
THE lead attorney for former PLP Senator Frank Smith has called on a judge to throw out the case against his client, as he branded the key witness in the matter a liar whose claims cannot be used as evidence that would safely lead to a conviction.
Not my area - Campbell dodges rape increase questions
SOCIAL Services Minister Frankie Campbell yesterday dodged questions from the media over his ministry’s efforts to address the six percent increase in rapes last year.
Grand Bahama police appeal for witnesses after shooting
POLICE in Grand Bahama are following significant leads into the island’s first murder for 2019 and are appealing to persons to come forward with any information that can further assist them.
Runway lights rerouted to Marsh Harbour
REPLACEMENT runway lights earmarked for Acklins and Crooked Island have been rerouted and used to address lighting issues at the nation’s second busiest airport – the Leonard M Thompson International Airport in Marsh Harbour, Abaco.
Pair in court over murder charge
TWO men were charged in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with the country’s second murder of the year.
Two face charges of armed robbery in Grand Bahama
TWO men were charged with armed robbery in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
Prisoner escapes – but is soon caught
A PRISONER escaped the Department of Correctional Services on Saturday, but was quickly captured and returned, National Security Minister Marvin Dames said yesterday.
Expect single lane closures on East Bay Street for seven days
MOTORISTS travelling on East Bay Street have been warned to expect single lane closures as roadwork resumes on the street today.
Honest officers should be paid a bonus for turning down bribes, says former senior policeman
LAW enforcement officers have more incentives to look the other way, according to former Royal Bahamas Police Force Assistant Commissioner Paul Thompson, who yesterday recommended “honest officers” be paid bonuses for turning down bribes.
