Car blaze 'won't affect work of govt'
DESPITE extensive fire damage to four government vehicles by an arsonist over the weekend, Labour Minister Dion Foulkes said work will not be affected.Price control officials who inspect retail stores used the vehicles to ensure price regulations com
University: Students must prove national identity
THE University of the Bahamas yesterday said it requires all applicants to present proof of nationality, residency and academic qualifications when applying for enrolment. The institution was responding to claims raised by Rights Bahamas over its wr
Haitian man accused of raping minor and overstaying in country
A Haitian man who was discovered with no legal status was charged in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court not only with overstaying his time in the country, but also with a more serious offence of raping a minor. Felicos Joseph, 52, of Cap-Haitien, Haiti,
Press Club speaks out in support of broadcaster
THE Bahamas Press Club released a statement yesterday crying “shame” on Deputy Prime Minister Peter Turnquest for his recent criticism of a local journalist from the floor of Parliament, saying the time is “long past” for journalists to be dictated t
Patients can look forward to new air conditioning
THE Princess Margaret Hospital will receive a new air conditioning system early next year, press secretary Anthony Newbold announced yesterday.
'Some senior doctors making less than juniors'
CONSULTANT Physician Staff Association President Dr Locklsey Munroe says without an industrial agreement, some senior doctors in the public healthcare system make less money than their junior counterparts. HIs comment to The Tribune came days after
Bank teller who stole from A D Hanna must pay $9,000 a year
A FORMER Bank of the Bahamas teller has admitted to stealing over $50,000 from former Governor General A D Hanna over a six-month period, and must pay over $9,000 a year until the debt is settled.Cameron Rolle Jr, as part of a plea agreement, was ord
Tour reveals progress at Princess Margaret Hospital
MANY Bahamians do not need to be told how imperfect the Princess Margaret Hospital is, its many issues having been blared from headlines during much of the past two years. To scratch the surface, wait times at the hospital could last hours; the air-c
Insurers 'uncertain' over hospital debts
THE Bahamas Insurance Association says it is “uncertain at this time” if private insurers owe revenue to the Public Hospitals Authority due to the PHA’s inadequate billing system. Health Minister Dr Duane Sands has said the PHA delivers as much as $4
UPDATED: Arson suspected in government vehicles blaze
ARSON is suspected in the case of the four government vehicles that caught fire outside a Carmichael Road government building on Saturday night.
Heroes who put Bahamas first
THE recipients of this year’s National Honours all have one thing in common, they put self aside for the sake of country, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday.
High alert – for Haitians fleeing earthquake
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday he is greatly “concerned” Saturday’s earthquake in Haiti could trigger an influx of undocumented migrants, including dangerous criminals who may wreak “havoc” in the country.
Taranique – so glad to be in America
SICK teen Taranique Thurston is slated to see a US doctor today after obtaining an emergency medical visa with the assistance of a South Florida congresswoman and a local lawyer.
Multiple shootings leave one dead, many injured
A YOUNG child was one of five people injured in a shooting incident in Montel Heights on Saturday. This incident was one of multiple shootings that occurred over the weekend, including the death of a young man on Friday in Nassau Village. According t
Govt seeks to limit construction in shanty towns
THE government is seeking a Supreme Court order to restrain shanty town residents and occupiers in New Providence from building and/or modifying any structures ahead of a judicial review of its plans to eradicate those communities.The government, whi
