FNM chairman applauds exchange control relaxation
FREE National Movement Chairman Carl Culmer lauded the Minnis administration’s recently announced relaxation of exchange controls on capital and current trade account transactions for its benefits to students studying abroad.
One dead, three hurt as car hits wall
LESS than 24 hours after the Road Traffic Department issued a safety plea to motorists, police found themselves on the scene of another traffic fatality in the capital.
Sandilands porter is Unsung Hero
KENDAL Sweeting is the November winner of the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) Unsung Heroes Award.
NIB worker's trial to start in February
FORMER National Insurance Board (NIB) manager Selena Sweeting’s trial over allegations of bribery and extortion is set to commence on February 7 next year.
Murder appeal filed seven years on is dismissed
A 48-year-old Grand Bahama native sentenced to life in prison for killing a police officer approximately 25 years ago has had his intended appeal dismissed because he waited close to seven years before he requested more time within which to contest his sentence.
FNM MP: Spousal rape is absolutely wrong
DEPARTING from her party colleague Lanisha Rolle’s stance that marital rape is a private matter, Miriam Emmanuel, MICAL MP, said she supports criminalising spousal sexual abuse, telling The Tribune it is “absolutely wrong” for any man to “dominate,” “harass” or “force” his significant other to satisfy his flesh.
Former archdeacon wants church to help tackle crime
FORMER Anglican archdeacon Father I Ranfurly Brown yesterday sidestepped several questions on marital rape amid raging public discussion on the issue, insisting on the need for intense research prior to any national commentary.
Walkabout of stores to reassure public
THE senior command of the Royal Bahamas Police Force took to several major shopping hubs around New Providence yesterday reviving an old tradition in hopes of reassuring the public this holiday season.
Defiant - sweeps for illegals 'stepping up'
HEAD of the Department of Immigration’s Enforcement Unit, Kirklyn Neely yesterday doubled down in defence of his department’s practices, expressing distaste over the outcome of recent court proceedings.
Postal workers in 'good faith' return
RESIDENTS can expect to receive “some” mail before Christmas as the General Post Office on East Hill Street resumed operations last week, after nearly one month of workers protesting, according to Bahamas Public Services Union (BPSU) President Kingsley Ferguson.
Activists call for Rolle to step down
RIGHTS Bahamas (RB) has condemned the “shockingly insensitive comments” of Minister of Social Services Lanisha Rolle on marital rape and called for her “immediate resignation”.
UN vote: We can't be bullied
WHILE making clear that the country had not been “bullied” into submission, Foreign Affairs Minister Darren Henfield yesterday explained the Bahamas’ abstention from voting on a controversial United Nations (UN) resolution against a decision made by US President Donald Trump, saying it was simply in the “best interest of our country”.
GB police step up presence
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force has increased its presence on the streets and in major shopping areas on Grand Bahama during this festive season when criminals tend to target unsuspecting shoppers and merchants.
Road safety reminder for the holidays
MINISTER of Transport and Local Government Frankie Campbell is urging motorists and pedestrians to practice road safety this holiday period, reminding the public to adhere to the speed limit and wear seat belts.
Charity donations down this Christmas
CHARITY organisations such as the Humane Society, Red Cross Bahamas and Salvation Army have all reported their donations for the Christmas season are down.
