PM: I will meet protest leaders
AMIDST a defence of his government’s performance this term, Prime Minister Perry Christie yesterday told organisers of today’s “We March Bahamas” protest that he was “painfully aware” that the country has suffered tremendous setbacks.
Fitzgerald insists Freedom of Information act will be tabled soon
EDUCATION Minister Jerome Fitzgerald yesterday reiterated that he intends to table the Freedom of Information Act in the House of Assembly before the end of 2016.
‘March will be peaceful’
“WE MARCH” lead organiser Ranard Henfield yesterday insisted that the Black Friday march would be “well organised” and “peaceful”, as he sought to allay local and international fears that the rapidly growing demonstration could become violent and chaotic.
Mother’s coffin taken from grave and hidden in bushes
FUNERAL services at a local church have come under fire after a man discovered that his mother’s coffin had been removed from her grave and hidden in bushes.
Marinas welcome PM statement on fishing
THE Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) yesterday welcomed the recent statement by the Prime Minister that put to rest the recent speculation and concerns about fishing in Bahamian waters.
Man detained over discovery of handgun and marijuana
OFFICERS from the Mobile Division took a man into custody yesterday following the seizure of a handgun and a quantity of dangerous drugs.
‘Minnis bringing back the stop, cancel, review team’
ACCUSING Free National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis of “public courting” of former Deputy Prime Minister Brent Symonette, Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts yesterday claimed that Dr Minnis is attempting to reassemble his party’s “stop, cancel and review” team.
Sherman Brown bid for stay in ruling dismissed
A FORMER ZNS reporter’s application for a stay of a ruling made by a Supreme Court judge in contempt proceedings against him was dismissed in the Court of Appeal yesterday.
‘A lot of deficiencies’ in DNA information plan
A LOCAL civic group has commended the Democratic National Alliance for its effort to draft a Right to Information document, but told The Tribune there are still “a lot of deficiencies” to be overcome if it is to be adapted and legislated.
Allen calls for curfew and national service
POSITING that anger and the rate of violent crime in the country were critically linked, renowned psychologist Dr David Allen is calling for the imposition of mandatory national service and a national curfew in “high crime areas”.
Ministry says activists’ fears for lives ‘without merit’
THE government last night announced it has asked the Inter-American Human Rights Commission (IACHR) to lift the precautionary measures it proscribed earlier this month after upholding a claim by five Bahamians that their lives are in danger because of their political advocacy and that some have had to flee the country.
Bell calls for measures to tackle Dominican poachers
STATE Minister of National Security Keith Bell yesterday advocated for the government to take more aggressive measures against Dominican poachers, claiming that the intruders are becoming “more and more violent” towards fishermen and the Royal Bahamas Defence Force.
Bishop Hall steps back from CLICO campaign
AFTER eight years of championing the cause, Bishop Simeon Hall yesterday announced he is “throwing in the towel” on agitating for Government to resolve the CLICO debacle.
US officials tell staff Sand Trap ‘off limits’
AMERICAN officials have declared that the St Albans Drive nightspot, Sand Trap, is “off limits” for its employees and their families, citing the shooting death of a woman there last week and an “ongoing association with known criminal elements”.
Gun used in raid linked to murder of Rahming
THE FIREARM used in the Super Value robbery last Sunday is linked to “several murders” in the capital, Minister of State for National Security Keith Bell revealed yesterday.
