Trailer homes sent to hurricane-hit islands
THE first set of government-purchased trailer homes to provide temporary housing for residents displaced in the central and southeast Bahamas by Hurricane Joaquin are on their way to Crooked Island and Acklins.
Bahamas at workshop on ecosystem funding
THE Bahamas is among six Caribbean countries participating in a regional workshop to evaluate a $6m investment by the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) in the region.
Women’s club builds overseas links
CALLIOPE “Cally” Couchell has been re-elected as president of the American Women’s Club in the Bahamas for a second term while the organisation has become a member of the global Federation of American Women’s Clubs Overseas.
Fitzgerald highlights importance of data protection
AS The Bahamas moves towards the establishment of a Freedom of Information Act, Education Minister Jerome Fitzgerald said it is “critically” important that the role of the Data Protection Act and its relationship to the Freedom of Information Act are also given similar attention.
Bail denied for one of two brothers charged with Palm Cay murder
ONE of two brothers awaiting trial in connection with a fatal shooting at the exclusive Palm Cay community in eastern New Providence was denied bail by a Supreme Court judge on Monday.
Key elements of NHI still unknown, says Minnis
FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday questioned whether the implementation of National Health Insurance will end up to be another one of the Christie administration’s failed promises, saying the government has yet to inform Bahamians of key elements of the healthcare plan.
Govt to appeal disclosure of immigration documents
THE government intends to appeal a Supreme Court judge’s ruling that called for its disclosure of all relevant documents relating to its immigration policy introduced a year ago.
Man ‘faked qualifications’ for bid to join Bahamas Bar
A MAN accused of misrepresenting his educational achievements on his application for admission to the Bahamas Bar was not granted the stay he sought against criminal proceedings in the Supreme Court.
Police asked to probe $25,000 fraud at COB
POLICE have received a complaint that an employee of The College of The Bahamas has allegedly defrauded the institution out of at least $25,000, The Tribune has learned.
‘Come home’ plea to murder victim
MOMENTS after gunshots rang out in the Elizabeth Estates subdivision on Friday night, the mother of the country’s 132nd murder victim sent him a voice message saying: “Please come home, I hear gunshots in the area.”
Government sends condolences after Paris attack
THE government of the Bahamas has expressed “its deep regrets over the loss of life from the horrific shootings in Paris.” “We condemn these barbaric acts in the strongest terms,” said a statement released by the government on the weekend. “We extend our condolences to the families of the victims.
PM: Focus ahead of NHI is on medical infrastructure
PRIME Minister Perry Christie on Friday insisted that the government’s main goal ahead of the proposed implementation date for National Health Insurance is ensuring the country’s medical infrastructure can deliver the quality of service “that fits the amount charged”.
Learning how to vote
A YOUTH organisation is taking steps to prepare prospective first time voters for the civic responsibility of casting a ballot in the upcoming general election.
Police seize 100 pounds of marijuana
Police seized almost 100 pounds of marijuana in Exuma on Saturday.
UPDATE: Three men die in separate shooting and stabbing incidents
THE murder toll in the Bahamas in 2015, already at record annual levels, has risen further with three killings in three separate incidents in 20 hours between Friday night and Saturday afternoon.
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