FNM pledges sweeping immigration reforms and border crackdown
THE Free National Movement has pledged sweeping immigration reforms, including tighter border controls, new oversight mechanisms and expanded surveillance, as it sharpens its campaign message ahead of the next general election.
Suicide admissions up by 20% at Sandilands
SUICIDE related admissions to the Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre rose by 20 percent last year, hospital administrator Leotha Coleby said yesterday.
Police probe 98 cases of passport fraud
THE chief passport officer revealed yesterday that 98 suspected passport fraud cases have been referred to police, emphasising the office’s efforts to detect and weed out fraud.
Cuban ambassador says US policies are 'starving' Cuba
UNITED States policies have plunged Cuba into severe fuel shortages, prolonged blackouts and widespread disruption to daily life, the country’s ambassador to The Bahamas told The Tribune yesterday, arguing that the impact is being felt across every sector of society.
Passengers recount scary belly landing at Eleuthera airport
PASSENGERS scrambled to safety after a Pineapple Air plane made a belly landing at Governor’s Harbour Airport yesterday, as smoke rose from the metal propellors which scraped along the runway.
Eight workers injured after boat runs aground in rain
EIGHT people were injured in a boating accident involving workers travelling to Great Stirrup Cay early yesterday morning, according to Berry Islands Administrator Shandrose Thompson.
Govt to host national conference on social media monetisation
BAHAMIAN influencers may soon earn directly from major social media platforms as the government prepares to host a national conference aimed at unlocking monetisation opportunities in the sector.
Ferguson rejects apology, sues govt over Grand Lucayan payout claims
TRADE Union Congress president Obie Ferguson said an apology will not resolve a dispute over claims he met with government officials to approve Grand Lucayan severance payouts, saying legal action has already been launched.
Customs and Immigration union sues over dependent insurance
A DISPUTE over insurance coverage for dependents of customs and immigration officers has escalated to the courts, with union leaders alleging a breach of the industrial agreement.
Man caught with loaded gun in bank pleads for leniency
A MAN found guilty of possessing a loaded firearm inside a bank pleaded with a magistrate for leniency after the prosecutor called for a four-year prison sentence.
Murder suspect remanded over his latest alleged bail breach
A MAN awaiting trial for murder was remanded to prison yesterday after allegedly again breaching his bail conditions, following an earlier eight-month sentence for a prior breach.
Rape suspect remanded after allegedly damaging ankle monitor
A MAN awaiting trial for the statutory rape of a 13-year-old girl in 2023 was remanded after allegedly damaging his monitoring device with water.
Defendent granted $1,500 bail for knife assault accusation
A MAN accused of a knife assault was granted bail yesterday.
Darville Rejects Unions’ “Worst in Decades” Claim
HEALTH and Wellness Minister Michael Darville says he disagrees with union claims that Princess Margaret Hospital is in its worst state in decades, pointing to ongoing renovations at the facility and efforts to strengthen staffing levels.
Clash over alleged passport fraud and voter registry
CLAIMS by Free National Movement leader Michael Pintard that more than 250 fraudulent document cases are under investigation triggered a rebuke from the Davis administration yesterday, with officials accusing him of creating fear based on inaccurate or incomplete information.
