PM: ‘The tree will be shaken until every bad apple falls’
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis vowed decisive action against those “who have betrayed the trust of the Bahamian people” and pledged to soon introduce new legislation to strengthen oversight of law enforcement agencies after a US federal indictment highlighted explosive corruption allegations involving law enforcement officers and government officials.
Munroe denies role in cocaine scheme
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said he is not the “high-ranking politician” who was allegedly expected to authorise Bahamian law enforcement officials to facilitate a cocaine trafficking scheme to the United States for $2 million.
COI protest for death penalty and crime reforms
THE Coalition of Independents (COI) protested outside Parliament, demanding a mandatory death penalty and reforms to tackle systemic crime.
FNM: PM’s speech ‘empty rhetoric’ pointing to no significant action
FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard criticised Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ communication concerning explosive allegations of corruption involving law enforcement officers, saying his comments were “empty rhetoric” that did not point to significant action.
Man warned and discharged for trying to sell marijuana to an elderly tourist
A MAN was granted bail yesterday after he was accused of trying to sell marijuana to an elderly American tourist earlier this week.
Police and RBDF chiefs pledge to deal with breaches of trust
AMID Free National Movement calls for his resignation, police Commissioner Clayton Fernander said yesterday that the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) is “committed to ensuring that transparency and accountability remain at the forefront” of its efforts.
Valley Boys receive $75k from new title sponsor Walker Industries
WITH a pledge of $75,000, Walker Industries will be the new title sponsor for the World-Famous Valley Boys, replacing Baha Mar.
Minnis renews calls for a Commission of Inquiry
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has renewed his call for a Commission of Inquiry following a recent US federal indictment alleging that high-ranking Bahamian officials and law enforcement officers were involved in drug trafficking operations to the United States.
Readers, win your basketball ticket!
BASKETBALL has come to Baha Mar – and The Tribune has 20 tickets to win for readers who want to get in on the action.
Boundaries review to begin next month
Prime Minister Philip Davis today informed Parliament that the Constituencies Commission is set to begin its deliberations early next month.
Fernander: 'I fully understand the disappointment of the Bahamian people'
Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander today pledged accountability and action to restore public confidence amid calls for his resignation in the wake of revelations detailed in a U.S. federal indictment, which accuses high-ranking officers of facilitating drug trafficking operations to the United States.
Prime Minister Philip Davis’s Communication to Parliament on the United States District Court Southern District of New York Indictment Regarding Bahamian Nationals and Officials
Yesterday, the Government of The Bahamas was made aware of an indictment filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
PM promises swift action, legislation in response to corruption claims
PRIME Minister Philip Davis today said the corruption allegations detailed in a U.S. federal indictment "strikes at the core of who we are as a nation" and vowed swift and decisive action during his address to Parliament this morning.
LIVE UPDATES: PM address Parliament on US drug conspiracy claims
PRIME Minister Philip Davis is set to address Parliament today following explosive allegations of corruption involving high-ranking Bahamian law enforcement officials, as detailed in a U.S. federal indictment released earlier this week.
'CRISIS OF CONFIDENCE': Sands calls for minister’s resignation, Commission of Inquiry amid $2m US corruption probe
FORMER Minister of Health and Free National Movement (FNM) Chairman Dr. Duane Sands has condemned the revelations of US indictment alleging a widespread conspiracy to smuggle tons of cocaine from The Bahamas to the US, involving senior law enforcement officials, calling it a "horrible moment" for the country.
