‘Leave before we deport you’
IMMIGRATION Minister Keith Bell issued a stern warning yesterday to people living in the country illegally “to wind up” their affairs and leave immediately or face deportation.
Bell rounds on critics over immigration
IMMIGRATION Minister Keith Bell yesterday branded comments from critics that the government is not doing enough to address the illegal immigration problem in the country as completely “disingenuous”.
PM presses case for climate change action
PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis said that resiliency and funding are the answers to the climate woes of the Caribbean.
Prime Minister meets with Vice President Kamala Harris
Prime Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis met with Vice President Kamala Harris at The White House on Tuesday to discuss a number of issues facing The Bahamas and the wider Caribbean region.
FNM: What now for NIB?
THE Free National Movement is going to seek to get a full briefing from Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis on what has been decided concerning the National Insurance Board’s contribution rate, FNM leader Michael Pintard said yesterday.
Pintard wants receipts over Bermuda trip
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said in the absence of receipts from the Progressive Liberal Party regarding repayment to the Public Treasury for a controversial Bermuda trip last year, he cannot be sure that the figure provided by the government’s press secretary last week is true.
AG: Don’t be reckless on cases of pollution
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder yesterday cautioned Free National Movement leader Michael Pintard to be mindful “not to make reckless forecasts” as to what may be awarded this jurisdiction for environmental damage in connection to two shipping incidents that took place last year.
PM to discuss national security issues at the White House
Prime Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis will visit the White House tomorrow to discuss issues of national security, including illegal migration and gun trafficking, with US Vice President Kamala Harris.
‘Minister must resign’ over taxi plates issue
THE head of the Bahamas Taxi Cab Union is calling for Transport Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis to resign, claiming that her decisions since assuming office have caused utter “chaos” and “turmoil” in the industry.
$60M ‘LOST’ IN POLLUTION FINES: FNM leader says the govt failing to act on environmental laws
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said the country stands “to lose up to $60 million in uncollected fines” because the Davis administration has failed to act on environmental laws and punish polluters.
Bermuda PLP trip cost ‘paid in full’
THE Progressive Liberal Party has fully reimbursed the Public Treasury for Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ controversial trip to Bermuda last year, Press Secretary Clint Watson said yesterday.
Pintard: Majority rule is for all Bahamians
FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard criticised the Progressive Liberal Party for not promoting the fact that Bahamians of “all walks of life” participated in majority rule.
Government hopes to seal BPSU deal - despite ‘disadvantage’
THE Davis administration hopes to conclude ongoing industrial agreement negotiations with the Bahamas Public Service Union this month, despite the union saying the government’s latest proposal puts its members at a “disadvantage”.
Bell defends efforts to curb rise in migrants
Immigration Minister Keith Bell yesterday defended the government’s efforts in handling irregular migrants amid a significant influx of people from Haiti and Cuba to The Bahamas.
Wilchcombe: Marital rape law consultation done ‘in weeks’
SOCIAL Services Minister Obie Wilchcombe said officials are hoping to have consultations wrapped up regarding marital rape legislation in the next several weeks.
