Mitchell: Detention Centre has been operating without rules
THE Carmichael Road Detention Centre has been operating without governance procedures or rules since it was established in the mid-1990s, Immigration and Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell revealed yesterday.
No sex offender registry or NIA legislation this year
THE Christie administration failed to table the promised landmark pieces of legislation in the House of Assembly before it adjourned until the New Year.
Mitchell: Immigration policy is in accordance with constitution
FOREIGN Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell delivered a multi-layered defence of the government’s new immigration policy during his address before the Organisation of American States yesterday, emphasising that this country conducts its business in accordance with the Constitution and international standards.
Minnis slams govt for failure to bring intelligence agency legislation
WITH just two weeks until the New Year, Opposition Leader Dr Hubert Minnis said the government has once again “failed the Bahamian people” by not bringing promised National Intelligence Agency legislation to parliament.
DNA slams Mitchell for acting 'like spoiled child'
FOREIGN Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell is “behaving like a spoiled child” by “throwing tantrums in the media,” Democratic National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney said yesterday.
Abaco MP calls for immigration raids to be carried out humanely
THE government should execute planned immigration raids in shanty towns in Abaco humanely and with consideration for the large number of Bahamian dwellers in these communities, Central and South Abaco MP Edison Key said.
Rolle: I will serve as the Prime Minister requests
MINISTER of State for Investments Khaalis Rolle said yesterday that he was unaware of being a possible replacement for Financial Services Minister Ryan Pinder, who resigned this week, but would “serve whatever the prime minister requests me to serve”.
Rolle top contender to replace Pinder in ministerial post
While there has been no official statement from Prime Minister Perry Christie regarding who will be appointed as the new minister of financial services following the resignation of Elizabeth MP Ryan Pinder from Cabinet, The Tribune understands that Pinewood MP Khaalis Rolle is the top contender among two other possible replacements.
5,000 companies signed up for VAT
EARLY registrants for the new value added tax system have surpassed the government’s expectations with nearly 5,000 companies already on board, according to State Minister for Finance Michael Halkitis.
Praise for government as grouper season closed
ONE of the largest supporters of marine conservation in the Bahamas has praised the government for its decision to declare a fixed closed fishing season for the Nassau Grouper, allowing the critically endangered fish a chance to spawn.
Mortimer: Parties should unite to fight crime
THE Democratic National Alliance deputy leader yesterday called for all political parties to join forces in developing a national approach to combat crime, claiming that citizens are now “crippled by fear” after a recent surge in criminal activity.
'Use natural resources as part of $100bn plan'
BAHAMAS Public Services Union President John Pinder yesterday announced his endorsement of the Bahamas National Citizen’s Council’s proposal to government of a 25-year development plan that would theoretically raise $100bn from the World Bank towards the development of the country’s economy.
Salaries of politicians 'a real challenge', says Prime Minister
IN the wake of Financial Services Minister Ryan Pinder’s resignation, Prime Minister Perry Christie admitted yesterday that salaries of politicians “is a real challenge” for Bahamian professionals wishing to enter the field.
Minnis says Pinder is leaving sinking ship
FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday charged that Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder’s resignation from his Cabinet post demonstrated his lack of confidence in the government’s “sinking ship”.
Bill passed to create foreign service at cost of $2m
PARLIAMENTARIANS last night passed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Bill, that will for the first time create a foreign service as a separate part of the public service.
