Nottage backs psychological support for police officers
NATIONAL Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage yesterday said he advised executive command of the Royal Bahamas Police Force to consider psychological support for police officers.
Gibson: No details on N.H.I. till I'm ready
LABOUR and National Insurance Minister Shane Gibson said yesterday that he will divulge details about National Health Insurance “when all information is available” and that he won’t give “bits and pieces” of information when asked.
FNM told to put up or shut up over NIA
FREE National Movement leader Dr Hubert Minnis should either produce the evidence he has against the government concerning the National Intelligence Agency or stop creating public hysteria, Democratic National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney said yesterday.
Agriculture school to cost at least $7m more
AT least $7m in additional funding has already been requested for infrastructure works at the Agriculture and Marine Sciences school in North Andros.
FNM call to shut down National Intelligence Agency
OPPOSITION leader Dr Hubert Minnis is demanding a complete shutdown and full public disclosure of the National Intelligence Agency’s operations in the absence of a legal framework to govern the organisation.
Co-operation key for financial services
PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday challenged financial service practitioners to mitigate “extra-territorial regulatory burden” through regional co-operation and government support.
Sands on DNA: We must reach out but not give up beliefs
“IF you have to bastardise what you stand for, it’s not worth it,” was FNM Deputy Chairman Dr Duane Sands response to public suggestions that the outcome of the 2017 general elections may depend on a coalition between the Free National Movement and the Democratic National Alliance.
Decision on aragonite must favour nation
ANY FUTURE decision to be made on renewal of licences for mining aragonite have to be made in the interest of the state and people, a former Senator has told The Tribune.
No answer from minister on Bimini dredging
ENVIRONMENT and Housing Minister Kenred Dorsett declined yesterday to answer questions about controversial dredging and construction in Bimini.
Grand Bahama concerns about Cay dismissed
ENVIRONMENT and Housing Minister Kenred Dorsett dismissed concerns yesterday about possible dredging at Buress Cay, Grand Bahama.
Halkitis predicts more requests for extra funds
AS THE government moves to prepare finances for the 2014-15 budget State Finance Minister Michael Halkitis is forecasting requests for more money from several key ministries.
Minnis claims crime numbers are disguised
OPPOSITION leader Dr Hubert Minnis has accused the Christie administration of disguising crime numbers as a rise in criminal activity throughout the country continues. Dr Minnis insisted to party supporters that while murder has dramatically increased, a number of unlawful killings are being left as “unclassified” for weeks and months on end by authorities.
Nottage dismisses FNM deputy spying concerns as 'foolish'
NATIONAL Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage has branded as “foolish” FNM deputy leader Loretta Butler-Turner’s assertions that the government is spying on Bahamians.
Tourism minister plays down dredging
TOURISM Minister Obie Wilchcombe, Bimini MP, said he is not aware of any environmental degradation that will result from the dredging of the seabed around North Bimini.
Health insurance by January 2016
IMPLEMENTATION of the government’s National Health Insurance scheme has been set for January 2016, Finance Minister Michael Halkitis said yesterday.
