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Web shop gaming: US urges Bahamas to 'beef up' money laundering regime

The US government has urged the Bahamas to beef up its anti-money laundering safeguards ahead of this year’s impending expansion of casino and web shop gaming, describing the latter as an “illicit” industry that “flourishes” in this nation.

Investigating theft of iguanas

AS Deputy Prime Minister “Brave” Davis said in a press statement yesterday, it is important that the mysterious appearance of 13 Bahamian iguanas — one dead— discovered in luggage at Heathrow Airport, London, should be thoroughly investigated.

Economics and politics of crime

EDITOR, The Tribune.

Police hunt four men who shot at officers during high-speed chase

POLICE are on the hunt for four men who escaped on foot after shooting at officers during a high-speed chase early in New Providence on Sunday morning.

Another light sentence

Anyone following sentencing by Magistrates for gun possession, and then following the names of repeat offenders that pop up every few months or years, charged with the same offence, will be left with no sense of wonderment as to the principle reason for the high rate of gun violence in the country.

Drinks producer’s lime ‘nightmare’

A Bahamian beverage producer has been forced by the “ridiculously” high cost of limes to instead use concentrate in his ‘Switcha’ product line, saying: “It was a matter of survival.”

Disappearance of four people 'could be linked to human smuggling'

A Bahamian man and three Costa Rican nationals are missing and police are seeking the public’s assistance concerning their whereabouts as it is suspected that their disappearance could be linked to illegal human smuggling operations in Grand Bahama.

NHI should not be forced upon us

AS A Bahamian citizen I take great objection to the fact that the present government wants to Force National Health Insurance down our throats.

What world are we in?

UNABLE to sleep last night because of a cold, my mind drifted back 30 years when LOP was suggesting that the Bahamas was moving from being a Third World country to a First World country.

Potter’s Cay in $3.1m upgrades

Potter’s Cay Dock is set to undergo a $3.1 million upgrade it was announced yesterday, with the project to be carried out over the next 16 months.

Doctors chief: NHI a ‘last straw’ for many businesses

National Health Insurance (NHI) and its costs could be “the last straw for many a business”, Doctors Hospital’s president said yesterday, adding that too many questions remain over how the scheme will be implemented.

Lawyer succeeds in challenging ruling based on Juries Act

A LAWYER yesterday successfully contested a recent amendment in the Juries Act, which reduces the number of peremptory challenges from ten to four in murder cases.

Man shot dead, three hurt including PLP campaign chief

A MAN was killed and three people, including a PLP campaign general, are in hospital after a shooting in Fox Hill on Saturday night.

Two men 'serious' in hospital after being shot

TWO MEN are recovering in hospital today after they were shot multiple times on Thursday morning.

Officer tells of examining vehicle at murder scene

THE jury in the Tristan Bartlett murder trial heard testimony from a police corporal who inspected the car that was part of the scene of a murder.

Triple murder suspect on bail shot by police during chase

A MAN on bail for a triple murder was shot Monday after opening fire on police officers who were attempting to arrest him on Cowpen Road.

NHI could unlock a ‘multi-billion’ health care industry

IF PROPERLY structured, National Health Insurance (NHI) could could transform the Bahamian healthcare system into a ‘multi-billion’ industry, the head of a Bahamas-based pharmaceutical and medical equipment supplier said yesterday, telling Tribune Business that improving efficiencies and access to care are key to implementation of the scheme.

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