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Call for Dames to resign over Abaco: FNM branch chairman hits out over island’s ‘weak security’

THE chairman of the Free National Movement’s Central and South Abaco constituency branch wants National Security Minister Marvin Dames to resign over the “weak security” on the island.

Minister defends government’s handling of illegal migrants

IMMIGRATION Minister Elsworth Johnson said yesterday the government has done nothing wrong regarding its handling of illegal migrants seeking refuge in the country.

PM kicking down door was ‘not a good impression’

BAHAMAS Christian Council President Bishop Delton Fernander said Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis went beyond the duties of his office when he kicked down the back door of a shanty town structure.

Brave Davis - The Empty Suit

Brave Davis – The Empty Suit EDITOR, The Tribune. Opposition Leader Philip Brave Davis is what the dictionary defines as an empty suit: “a prominent person regarded as lacking substance, personality, or ability.” His performance during and after H

Coach Evans on Gardiner: ‘My main goal is the world record’

DOHA, Qatar — When American Gary Evans started coaching quarter-miler Steven Gardiner three years ago, it was with the notion that the Murphy Town, Abaco native get on the podium at the Olympic Games and placing his name on the men’s 400 metre world record.

EDITORIAL: Focus on the victims not on immigration

IT WOULD seem some people need to be reminded that there was a hurricane that devastated our islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama a little over a month ago.

BNT warns of 'catastrophic' effect of storm on landscape

HURRICANE Dorian caused coastal erosion and “catastrophic” impact to mangrove and pine forests in at least one national park, according to the Bahamas National Trust. There are also fears that endangered bird populations will face a food shortage du

S&P gives Bahamas major post-Dorian lift

Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has given The Bahamas a much-needed post-Dorian boost by asserting that this nation is “well-positioned to handle the fall-out” from the category five storm.

Dorian restoration has 'nation's fiscal future in its hands'

Government officials managing the Hurricane Dorian recovery efforts “have the fiscal success of the country in their hands”, a prominent governance reformer has warned.Robert Myers, the Organisation for Responsible Governance’s (ORG) principle, told

Deep Water Cay close, deals east GB harsh blow

East Grand Bahama’s economy has been dealt a devastating blow after Deep Water Cay yesterday said it had no alternative but to cease operations with Dorian clean-up alone to cost $1m.The renowned bonefishing lodge, whose owners have invested some $44

Curfew call a ‘knee-jerk reaction’ says Davis

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis has called Cabinet’s consideration of a possible curfew for Abaco in response to security concerns a “knee-jerk” reaction.

Migrants told to stay away because of disease fears

AMID clean-up efforts in storm ravaged Abaco, health and safety concerns remain prevalent and serious, according to the island’s hurricane relief and redevelopment coordinator, Algernon Cargill yesterday.

WE’LL SEE YOU IN COURT OVER LAND: Shanty Town move branded as xenophobic

RIGHTS Bahamas said yesterday it would not relent in taking legal action over the government’s decision to compulsorily acquire shanty town land, branding the move “xenophobic and petty”.

Equisoft Donates $30,000 to aid Ranfurly Homes

IN a show of support after the devastation of Hurricane Dorian, Equisoft, a software solutions partner of Family Guardian Insurance, donated $30,000 to the Ranfurly Homes For Children.The donation is meant to cover the 24-hour nursing care required b

Container city delivered by RBDF

SEVENTEEN containers arrived on the Royal Bahamas Defence Force auxiliary craft Lawrence Major, and were offloaded and set up on Abaco on Friday. The mobile base city (MBC) will provide necessary support for RBDF disaster relief teams as they assist

PM joins kitchen to see feeding operation

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis visited the World Central Kitchen feeding centre in Freeport yesterday before heading to East End, Grand Bahama to assess recovery and reconstruction efforts.The feeding centre provides three hot meals per day to storm

'This was indeed the day that we have all been waiting for'

DOHA, Qatar — The Bahamas welcomed its newest world champion on Friday night at the IAAF 17th World Championships after Steven Gardiner ascended on the top of the podium, improving on his silver medal performance two years ago in London, England.Baha

GOLDEN MOMENT: 'I'm a bit sore'

DOHA, Qatar — It was a sleepless Friday night for Steven Gardiner, the newest Bahamian world track and field champion at the International Amateur Athletic Federation’s 17th World Championships. That night, Gardiner noted that he only got about one

VIDEO: Minister of National Security goes on night patrol during Abaco visit

On a recent visit to Abaco and the surrounding Cays in the wake of Hurricane Dorian, Minister of National Security Marvin Dames took part in night patrols which provide safety and security in affected areas.

Consumers warned on plastic bag levy

Consumers have been reminded that Bahamian businesses will be required to charge them a minimum 25 cents per bag for using single-use plastic bags from January 1, 2020.The levy is mandatory under Section 8 of the Environmental Protection (Control of

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