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US slams zero money launder prosecutions
The US government yesterday criticised the Bahamas’ almost non-existent number of prosecutions/convictions for money laundering, suggesting there should be far more given the size of this nation’s financial services industry.
Man must pay up $4,000 or serve 4 more years in jail
A MAN who “hacked” his ex-girlfriend with a knife when she forbade him from visiting her could serve 14 years in prison if he does not pay $4,000 in damages to the woman by the end of 2015.
Mr J aims to uplift with ‘Angel Party’
MUSIC is the route Bahamian gospel artist Gesner “Mr J” Dalmond has chosen for many years to share his Christian walk, special messages and words of inspiration. Mr J’s songs have been the tool he has used to encourage other Christians in their personal journeys and to win souls for Christ.
Relief for residents after 'criminal hub' demolished
RESIDENTS of the Sunlight Village community say they are relieved after community volunteers and officials from the Royal Bahamas Police Force collaborated to demolish an abandoned house identified as long-standing criminal hub.
US ‘agrees to stick to law’ in use of surveillance
NEARLY one year after it was reported that the United States was intercepting and monitoring Bahamian telephone calls, America has agreed to use the “lawful” authority to obtain surveillance information from this country, according to Foreign Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell yesterday.
US: Crime is now at critical level
ARMED robberies remain one of the most common crimes perpetrated against tourists, according to The Bahamas 2015 Crime and Safety Report compiled by the US government.
New tax to pay for NHI scheme
THE implementation of National Health Insurance, which is slated for a January 2016 first phase roll-out, “will likely” be financed through a new tax on Bahamians, according to Health minister Dr Perry Gomez.
‘Christie out of touch with Bahamians’
FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis has accused Prime Minister Perry Christie of being “completely out of touch” with the plight of Bahamians who struggle to make ends meet.
Crash probe puts focus on pilots
OFFICIALS have completed their analysis into the cockpit voice recorder and digital electronic engine monitors on board the plane that crashed in Grand Bahama over a month ago, killing prominent pastor Dr Myles Munroe and eight others.
Ambassador hails step forward in US-Cuba relationship
CUBAN Ambassador to the Bahamas Ernesto Soberon Guzman yesterday touted the American government’s decision to ease trade and travel restrictions against Cuba as a surprising and historic first step in normalising diplomatic relations.
Greenslade lacks authority to act over jailhouse wedding
POLICE Commissioner Ellison Greenslade yesterday said he was still “very upset” that a man in custody at Central Police Station last year was allowed to marry his fiancee at the station.
IAN FERGUSON: How our behaviours both help and hurt
GEORGE Santanya wrote that those who do not know their history are doomed to repeat it. This statement is just as true today as it was when he penned the words.
'Advantage' criminals
EDITOR, The Tribune.
'Too early’ to act on hospital report completed in March
IT is “too early” to say if anyone will face consequences due to alarming findings in a forensic audit into the Public Hospitals Authority, Health Minister Dr Perry Gomez said yesterday.
Accused pair 'got in car of victim before gunshots'
TWO men standing trial for murder reportedly got into the car of Tristan Bartlett moments before gunshots were heard, a jury was told yesterday.
Four held after PM's press aide murder
POLICE have four men in custody in connection with the shooting death of Latore Mackey, press secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister and deputy director of Bahamas Information Services.
Wellness coach Kiara Smith promotes holistic living
Encouraging holistic living and helping people to sustain a healthy lifestyle has been a major goal for local wellness coach Kiara Smith.
YOUR SAY - Loretta Butler-Turner: Real change and real results required on crime
ACCORDING to the World Health Organisation we have an epidemic.
YOUR SAY: Including all Bahamians the key to moving forward together
AN economy that leaves no one behind is the only way we as a nation can move forward, together.
Michelle Miller Motivationals: Do you have the habit of action or inaction?
There are many habits that we adopt along the way. Some of these habits support our quest to live an empowered life, while others hinder our every move. In order to keep moving towards the life that we desire to live, it’s a good idea to periodically evaluate our habits.