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Minister concerned after spate of officers facing court
NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames yesterday said he is “concerned” about the number of law enforcement officers that have recently been taken before the courts on criminal charges, as he pledged to put a “greater focus” on “sifting out as many of the bad apples as possible” from the sector.
Turnquest not surprised by Gibson’s blame of union
FREE National Movement Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest said yesterday he isn’t surprised by Labour Minister Shane Gibson’s attempt to shift blame for the termination of more than 60 One&Only Ocean Club employees to the Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union, calling the move the latest in a trend of demonstrating hostility towards Bahamian workers.
Remembering Sir Clifford
A PHOTO exhibition and essay competition highlighting the life, struggles and career of former Speaker of the House of Assembly and Governor-General Sir Clifford Darling is set to open on November 15.
EMS staff demand health insurance
EMERGENCY Medical Services (EMS) personnel - some with life-threatening illnesses - say they need the government and the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) to put them on a “comprehensive” medical insurance plan outside of their National Insurance coverage.
Freeport tale inspires thriller
A local author, and a Bahamian graphic artist, have pooled their talents to launch a novel inspired by true events that happened in Freeport.
Citizens can no longer harbour the criminals
THE MURDER of an American visitor over the weekend has removed the rose coloured glasses from the eyes of at least one government minister.
Cash: Gibson criticises us after Anna Nicole?
FNM Chairman Darron Cash yesterday criticised Golden Gates MP Shane Gibson over his accusations that previous FNM administrations fast-tracked residency applications of former criminals.
The Sudanese Nuer and Dinka Tribes and the Ivy League Brat
If you have ever been less than honest and have felt self-conscious because you see yourself as particularly truthful, then you have experienced cognitive dissonance. Festinger (1959) posited the Cognitive Dissonance theory, which asserts that cognitive dissonance occurs whenever your view of yourself conflicts with your performance in any area.
Police advice on suicides
Suicide is a serious public health problem that can have lasting harmful effects on individuals, families, and communities. Therefore due to the recent increase of this act within our nation, the Royal Bahamas Police Force recognises that Effective Prevention strategies are needed to promote awareness of suicide and encourage a commitment to social change
Pair jailed for ten years for armed raid on store
TWO men who claimed to be remorseful for the armed robbery of a Chinese convenience store were jailed for 10 years yesterday.
No comment on end of 12-hour shifts but Nottage promises saturation patrols
NATIONAL Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage said saturation patrols and additional police officers in “hot spots” will continue throughout the Christmas season.
Controlling headaches
A significant health problem in today’s society is headaches. Not only are they painful and debilitating to the people who have them, they cause lost productivity, which can cost millions of dollars in inefficiency.
$232m borrowing to pay for boats
THE Christie administration will today table a resolution to borrow $232 million to purchase nine new Royal Bahamas Defence Force vessels.
The Law of Good Success
By JEFFARAH GIBSON
Price control teams carry out Super Value inspection
DEPUTY Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and National Insurance Alphaeus Forbes led a team of ten inspectors on a tour of the Mackey Street Super Value location this week.
RBC sponsors anti-bullying campaign
RBC Royal Bank is sponsoring an anti-bullying campaign together with Bully-Busters.
Teenager shot dead on street
THE country’s latest murder victim was the third teenager to be shot and killed within the last five days.
Man gets 17 years for attempted murder
By LAMECH JOHNSON
The fitness trainer with the right tools
AS a fitness professional with decades of experience, Jillian Bartlett said she strives for nothing but excellence in her field of work.
Three men killed in shootings
TWO Pinewood Gardens men were gunned down in separate incidents hours apart and a 41-year-old was shot dead taking the country’s murder count this year to 34.