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Immigration staff warn of risk to national security

THE country is facing a national security risk in allowing the Royal Bahamas Defence Force to act as immigration officers, it has been claimed.

Candidate sets out philosophy

Thank you for your kind complimentary letter published in The Tribune Wednesday, April 11 under the heading: "Ben Albury should be commended."

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PM pledges to introduce health insurance scheme

FREEPORT - Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham promises to introduce National Catastrophic Health Insurance if the FNM is re-elected to office.

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Health promises from hopeful parties

THE HEALTH of the healthcare system is top of mind for many Bahamians. The Free National Movement, Progressive Liberal Party, and Democratic National Alliance promise to improve the quality of healthcare in the Bahamas if elected as the next governing party.

Reporters targeted in record numbers and brutal ways

Reporters targeted in record numbers and brutal ways HOW to kill a journalist: behead; gun down; throw, with hands and feet bound, from a seventh-floor window; torture to death; blow up; deny medical care in appalling prison conditions; beat to death; lo

Zero tolerance pledge by PM

Zero tolerance pledge by PM PRIME Minister Hubert Ingraham declared war last night on the casual attitude to petty crimes in the Bahamas. Speaking at the opening of the FNM's Ft Charlotte constituency office, Mr Ingraham said he is spearheading a zero-to

Zero tolerance pledge by PM

Zero tolerance pledge by PM PRIME Minister Hubert Ingraham declared war last night on the casual attitude to petty crimes in the Bahamas. Speaking at the opening of the FNM's Ft Charlotte constituency office, Mr Ingraham said he is spearheading a zero-to

Former MP in tears for next generation

Former MP in tears for next generation By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net FORMER member of parliament Edward "Dud" Maynard broke down in tears yesterday over the growing disparity between the ideals and aspirations o

Former MP in tears for next generation

Former MP in tears for next generation By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net FORMER member of parliament Edward "Dud" Maynard broke down in tears yesterday over the growing disparity between the ideals and aspirations o

Former MP in tears for next generation

Former MP in tears for next generation By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter aturnquest@tribunemedia.net FORMER member of parliament Edward "Dud" Maynard broke down in tears yesterday over the growing disparity between the ideals and aspirations o

PM Ingraham and his biting sarcasm

PM Ingraham and his biting sarcasm THERE WAS excitement in Grand Bahama when in a jocular remark -- which translated meant that the PLP's election promises will happen "when chickens grow teeth!" - Prime Minister Ingraham remarked: "Down in West End Mr S

PM Ingraham and his biting sarcasm

PM Ingraham and his biting sarcasm THERE WAS excitement in Grand Bahama when in a jocular remark -- which translated meant that the PLP's election promises will happen "when chickens grow teeth!" - Prime Minister Ingraham remarked: "Down in West End Mr S

EDITORIAL: Nygard guilty, but what about his enablers?

Peter Nygard is guilty. The long-time resident of the Lyford Cay property in western New Providence had his day in court – and the jury found him guilty, guilty, guilty, guilty.

Air freight operators fret as new cargo fee yet to arrive

Couriers and air freight providers yesterday warned that the proposed new cargo scanning fee will “definitely hurt business” despite it not being implemented on New Year’s Day as originally planned.

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Mass shooting sees six injured

A VIOLENT Easter saw multiple people taken to hospital after a shooting incident in New Providence – and another man shot dead in Andros.

Major bank's account used to launder $2.6m

The US authorities have been granted access to the financial records of a Bahamian company, and its account at a local bank, which were used to launder $2.632 million from an illegal Internet pharmacy scam.The Court of Appeal, in an unanimous verdict

Dames: Police keeping us from brink of crisis

FORMER Deputy Commissioner of Police Marvin Dames yesterday spoke out in support of Police Commissioner Ellison Greenslade and the Royal Bahamas Police Force after a spate of murders in New Providence.

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VAT cash ‘fuelled immoral spending’

AS the former Christie administration committed an “immoral” fiscal travesty while in office between 2012 to 2017, the government’s direct debt mushroomed from $3.9bn to over $6.5bn, Finance Minister K Peter Turnquest revealed in Parliament yesterday.

EDITORIAL: Opportunities from the Commonwealth

The events surrounding last week’s Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in London were remarkable for their grandeur and splendour, and, judging from the communique at the end of this biennial conference, it was notable for the wide range of issues covered during its deliberations over several days. No doubt, the warm spring-like weather contributed to the mood of goodwill and harmony enjoyed at the gathering.

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‘Die’ Stubbs’ mother says son campaigned for PLP

MOTHER of murder convict Stephen “Die” Stubbs yesterday accused Minister of National Security Dr Bernard Nottage and the government of allegedly scapegoating her son to distract from their dismal performance on crime this term.