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Bahamas has lost a great leader

BAHAMIANS went to the polls yesterday and showed the depth of their ingratitude to a man who had dedicated 35 selfless years to their service.

How much did bribery influence the election?

IN AN interview, Alfonso Quinonez, OAS Head of Mission, whose team was invited to the Bahamas by the Ingraham government to observe Monday's election, hit the target when he observed that lack of regulated election funding fuelled talk of corruption.

We all have an interest in combating conflicts

TODAY, the Chamber Voice joins the national discussion in addressing the topic: 'Conflict of Interest'. As a nation we have been slow in speaking to the issue, and educating our employees and the country at large on what constitutes a conflict, how we should address potential conflicts, and the steps we must take to avoid recurring conflicts.

DIANE PHILLIPS: The impact of distressed properties on neighbourhood safety and value

EVERY bank and financial institution has them – loans that go bad. Monies lent with the best of intention to customers who have the best of intentions of repaying the funds borrowed to build or buy their dream home or grow their business.

The battle is raging

“I keep telling myself not to give up hope to be brave and stay strong because I believe there are people out there who will believe in me and will help me through these hard times”.

POLICE OFFICERS BACK IN SCHOOLS: Munroe announces move after last week’s AF Adderley stabbing

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe confirmed that police officers have returned to public schools, nearly a week after concerns were reignited about school safety following last week’s stabbing at AF Adderley Junior High.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Committee has expunged 80 criminal records to date

THE Rehabilitation of Offenders Committee has to date expunged the criminal records of 80 people, some of whom were convicted for curfew violations during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Unionists who put self before country

Unionists who put self before count ON TUESDAY Labour Minister Dion Foulkes, speaking with a Tribune reporter, seemed confused by striking Customs and Immigration employees. He said that all of the union's concerns had been discussed last month, and reso

‘JUSTIFIED’ RULING IN TRIPLE KILLING: Jury says shootings by police in Blair case appropriate

A CORONER’S Court jury ruled on Friday that law enforcement officers were justified in killing three men at a Blair Estates mansion in 2019, one of the deadliest single instances of a police-involved killing in the country’s history.

Ministers refute concerns on PharmaChem chemicals

CABINET ministers have refuted an Opposition MP’s concerns over the storage of hazardous chemicals and materials at the PharmaChem plant following its mid-January closure.

DIANE PHILLIPS: When bad things happen to good people

A young man with a college degree, good job, solid marriage and a six-year-old daughter is about to start a gofundme page.

Sands called on to back up claims

FORMER Minister of Grand Bahama Dr Michael Darville has called on Health Minister Dr Duane Sands to substantiate his allegations that the Christie administration awarded $90m worth of healthcare contracts shortly before the general election, calling the claims “untrue.”

EDITORIAL: Persons are not ‘unpatriotic’ for telling the truth

GOVERNMENT’S recent statement accusing Sarkis Izmirlian of being “unpatriotic” in his attempt to inform Bahamians of what was really behind the failure of Baha Mar, brought back many memories of another disgraceful period of this young, independent nation’s history.

Heroes and heroines

Thank you for affording me the space to recognise some real heroes and heroines. The proprietors and caregivers at homes for the elderly and orphans throughout the country… having visited several of these homes on a regular basis I am moved by the dedication and compassion of these caring persons.

Shane Gibson's constitutional relief application hearing delayed

THE hearing into former Cabinet minister Shane Gibson’s application for constitutional relief was adjourned by more than a month yesterday due to the “medical indisposition” of a key applicant in the matter.Yesterday was marked for the continuation o

Bethel: ‘Spy Bill’ not set in stone

AMID calls for the Interception of the Communication Bill to be permanently shelved, Attorney General Carl Bethel yesterday said the proposed legislation in its current form could “possibly” be amended, adding consideration will be given to additional changes at the Cabinet level.

Exuma ‘deserted island’, says $100m Fyre Fest lawsuit

The negative Fyre Festival fall-out intensified yesterday as a Hollywood celebrity attorney described Exuma as a “dangerous, deserted island” in a lawsuit seeking $100 million in damages from the organisers.

Greenslade comments defended by Munroe

ATTORNEY Wayne Munroe defended Police Commissioner Ellison Greenslade’s recent response to the country’s murder rate, saying the top officer understands better than politicians the need to avoid emotional policy responses that prove counterproductive in the long run.

We March protest against 'Spying Bill' called off

WE MARCH Bahamas has called off a planned protest on Wednesday afternoon against the Interceptions of Communications Bill after an announcement on Tuesday night by the Attorney General of a "period of public consultation" before the legislation is implemented.

Dames tells Nottage to call him for solutions to crime

FORMER Deputy Police Commissioner Marvin Dames yesterday urged National Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage to “call him” if he wants “real solutions” to the country’s escalating crime problem.

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