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FNM youth’s support must be earned
THE Free National Movement’s youth association president wants young FNM supporters to carefully consider who should be the party’s next leader and to support someone who will acknowledge the party’s mistakes and commit to addressing them.
Inagua residents fear over refugees influx
SOME Haitians in Inagua have been disorderly while being detained, according to Island Administrator Marlon Leary, who told The Tribune accommodating a large number of migrants has been challenging.
A looming refugee crisis ahead
A potential crisis and grave political embarrassment for the new administration has collided with hundreds of Haitian refugees entering our waters. We are facing a refugee crisis of historic proportions and it does not involve the coronavirus.
Reine and Beau ride for Bahamas
SEVENTEEN-year-old Reine Pagliaro’s successful ride in the FEI World Endurance Championship for Young Riders & Juniors marked the first time ever that the island nation competed in an Equestrian event at the World Championship level.
ALICIA WALLACE: There are voices out there the new government should be listening to
Cabinet appointments have been made, and we have all noticed the number is quite high. Whether the new administration is piloting a new way to address the issues we are facing today or it is paying for favours or rewarding loyalty, taxpayers are footing the bill.
‘Revisit immigration bill to deal with crisis of Haitian immigration’
WHILE warning that Inagua is on the brink of a humanitarian crisis with a recent influx of Haitian migrants, Human Rights Bahamas is urging the government to revisit the draft Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Bill insisting it could help in navigating this issue.
Munroe: We can handle influx of Haitian migrants
NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe, QC, yesterday expressed confidence in local law enforcement agencies’ capability to protect the country’s borders against any influx of Haitian sloops after hundreds of migrants were recently apprehended in Bahamian territory.
‘Critical data’: Health travel visa to remain
The deputy prime minister yesterday said the health travel visa will stay for international travellers as it is producing “data critical to the development and advancement of tourism”.
Cold front to blame for thunderstorms
A SENIOR meteorologist said a “cold front” is responsible for the continuous thunderstorms New Providence has experienced over the past few days.
Cruise port chief: Extend tourism’s ‘peace of mind’
Nassau Cruise Port’s chief executive yesterday urged the Government to swiftly extend a cruise passenger COVID-19 vaccination mandate that has brought “peace of mind” to the tourism industry.
Churches ignored COVID protocols
BAHAMAS Christian Council President Bishop Delton Fernander says he’s eager to meet with the new Davis administration with a view to relaxing certain COVID-19 measures on churches.
Now it’s contracts under govt review
TOURISM, Investment and Aviation Minister Chester Cooper said yesterday the government is currently reviewing contracts awarded to Kanoo Pays, an electronic retail payment provider hired by the former administration to process travel health visa payments.
Kendal ‘Sixty’ Thompson dies at 58
FORMER national golf team member Kendal “Sixty” Thompson, known for his mammoth size and unique style of play on the golf course, passed away yesterday, leaving memories of his jovialness and philanthropism with his family and friends.
PETER YOUNG: Wise words as the world watches
WHATEVER crises around the world are dominating the news and demanding attention from other countries, the focus of diplomatic activity during the month of September is always in New York where the United Nations General Assembly meets for its regular annual session.
Minister: we need a facility on inagua
IMMIGRATION Minister Keith Bell said there is a need for a “multi-purpose facility” to be constructed on Inagua following the detainment of hundreds of Haitian nationals on the island.
Bell says govt already trying to send back 900 Haitians
IMMIGRATION and Labour Minister Keith Bell said yesterday that the government is hoping to repatriate over 900 Haitian migrants who recently entered the country illegally by the end of this week.
Activists urge ‘permanent’ ban on all oil exploration
Environmental activists yesterday urged the Davis administration to impose a total ban on oil drilling in Bahamian waters after an explorer confirmed it has still to settle outstanding licence fees due to the Government.
Govt steps in to assist Grand Bahama accident victim’s care
THE government has helped a Grand Bahama man who was seriously injured in an industrial accident on Friday to receive emergency medical surgery in New Providence at Doctors Hospital.
DESPERATE - AND HEADING OUR WAY: Haitian crisis sees flood of refugees risking their lives to reach Bahamas
GRIM and dire circumstances in Haiti have forced citizens to migrate across treacherous seas in search of a better life, a local community leader told The Tribune yesterday.
THE KDK REPORT: Need for speed
A grilled chicken and bacon sandwich with spinach, spicy mayo and avocado. It did little to show his creativity but for the 26-year-old chef featured in today’s article, preparing that meal was a welcome relief.