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Gibson: shocking NIB revelations

THE much anticipated forensic audit report that examined the National Insurance Board’s operations dating back to 2003 contains shocking revelations, claimed NIB Minister Shane Gibson yesterday.

Myths are very hard to dispel, especially if they are deeply entrenched in the Bahamian culture. One commonly held myth which has been around since time immemorial is the view that the Press is heavily slanted towards the Free National Movement (FNM).

Miller: I'll fire union leader if strike action is taken

UNION president Stephano Green was warned that he will be fired from BEC if he insults chairman Leslie Miller one more time if strike action is initiated by union members.

Minister of Labour unveils NIB self-service facility

THE National Insurance Board has launched its NIB Registrants Self-Service Facility, which would allow customers to track online, their contributions to the country’s social security scheme.

30% egg import tariff 'too late'

EGG producers said yesterday’s Government’s decision to increase the tariff rates on imports to 30 per cent would only raise consumer costs, as not enough were being produced locally to meet demand.

BRAN: Legalise web shops - but fine for years of illegal activity

DNA Leader Branville McCartney said yesterday while he agrees the government should legalise and regulate gaming, web shop owners should be fined for their years of operating illegally before they are granted licences.

Tributes paid to P Anthony White

VETERAN journalist and broadcaster Paul Anthony White was described as an “outstanding family man, poet and champion” by loved ones who paid their final respects yesterday.

'No rift in FNM' insists deputy

FNM Deputy Leader Loretta Butler-Turner once again denied a rift between herself and party leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday, despite Dr Minnis publicly distancing himself from a protest she intended to lead.

US representatives to probe abuse claim

TWO Florida state district representatives are calling on the United Nations to investigate allegations of abuse of Cuban nationals at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre

1,200 call for airport opening

MORE than 1,200 Abaco residents have signed a petition asking the government to open the new Marsh Harbour airport before Christmas.

Police Staff Association: PM silent over concerns

POLICE Staff Association President Dwight Smith said yesterday his members are “concerned” that every other union and organization in the Bahamas can get their needs met by the government, but the PSA “hasn’t even been invited to the table”.

DNA leader calls for curfew to tackle crime

BAHAMIANS have a right to “be afraid” over crime in the country, according to DNA Leader Branville McCartney.

Christian Council pledges to join fight against crime

THE Bahamas Christian Council pledged its commitment to the fight against escalating crime, offering Police Commissioner Ellison Greenslade assistance “wherever you need us”.

Stand up, people of Bimini

EDITOR, The Tribune.

Eleuthera 'poised for economic resurgence'

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts told Eleuthera residents over the weekend that the island is poised for an economic resurgence.

‘No guarantees’ for web shops

Web shop operators were yesterday said to be “very concerned” over the uncertainty and lack of any guarantees surrounding the industry’s impending legalisation.

Wage rise for public workers

THE annual minimum wage for public servants increased by $800 yesterday with the promise to renegotiate further increases if the government generates greater revenue from natural resources.

Embassy still encouraging investing in the Bahamas

DESPITE scathing criticism contained in the controversial United States Department of State 2014 Investment Climate report on the Bahamas there is still a push for Americans to invest in the Bahamas, US Chargé d’affaires Lisa Johnson said yesterday.

Mitchell’s alternative reality

Fred Mitchell’s “Air Force One” crash-landed in Fox Hill on election night. Neither Captain Freddie nor the wreckage of his gargantuan arrogance and self-importance could initially be found. The search party hoped to spot him at the recount the next day but His Highness was a no show.

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