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‘What are we doing to tackle climate change?’

NINE months after Save The Bays returned from the climate change conference in Paris that for a moment caught the world’s attention, the environmental advocacy group’s chairman is still seeking answers to critical questions about how the Bahamas is planning to meet a future of rising sea levels that could literally wipe out entire islands and populations.

Warrant issued as man charged with murder fails to show up at court

A MAN, charged with murder, failed for the second time this week to show up in the Supreme Court. A warrant is still out for his arrest.

Man held for drugs possession

A Bahamian male was apprehended for possession of suspected drugs by Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) marines on routine patrol aboard a RBDF fast patrol craft on Wednesday afternoon.

On Da Hook

WITH the lobster season in full swing, a wide variety of fish is being caught in the Bahamas this month.

Mother in tears as she tells of finding son dead

PATRICIA-MAE Wilson fought back tears in the Supreme Court yesterday as she recalled a 24-hour window on December 9, 2015 within which she had sent her son off to his father in good health only to later find him lying face down in the street, having been stabbed.

Diving into the hearts of the 242

CONGRATULATIONS poured in from different sectors of society yesterday, as Bahamians continued to marvel at Shaunae Miller’s gold medal performance Monday night at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.

Miller backs resort and tells union to ‘carry their ass’

TALL Pines MP Leslie Miller yesterday railed against the tactics of the Bahamas Maintenance and Allied Workers Union, saying the BHMAWU “held a gun to the head” of Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort executives and is now reaping what it has sown with the “unfortunate” job losses of more than 600 resort employees.

President of union to sue Sandals

TRADE Union Congress President and attorney for the Bahamas Hotel Maintenance and Allied Workers Union Obie Ferguson said he will file a writ today in the Supreme Court on behalf of the more than 600 terminated Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort workers for “union busting” and “unfair dismissal”.

PM hails Miller gold as historic moment for nation

PRIME Minister Perry Christie said yesterday that Shaunae Miller’s dramatic gold medal winning performance at the 2016 Olympic Games is one of the most extraordinary moments in this country’s history.

Minnis: Bahamians must not lose out on Baha Mar

FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday renewed his warning to future Baha Mar investors not to engage in any negotiations with the Christie-led government that would disadvantage Bahamians.

Renew Bahamas welcomes hospital confirmation

RENEW Bahamas’ chief executive officer yesterday expressed gratitude to the Public Hospitals Authority for its recent investigation into the dumping of biohazardous medical waste at the New Providence landfill, saying the PHA’s investigation will “encourage all those who interact with hazardous materials to follow the proper procedures and guidelines in the future”.

Hunt still on for missing 89-year-old

THE family of a missing 89-year-old man suffering from dementia is still appealing to the public for help in locating their relative.

Govt under fire for failure to protect workers

UNION chiefs yesterday blasted the government for its perceived failure to protect the rights of the hundreds of Sandals resort workers who were made redundant without notice and allegedly forced to sign legal agreements “under duress” in order to receive severance pay.

Govt faces interest bill on damages to Cubans

THE $150,000 in legal costs the government must pay in connection with the illegal detention of two Cuban nationals could increase daily if the Christie administration fails to pay as ordered by the Supreme Court.

Kelly’s donates kitchen to help children’s home

IN the spirit of giving back, Kelly’s Freeport Ltd generously donated and installed a brand new kitchen at the Grand Bahama Children’s Home.

jazz brings a buzz to downtown Freeport

THE Churchill Square in downtown Freeport was buzzing with excitement on Friday with a ‘Jazz in the Square’ event, the second of four events planned by the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) to promote economic activity in the downtown area.

Martin Luther King associate to give speech

DR Xernona Clayton, the woman who drove Dr Martin Luther King to Memphis just before he died, made a wrong turn on her way to the airport.

Groups offer support ahead of school year

TWO local organisations have donated much needed supplies and food to the Grand Bahama Children’s Home just in time for the new school year.

DNA leader: Govt has learned nothing from previous problems

DEMOCRATIC National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney yesterday railed against the government over the mass redundancy action at Sandals resort, stating that it was clear officials have learned nothing from previous matters of this nature.

Sandals staff made redundant will not be given preference for re-hiring

NEWLY redundant employees of Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort will not be given first preference when the resort begins hiring employees for its October re-opening, The Tribune understands.

UPDATED: Gibson blasts Sandals as 600 lose their jobs

LABOUR Minister Shane Gibson said his ministry was given very little notice by Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort of its decision to make more than 600 employees redundant yesterday so it could conduct renovations.

Primary care phase of NHI by January, says PM

PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday defended his administration’s handling of National Health Insurance and insisted that while the process has been delayed, he hopes the government is able to roll out the primary care phase by January 2017.

Prime Minister denies public misled over NHI

PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday denied that his government was “misleading” the public by insinuating that “cookouts” will no longer be needed to fund people’s medical expenses once National Health Insurance is introduced.

Eight groups sign up to Providers Association

EIGHT organisations have signed on to a proposed Independent Provider Association, Dr Conville Brown said in a statement yesterday in response to criticism from the Medical Association of the Bahamas.

Correction - Medical Association position on NHI

THE Medical Association of the Bahamas has asked The Tribune to clarify its position on National Health Insurance as the heading over an article in Monday’s Tribune –“Endorsement for NHI is slammed as ‘deceptive’” – could have given the wrong impression.