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World rights groups challenge deportations

AS the government’s December 31 deadline for irregular migrants to leave the country looms, seven international human rights groups have expressed concerns over its impact on Bahamian-born children and the compliance of state deportation procedures with international law.

Fake news, PM? Well, not quite

A DOCUMENT about the transfer of portfolio responsibilities of Environment Minister Romauld Ferreira, pictured, that was dismissed as “fake news” over the weekend by Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis is legitimate and was gazetted on August 22.

Teenager ‘confessed’ to teacher’s murder

A TEENAGER, one of three individuals accused of murdering Queen’s College elementary teacher Joyelle McIntosh in 2015, confessed to committing the crime during his initial record of interview with police, Supreme Court jurors heard yesterday.

Police probe death threats to ministers

POLICE have been asked to investigate threats included in several expletive-filled voice notes circulated yesterday that someone would “kill” Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis, Deputy Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest and others in the Free National Movement .

Enterprise Bill may have changes

ALTHOUGH Free National Movement  parliamentarians unanimously voted to pass the Commercial Enterprises Bill in the House of Assembly last week, Press Secretary Anthony Newbold, in the face of criticism from some, yesterday said the administration will consider “recommendations and suggestions” for the bill and incorporate those it believes have merit.

Student loan debtors slow on repayments

EDUCATION Minister Jeff Lloyd said the government is not happy about the slow response for repayment from those persons who have defaulted on student loans.

Sands: No active cases of TB at RM Bailey High School

HEALTH officials do not believe there are any active cases of tuberculosis at R M Bailey Senior High School despite 28 students and eight teachers testing positive for the disease, according to Health Minister Dr Duane Sands yesterday.

Men denied extradition appeal - but given extra time for Privy Council move

THE Court of Appeal has denied five men leave to appeal to the Privy Council seeking to avoid extradition to the United States of America on drug trafficking charges.

NIB staff in protest over pay delays

ANGRY employees of the National Insurance Board protested outside the entity’s Baillou Hill Road headquarters yesterday over fears they will receive a pay cut for unexcused absences and not receive increments and Christmas bonuses on time this year.

Ingraham raps enterprise bill

FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham yesterday attacked the controversial Commercial Enterprises Bill, saying the Minnis administration should “rethink the bill and make necessary adjustments.”

Dying? Financial sector is ‘dynamic’

THE financial services sector in The Bahamas is “vibrant and dynamic,” former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham said yesterday.

Son in court over father’s murder

A 21-year-old man was charged in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday with the stabbing death last week of his 76-year-old father.

Dear Santa, can I have my mail for Christmas?

EMPLOYEES at the General Post Office on East Hill Street continued their protest for the third week, with Bahamas Public Services Union President Kingsley Ferguson telling The Tribune that Christmas mail will “probably not be delivered” until the New Year.

Davis ‘scaremongering’ over foreign investment

ATTORNEY General Carl Bethel yesterday criticised Official Opposition Leader Philip Davis as an anti-investment “scaremonger”, accusing him of pandering to irrational fears in his recent pledge to repeal the Commercial Enterprises Bill if the Progressive Liberal Party returns to office.

Union leader concerned at lay-offs in public sector

BAHAMAS Public Services Union President Kingsley Ferguson said yesterday he is “seriously concerned” about the number of persons being let go from the public sector, adding that the “union is not being consulted” about the lay offs.

TWO BAHAMIAN BEACHES AMONG BEST IN THE WORLD

TWO Bahamian beaches have been listed among the 50 best beaches in the world. Pink Sands Beach, Harbour Island is ranked 4th best, and Pig Beach, Exuma, is 12th.

Helping jobless to get on the path to work

AFTER nearly ten years of being unemployed, Leneah Davis-Woodside says she is excited to register for the employability component of a $20m initiative funded by the Inter-American Development Bank, which targets inner-city youth and aims to prevent crime.

Full enactment of FOIA still some way off - Bethel

FULL implementation of the Freedom of Information Act is still out of reach as the government is actively seeking experts to help policymakers strike the right balance between restrictions and access.

American woman drowns off Berry Islands

POLICE are investigating the apparent drowning of an American woman in waters at Great Sturrup Cay off the Berry Islands on Sunday. Shortly after 11am, the American woman was swimming with family members in the water near Great Sturrup Cay when she

PM guests as Greek restaurant reopens

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis and Deputy Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest attended the official opening of Zorbas Restaurant and Zsa Zsa Mojito Bar in Port Lucaya Marketplace on Friday evening.Zorbas Greek Restaurant has been in business in Freepor

Foulkes offers guarantee no Bahamian will lose job from bill

IN the face of criticism of the Commercial Enterprises Bill, Labour Minister Dion Foulkes “guaranteed” Bahamians that “not one single job” will be taken from them as a result of the law’s implementation. He also said the Progressive Liberal Party is

20-year-old accused over Hospital Lane murder

A 20-year-old man was charged with attempting to murder another individual in the Hospital Lane area last week. Javar Ferguson, of King Street, stood before Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt facing one count of attempted murder in connection wi

Court to appoint lawyer in teen sex assault case

THE SON of former Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes will receive a court-appointed lawyer to appeal his prison sentence for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl entrusted to his wife’s care, The Tribune understands.Officials at the Court of Appea

VIDEO: Prince Harry thrilled to be engaged

Prince Harry is "over the moon" to be marrying Meghan Markle.

Son held by police after man stabbed to death

THE 21-year-old son of Leon Sweeting, who was found stabbed to death in his Ambergris Street home on Friday, is assisting in the investigation into his father’s murder.