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'Red-letter day' for West End as $2m community clinic opens

THE opening of a newly renovated $2-million West End Community Clinic was “a red-letter day” for the residents of West End, who for the first time will now have access to trauma and 24-hour ambulance/EMS services in their community.

Turnquest: Real deficit $695m

THE former Christie administration was “fiscally incompetent” and placed the Bahamas in a “financial ditch,” Minister of Finance K Peter Turnquest (pictured) said yesterday while revealing the country’s deficit for the 2016-2017 fiscal year has risen to $695m.

FNM ‘hypocrisy’ over spy bill

NOT only did Official Opposition Leader Philip “Brave” Davis decry the “hypocrisy” of the Minnis administration for seeking to enact its version of the Interception of Communication Bill, but he said in the House of Assembly yesterday the administration’s tabled bill infringes on the civil liberties of Bahamians in ways the Christie administration’s Bill sought to avoid.

Hurricane funds remain untraced

THE Minnis administration has been unable to track down $42m of $150m borrowed under the former Christie administration for hurricane repairs, Finance Minister K Peter Turnquest said yesterday, revealing in Parliament officials can only give an account for $108m of the hefty loan.

‘Pay up’: students ignore loan plea

THE Education Loan Authority (ELA) is expected to resume loan services to students in the “not too distant future,” ELA Chairman Michael Foulkes disclosed yesterday, adding the entity has also commenced legal action in the Supreme Court against delinquent borrowers and guarantors to recover the more than $150m it is owed.

Webshops insist ‘We pay our fair share’

Web shops yesterday slammed the Minister of Tourism’s “reckless” attack on the sector’s taxes and regulation, charging he was “out of touch with the industry he supervises”.

First physician volunteers step up to help Dominica

AT LEAST five physicians have answered the call by Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis to offer assistance in view of the devastated medical services in Dominica, Health Minister Dr Duane Sands said yesterday.

Medical Association president says Minister's NHI statements 'confusing'

MEDICAL Association of the Bahamas President Dr Sy Pierre yesterday called Health Minister Dr Duane Sands’ proclamation that a revised National Health Insurance scheme will be relaunched before year-end “confusing.”Calling on Dr Sands to clarify the

Deputy PM defends govt paying 'a lot of money' to catastrophic insurance fund

FINANCE Minister K Peter Turnquest defended the Minnis administration’s decision to pay “a lot of money” for policy coverage under the Caribbean Catastrophic Risk Insurance Facility even though it did not meet the deductible, affecting the payout received for Hurricane Irma related damage.

Miss World Bahamas aims to bring ‘Hope to the Homeless’

MISS World Bahamas Geena Thompson is on a mission to help homeless persons.

A COMIC'S VIEW: FNM has set the bar high for 'spin doctoring'

THIS past week saw Minister for Transport and Local Government Frankie Campbell quash all allegations that he has dual citizenship during an address in the House of Assembly. Mr. Campbell also reiterated that he has never pledged allegiance to any c

TEXT FOR THE CURE: BTC and Cancer Society team up for Breast Cancer Awareness

THE month of October has been designated to enhance the awareness of breast cancer. For several years, BTC has joined with various groups to promote prevention methods and share the stories of those that have been touched by cancer over the years.BTC

AG's office agrees to proposal by Freddie Ramsey's attorneys

THE OFFICE of the Attorney General yesterday agreed to a proposal by attorneys for Freddie Solomon Ramsey to have their client satisfy his $200,000 plus repayment of ill-gotten gains order to the Bahamas Electricity Corporation via the transfer of la

BPL disconnectors 'facing threats' after 'bribe' claims

BAHAMAS Power and Light disconnectors are facing harsh criticism and in some cases threats from consumers in the wake of remarks by BPL Chairwoman Darnell Osborne, who recently said 40 per cent of disconnected customers were being reconnected illegal

Commonwealth Bank makes $25,000 donation to aid hurricane victims

COMMONWEALTH Bank donated $25,000 to the Bahamas Red Cross to aid Hurricane Irma victims.At a press conference on Thursday, Jacqueline Farrington, Commonwealth Bank vice-president of internal audit, said the bank was pleased to present the Red Cross

Celebrity artist's portrait is a hit with Nicki Minaj

Celebrity artist and The Tribune’s cartoonist Jamaal Rolle (pictured) has an army of fans and how he can add Nicki Minaj to their ranks.Jamaal recently painted Minaj’s portrait using Mac make-up and after seeing it on his Instagram page the star was

Mall at Marathon Celebrates 28th anniversary

THE Mall at Marathon celebrated its 28th anniversary in grand style with a mall-wide sidewalk sale that culminated on Saturday.There was a live band, karaoke entertainment, free balloons and face-painting. Pictured at the annual cake-cutting ceremony

Gaming board execs on $200k

THE Minnis administration is in the process of terminating executives and paying them out of their hefty contracts at the Gaming Board, Tourism Minister Dionisio ‘Aguilar confirmed, revealing there have been no audited financials since 2015 and infighting is common practice at the “dysfunctional” organisation.

Numbers houses may face tax hike

AS people increasingly use gaming houses as a means to move money in view of some clearing banks closing branches throughout the Bahamas, there is worry that this unregulated activity may put the country on an international “black list,” affecting the stability of the country’s banking sector, Tourism Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar told Parliament yesterday.

Terror of locals in Las Vegas massacre

WHEN Hilton Bowleg arrived at the Paris Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas at 9pm on Sunday he had no idea that about one hour later he would be running for his life in the hotel casino as bullets rained down on concert-goers blocks away on the Vegas Strip.

Promotions left force ‘top heavy’

AN audit of manpower in the Royal Bahamas Police Force reveals the institution is top-heavy with recent promotional exercises placing a burden on the performance of the force, National Security Minister Marvin Dames (pictured) said in the House of Assembly yesterday.

Kessinger murder: Islander charged

A 27-year-old Cat Island native who was arraigned in Magistrate’s Court yesterday charged with  robbing at knifepoint and murdering an elderly American woman on that island, claimed he was the victim of police brutality while in custody. 

Frankie Campbell shoots down dual citizenship speculation

BUOYED by the encouraging cheers of his colleagues, Transport and Local Government Minister Frankie Campbell shot down speculation in the House of Assembly yesterday that he has dual citizenship, declaring he has never pledged allegiance to any country but the Bahamas, nor has he ever had a travel document in the name of any other country.

Man dies two weeks after being shot

A 39-year-old man died in hospital early Wednesday morning after being shot two weeks ago.

Court-appointed lawyer for man challenging 30-year sentence

A MAN seeking to challenge his 30-year sentence for manslaughter in connection with a fatal stabbing incident that occurred in 2013 will receive a court-appointed lawyer for his appeal application.