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Allen calls for curfew and national service

POSITING that anger and the rate of violent crime in the country were critically linked, renowned psychologist Dr David Allen is calling for the imposition of mandatory national service and a national curfew in “high crime areas”.

Ministry says activists’ fears for lives ‘without merit’

THE government last night announced it has asked the Inter-American Human Rights Commission (IACHR) to lift the precautionary measures it proscribed earlier this month after upholding a claim by five Bahamians that their lives are in danger because of their political advocacy and that some have had to flee the country.

Bell calls for measures to tackle Dominican poachers

STATE Minister of National Security Keith Bell yesterday advocated for the government to take more aggressive measures against Dominican poachers, claiming that the intruders are becoming “more and more violent” towards fishermen and the Royal Bahamas Defence Force.

Bishop Hall steps back from CLICO campaign

AFTER eight years of championing the cause, Bishop Simeon Hall yesterday announced he is “throwing in the towel” on agitating for Government to resolve the CLICO debacle.

US officials tell staff Sand Trap ‘off limits’

AMERICAN officials have declared that the St Albans Drive nightspot, Sand Trap, is “off limits” for its employees and their families, citing the shooting death of a woman there last week and an “ongoing association with known criminal elements”.

Gun used in raid linked to murder of Rahming

THE FIREARM used in the Super Value robbery last Sunday is linked to “several murders” in the capital, Minister of State for National Security Keith Bell revealed yesterday.

US alert over protest march

TOURISM Minister Obie Wilchcombe yesterday warned protestors to be mindful of their actions during the Black Friday march and occupation of downtown Bay Street as the American Embassy and US cruise ships have expressed security fears over the rapidly-growing demonstration set for the busy Thanksgiving weekend.

Sands says hospital resignation a sign of ‘fleeting respect’ for staff

SENATOR and leading surgeon Dr Duane Sands yesterday suggested that the sudden resignation of the Princess Margaret Hospital’s medical chief of staff, Dr James Johnson, was the result of “fleeting respect for medical personnel” in the Bahamas.

Police find drugs and ammunition

GRAND Bahama Police discovered a quantity of suspected marijuana and ammunition in the Garden Villas area on Tuesday, police reported.

BCP calls for 2017 election observers from the OAS

A FRINGE political party has taken steps to secure electoral observers from the Organization of American States, charging that the high “level of corruption” in the government will not allow for a fair general election process in 2017.

Minnis asks why Gray has not been fired by PM

OPPOSITION Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday questioned why Prime Minister Perry Christie has not “fired” Agriculture and Fisheries Minister V Alfred Gray for his alleged endorsement of the $2.1bn agri-fisheries venture with Chinese investors.

Dominicans face court over forged work permits

ELEVEN Dominican nationals found in possession of forged work permits were arraigned in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court yesterday.

Killer of Kurt McCartney misses deadline for appeal

A MAN convicted and sentenced to 45 years in jail for the murder of businessman Kurt McCartney has missed the deadline to formally lodge an appeal against conviction.

Pair accused of robbing well-known psychiatrist face court

A TRIAL date in 2018 has been fixed for the accused behind the home invasion and gunpoint robbery of a well known psychiatrist.

Murder suspect to wait a week for bail decision

A MAN accused of murder will have to wait another week before his bail application is heard before a judge who will also set a date for his trial.

Four are charged over drug discovery

FOUR Grand Bahama men were charged with possession of dangerous drugs in New Providence this week.

'No evidence’ of rape at resort

A RESORT in the Lucaya area of Grand Bahama has responded to an alleged rape that was posted on Facebook by a couple who were guests at the property almost two months ago. 

On Da Hook

THE change of weather brought a predicted increase in catch for Wahoo fishermen in The Bahamas this week.

Basetkball to build better relationships

AN Andros resident is hosting a free weekly basketball tournament in hopes of developing the youth in his community and fostering better relations between the island’s four main districts.

Tributes are paid to Frankie Lightbourne

THE Grand Bahama Entertainers, Musician and Artist Association (GBEMAA) yesterday paid tribute to Bahamian guitarist and singer Frankie Lightbourne, who has died.

Driver’s anger at road danger

THE upkeep of roads in New Providence has been a sore point for public works officials in recent months as The Tribune’s “Fix My Street” campaign has highlighted scores of potholes and unrepaired surfaces on behalf of frustrated motorists.

Family join centenarian cecilia to celebrate birthday

FAMILY and friends recalled a century of love, memories and triumphs as they celebrated the life of Cecelia Smith, who turned 100 on Tuesday.

Unions call on workers to support Black Friday march

THE country’s two umbrella unions yesterday put their support behind the upcoming “Black Friday” protest, calling for Bahamians and workers throughout The Bahamas to come out and “display their displeasure” in the country’s current state of affairs.

Hospital chief of staff quits amid fight on doctors’ pay

THE shock resignation of the Princess Margaret Hospital’s medical chief of staff yesterday is symptomatic of deeper discord between public health administrators and physicians, according to the Consultant Physicians Staff Association (CPSA) .

Allen: Urban Renewal loans better late than never

THE impact of the government’s “11th hour” bid to institutionalise the Urban Renewal 2.0 programme will not be fully realised until next term, according to Urban Renewal Commission Co-Chair Algernon Allen.