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Govt bid to stay ruling on citizenship denied
Govt bid to stay ruling on citizenship denied
THE Court of Appeal has denied the government's application to stay the effect of its ruling affirming Supreme Court Justice Ian Winder's landmark decision on citizenship rights in The Bahamas.
The final four
The final four
The Free National Movement (FNM) last night ratified its last four candidates for the next general election.
Minnis buoyed by polls - so will he go early
Minnis buoyed by polls - so will he go early
THE Free National Movement is expected to ratify four candidates for the next general election tonight amid anticipation from FNM insiders that Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis - buoyed by favourable polling numbers - may call an early election very soon.
'I SAW ADRIANA IN SAFE HOUSE': Witness swears missing Cuban woman was held by immigration officers
'I SAW ADRIANA IN SAFE HOUSE': Witness swears missing Cuban woman was held by immigration officers
A CAMEROON native who was released from the Carmichael Road Detention Centre over two months ago claimed she saw missing Cuban woman Adriana Caro at the Department of Immigration's safe house in early April.
Suspect detained after police station escape
Suspect detained after police station escape
A SUSPECT is back in custody after escaping from Central Police Station on Tuesday, Police Commissioner Paul Rolle confirmed last night.
'HE DESERVES MORE': Kenyan awarded 640k for six years of illegal detention seeks higher compensation
'HE DESERVES MORE': Kenyan awarded 640k for six years of illegal detention seeks higher compensation
KENYAN native Douglas Ngumi is challenging a Supreme Court ruling that awarded him over $640,000 in damages for his unlawful arrest, detention and inhumane treatment at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre, arguing more compensation is needed for the wrongs committed against him.
Overstay by ten years Pay 3,000 or go to jail
Overstay by ten years Pay 3,000 or go to jail
A HAITIAN man who overstayed his welcome in the country for over a decade must pay $3,000 to avoid spending six months behind bars.
Haitian jailed for migration
Haitian jailed for migration
A HAITIAN man who admitted illegally migrating to the country to secure a better way of life was yesterday sentenced to two months in prison.
PM announces vaccination day for vaccinated people
PM announces vaccination day for vaccinated people
Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis announced a "vaccination day" where fully vaccinated individuals can enjoy activities that are currently prohibited, including happy hours at restaurants and bars. Minnis also suggested that the curfew could be adjusted for vaccinated individuals.
Family insist Adriana is here
Family insist Adriana is here
DESPITE a belief from immigration officials that a missing Cuban woman drowned at sea after the boat she was on capsized, a relative of the migrant says the family has reason to believe she is still alive and being held at a local immigration facility.
'Adriana was never here - she drowned'
'Adriana was never here - she drowned'
IMMIGRATION officials have denied detaining a Cuban woman after the boat she was on capsized in Bahamian waters three months ago, believing her to have died onboard the vessel along with several others.
Work to start on Abaco model homes
Work to start on Abaco model homes
NEARLY two years after Hurricane Dorian, Minister of Foreign Affairs Darren Henfield said yesterday that construction will begin on five model homes in Abaco donated by the Bakers Bay group within the next three weeks.
'WE HAD NOTHING TO HIDE FROM UN': Johnson responds to factfinding visit on immigration issues
'WE HAD NOTHING TO HIDE FROM UN': Johnson responds to factfinding visit on immigration issues
FINANCIAL Services, Trade, Industry and Immigration Minister Elsworth Johnson told The Tribune yesterday he welcomed the United Nations' recent inspectorial visit to The Bahamas as "we have nothing to hide".
UN visitors see detention centre and shanty town
UN visitors see detention centre and shanty town
A UNITED Nations fact finding team has just completed a visit to The Bahamas which took in visits to the Carmichael Road detention centre and The Farm shanty town in Abaco.
Haitian men admit guilt over fake documents
Haitian men admit guilt over fake documents
TWO Haitian men pleaded guilty to charges of possession of forged documents in court yesterday.
Ministry posts notices on homes
Ministry posts notices on homes
THE Ministry of Works recently posted contravention notices on 28 shanty town structures in New Providence and is in the process of demolishing them, according to a top official.
Woman arrested for begging is discharged
Woman arrested for begging is discharged
A MAGISTRATE yesterday discharged a woman who was arrested for begging in a public place.
Judge grants order on 'missing' Cuban woman
Judge grants order on 'missing' Cuban woman
IMMIGRATION officials have been ordered to prove that they acted lawfully when they allegedly detained a Cuban woman who was placed in their care and custody after the boat she was on capsized in Bahamian waters when she and a group of other people tried to sail from Cuba to the United States two months ago.
Justification for Hosting The National Examinations
Justification for Hosting The National Examinations
During a virtual press conference held on Monday, 8th June, 2020 to discuss the commencement of the National Examinations, Minister of Education, the Honourable Jeffrey L. Lloyd...
Sunset Close Subdivision Service Lots 'ready for sale'/Application process commences July 1, 2018
Sunset Close Subdivision Service Lots 'ready for sale'/Application process commences July 1, 2018
Service Lots in the Sunset Close Subdivision as part of the Government of The Bahamas? new access to affordable homes programme, are ?ready for sale,? Minister of the Environment and Housing, the Hon. Romauld Ferreira told House Members Tuesday...