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March 01, 2016
Ministry 'did everything' for bahamian who died in Haiti
MINISTER of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Fred Mitchell said yesterday while he "loathes" getting into a "he say, she say" situation with a grieving mother, his ministry did "everything it was supposed to do" for Christopher Adderley who died while he was incarcerated in Haiti.
February 29, 2016
Attorney General calls on women to campaign for equality
ATTORNEY General Allyson Maynard-Gibson has urged women to get involved in the gender equality referendum campaign and vote yes "for our sons and daughters."
Revealed
February 28, 2016
Revealed
It was the view of Attorney General Allyson Maynard-Gibson earlier this month that prosecutors handling the case of two Cuban men detained at the prison at Fox Hill without charge, should proceed based on the recommendations in a November Cabinet memorandum signed by her colleague, Fred Mitchell, who invited Cabinet at that time to support the release of the men with asylum seekers certificates, a...
February 28, 2016
Bastian, Playtech sue Grand Bahama Port Authority over fees
Lawyers for Playtech Systems Ltd. and Sebastian Bastian have sued the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA), claiming that "the treatment of gaming house operators by the port authority is... unfair, discriminatory and irrational".
NHI and the danger of fraud
February 25, 2016
NHI and the danger of fraud
Dear Editor,
Conceptually, I have no qualms with the Government's proposed National Health Insurance initiative. It is a program that is long overdue and that, if done properly, will be a good thing. The health of a nation is the wealth of a nation.
FNM Chairman: Minister 'a bully and a coward'
February 25, 2016
FNM Chairman: Minister 'a bully and a coward'
FNM Chairman Michael Pintard yesterday hit back at Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell for "mischaracterising" him and others in the House of Assembly, calling the Fox Hill MP a "coward" who is afraid to make his comments outside of Parliament "where he is not protected by privilege".
February 25, 2016
Mitchell silences opposition and calls for patriotism
As members of The House laughed for what seemed to be hours at the childish nonsense and attempts of Andre Rollins to detour one of the greatest call for patriotism ever made by a sitting Member of Parliament, Fred Mitchell made it clear to the nation that he was "neither fazed or bothered or persuaded by all of the idle mischaracterizations, protests and phony prayers."
A look behind the letters
February 24, 2016
A look behind the letters
Once a month L. Michelle Fox joins a group of women in a relaxed setting to enjoy great teaching, discussion, prayer and to build friendships that become ?strong towers? while facing various challenges in life.
Mitchell on the attack
February 25, 2016
Mitchell on the attack
As he addressed the controversy surrounding the release of two Cuban men last week, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Fred Mitchell yesterday launched a blistering attack on Queen's Counsel Fred Smith, Free National Movement (FNM) Chairman Michael Pintard and Nassau Guardian Managing Editor Candia Dames over what he regarded as their "spurious, insidious, and deliberate misinterpretation...
February 24, 2016
No more public sector full pay as well as sick benefits
AS the Christie administration seeks to clamp down on "double dipping" in the public sector, Bahamas Public Services Union President John Pinder is preparing to take the government to court over its actions.
We must change the course of this country
February 19, 2016
We must change the course of this country
Dear Editor,
Over the past few days we have seen media coverage of Tennyson Wells' statement about his support of Dr. Hubert Minnis.
The Bahamas parliamentary system
February 19, 2016
The Bahamas parliamentary system
Dear Editor,
The formation of the Bahamian government is fashioned around the British Westminster System - with several variations.
Mitchell should start by addressing the system
February 21, 2016
Mitchell should start by addressing the system
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Fred Mitchell alleges that he has "cogent evidence" that two Cuban men released by the court last week represent a national security threat to the country.
'I remember screams as marines beat detainees'
February 22, 2016
'I remember screams as marines beat detainees'
LAZARO Seara Marin says he remembers the deafening screams of the three men who were allegedly beaten by Royal Bahamas Defence Force marines with PVC pipes and sticks in the early morning hours of June 13, 2013, at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre.
February 22, 2016
Statement in response to the national review on material inaccuaracies
I am in the process of seeking the permission of the House to address all the immigration matters in the public domain at the next available opportunity. Candia Dames' disgraceful and imperfect math in this morning's press, where she seeks to put two and two together and make it five, should not stand or go unchallenged.
PAC chairman: Govt should clarify Ruffin tax matter
February 18, 2016
PAC chairman: Govt should clarify Ruffin tax matter
Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Chairman Hubert Chipman said yesterday Prime Minister Perry Christie, who is also minister of finance, should provide clarity on the issue of casino taxes owed by Phil Ruffin, the former owner of the Cable Beach properties.
February 18, 2016
Immigration Minister responds to The Nassau Guardian on lawsuit filed
The following quote is a response by Bahamas Foreign Affairs and Immigration Minister the Hon. Fred Mitchell to a query from The Nassau Guardian about litigation allegedly initiated by Fred Smith QC on behalf of a disgruntled migrant to The Bahamas:
February 17, 2016
Court of Appeal ruling establishes critical principle in labor disputes
Prominent labor lawyer Obie Ferguson has hailed a new ruling from the Court of Appeal which he said establishes a critical question in labor disputes.
February 15, 2016
The Bahamas ranked 129th in the world on access to justice for children
The Bahamas has been ranked as 129th in the world on how effectively children can use the courts to defend their rights according to new research from Child Rights International Network (CRIN).
February 11, 2016
OAS launches initiative on the role of justice in the protection of the environment
As The Bahamas continues the debate about drilling for oil, and the environmental lobby continues to protest a litany of what are seen as environmental injustices, the Organization of American States (OAS) is today set to launch an initiative aimed at enhancing and strengthening the role of justice in environmental protection, and promulgating effective implementation of laws protecting the enviro...
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