The walkathon, which went from the Old Trail Campus to the foot of the Paradise Island Bridge and back, raised $8,000 in donations, sponsorship and registration fees.
Photos from the walkathon here
Full Story in The Tribune here
Thursday, March 12, 2009
BTVI students get $8,000 from walkathon
Read storyAbout 90 people turned out for a walkathon to support students of the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute last Saturday.
The walkathon, which went from the Old Trail Campus to the foot of the Paradise Island Bridge and back, raised $8,000 in donations, sponsorship and registration fees.
Photos from the walkathon here
Full Story in The Tribune here
The walkathon, which went from the Old Trail Campus to the foot of the Paradise Island Bridge and back, raised $8,000 in donations, sponsorship and registration fees.
Photos from the walkathon here
Full Story in The Tribune here
Students compete to see who can earn the most money
Read storyStudents from 12 schools are testing their financial know-how to see how well they can perform in the struggling economy.
As part of an annual course sponsored by the CFAL investment firm, students manage virtual portfolios based on actual companies.
Prizes of $3,000, $2,000 and $1,000 are awarded to the top three teams. Winners are chosen based on who has made the most money from their investment.
Full Story in The Nassau Guardian here
As part of an annual course sponsored by the CFAL investment firm, students manage virtual portfolios based on actual companies.
Prizes of $3,000, $2,000 and $1,000 are awarded to the top three teams. Winners are chosen based on who has made the most money from their investment.
Full Story in The Nassau Guardian here
Inmates at Detention Centre are denied visitors
Read storyAccording to reports from the Carmichael Road Detention Centre, detainees who gave reports of abuse and poor conditions at the facility are being denied visitors and access to newspapers.
There were also reports of some improvements at the centre, including better food.
Information from a visit to the centre by Immigration Director Jack Thompson, Defence Force Commodore Clifford Scavella, representatives from the department of social services and psychologist Dr David Allen have still not been released.
The Tribune said it had received copies of letters from citizens of Germany, Canada and Spain appealing for an independent investigation into the centre.
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There were also reports of some improvements at the centre, including better food.
Information from a visit to the centre by Immigration Director Jack Thompson, Defence Force Commodore Clifford Scavella, representatives from the department of social services and psychologist Dr David Allen have still not been released.
The Tribune said it had received copies of letters from citizens of Germany, Canada and Spain appealing for an independent investigation into the centre.
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Bahamas celebrates 60th Commonwealth Day
Read storyAs a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, The Bahamas celebrated the sixtieth Commonwealth Day on Monday.
Speaking at a celebration ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Minister Brent Symonette pointed out some of the ways The Bahamas has played a key role in Commonwealth Affairs, including hosting a
Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in 1985.
During that meeting, the Commonwealth Accord on South Africa was adopted. The accord played a pivotal role in dismantling South Africa's apartheid regime.
A list of Members of the Commonwealth of Nations here
Full Story in The Tribune here
Speaking at a celebration ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Minister Brent Symonette pointed out some of the ways The Bahamas has played a key role in Commonwealth Affairs, including hosting a
Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in 1985.
During that meeting, the Commonwealth Accord on South Africa was adopted. The accord played a pivotal role in dismantling South Africa's apartheid regime.
A list of Members of the Commonwealth of Nations here
Full Story in The Tribune here
Judge rules that Doctor was negligent
Read storyA judge has ruled in favor of a patient who accused his doctor of misdiagnosing a condition that eventually caused his heart to fail.
Senior Justice John Lyons ruled Wednesday that Dr Ian Kelly was negligent in dealing with his patient Christopher Rogers.
Rogers first visited Kelly in October 2005 complaining of a month-long fever.
Judge Lyons reasons for the decision will be outlined in a forthcoming ruling as well as what damages will be awarded to Rogers.
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Senior Justice John Lyons ruled Wednesday that Dr Ian Kelly was negligent in dealing with his patient Christopher Rogers.
Rogers first visited Kelly in October 2005 complaining of a month-long fever.
Judge Lyons reasons for the decision will be outlined in a forthcoming ruling as well as what damages will be awarded to Rogers.
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Minister said PMH prescription wait being fixed
Read storyHealth Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said the public was justified in complaints about the long wait for prescriptions but has pledged to fix the problem.
Hundreds of people were waiting for hours at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday. Dr Minnis waited for two hours himself when he went to the pharmacy to try it for himself.
Minnis said Tuesday's problem came after three pharmacists called in sick to an already short-staffed section. The minister said five pharmacists will soon be hired but added that that would still not be enough.
In addition he is preparing to meet with pharmacists to allow some people, especially the elderly, to get their medication outside of PMH.
Full Story in The Tribune here (Page A1)
Hundreds of people were waiting for hours at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday. Dr Minnis waited for two hours himself when he went to the pharmacy to try it for himself.
Minnis said Tuesday's problem came after three pharmacists called in sick to an already short-staffed section. The minister said five pharmacists will soon be hired but added that that would still not be enough.
In addition he is preparing to meet with pharmacists to allow some people, especially the elderly, to get their medication outside of PMH.
Full Story in The Tribune here (Page A1)
Female teacher accused of student sex abuse
Read storyGRAND BAHAMA: Police are investigating sex allegations involving a female teacher and a male student at Eight Mile Rock High School.
A Freeport newspaper reported that the school's principal pulled the teacher from school for a couple of days.
This is the second time the Grand Bahama school has been in the spotlight because of accusations against a teacher.
Earlier this year a male teacher resigned after two male students accused him of years of sexual abuse.
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A Freeport newspaper reported that the school's principal pulled the teacher from school for a couple of days.
This is the second time the Grand Bahama school has been in the spotlight because of accusations against a teacher.
Earlier this year a male teacher resigned after two male students accused him of years of sexual abuse.
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Full Story in The Tribune here (Page A1)
National Insurance wants to prosecute 300 employers
Read storyThe National Insurance Board (NIB) is looking to prosecute about 300 employers for not paying contributions.
NIB Board Director Algernon Cargill has warned that anyone who receives a court summons to attend since the next step is a warrant of arrest.
Cargill also said police have been more aggressive in executing warrants.
A statement issued by the NIB said if collection polices do not become more efficient, the national insurance program could be threatened around 2032.
Full Story in The Nassau Guardian here
Full Story in The Tribune here
NIB Board Director Algernon Cargill has warned that anyone who receives a court summons to attend since the next step is a warrant of arrest.
Cargill also said police have been more aggressive in executing warrants.
A statement issued by the NIB said if collection polices do not become more efficient, the national insurance program could be threatened around 2032.
Full Story in The Nassau Guardian here
Full Story in The Tribune here
Caribbean regulators from 18 countries to discuss CLICO failure
Read storyRegulators from 18 countries met in Trinidad & Tobago yesterday to discuss the collapse of CLICO and what can be learned.
"It will be a review of the entire regulatory process to understand lessons learnt," Lennox McCartney, Bahamas Registrar of Insurance, said on Wednesday.
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"It will be a review of the entire regulatory process to understand lessons learnt," Lennox McCartney, Bahamas Registrar of Insurance, said on Wednesday.
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TED: Good health doesn't always come in a bottle
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Chinese workers say Bahamian company mistreated them
Read storyChinese workers caused a scene after news that they would be sent back to China, saying they have not been paid for months of work and have been treated unfairly.
ER Hanna Construction told half of its 26 workers that they were no longer needed Tuesday. Workers upset by the announcement became aggressive and administrators called Immigration and police officers to escort them from the scene.
The workers say they have not been paid since December and have not been given enough food and water at the site.
Tameka Hanna of ER Hanna said the company pays an agency in China which is responsible for paying the workers. Hanna said the company made water available and hired a chef to cook three meals a day.
Although they have paid for 12 work permit renewals, Hanna said she is not sure if the others will stay after yesterday's incident.
The Nassau Guardian
ER Hanna Construction told half of its 26 workers that they were no longer needed Tuesday. Workers upset by the announcement became aggressive and administrators called Immigration and police officers to escort them from the scene.
The workers say they have not been paid since December and have not been given enough food and water at the site.
Tameka Hanna of ER Hanna said the company pays an agency in China which is responsible for paying the workers. Hanna said the company made water available and hired a chef to cook three meals a day.
Although they have paid for 12 work permit renewals, Hanna said she is not sure if the others will stay after yesterday's incident.
The Nassau Guardian
More info in Pindling drug ties story
Read storyA woman believes her husband was killed along with a young pilot because he knew "too much" about the country's drug trade.
Ann Moree, now 55, said a few days before her husband Donald disappeared, two men came to their house and threatened them.
Moree said a few days later he boarded a flight with Chauncey Tynes Jr and was never seen again. That was 26 years ago.
Tynes worked for Columbian drug dealer Joe Lehder. In a controversial story by The Tribune, Tynes Sr said his son told him that he frequently carried cash from Lehder to former Prime Minister Sir Lynden Pindling.
A police source told The Tribune that a few days before his disappearance police caught Tynes on a plane filled with cocaine and expected him to testify soon.
Full Story in The Tribune here (Page A1)
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Ann Moree, now 55, said a few days before her husband Donald disappeared, two men came to their house and threatened them.
Moree said a few days later he boarded a flight with Chauncey Tynes Jr and was never seen again. That was 26 years ago.
Tynes worked for Columbian drug dealer Joe Lehder. In a controversial story by The Tribune, Tynes Sr said his son told him that he frequently carried cash from Lehder to former Prime Minister Sir Lynden Pindling.
A police source told The Tribune that a few days before his disappearance police caught Tynes on a plane filled with cocaine and expected him to testify soon.
Full Story in The Tribune here (Page A1)
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New Yorker drowns near Bimini
Read storyPolice suspect that 73-year-old American Richard Merril drowned during a dive near Bimini.
Merill, who was visiting from New York, was pronounced dead at about 3pm Monday.
He had been on a dive with about 20 other divers near Cat Cay, about 8 miles south of Bimini. An autopsy will be done to determine the exact cause of death.
Anyone who believes they can assist with investigations should call 322-4444.
The Nassau Guardian
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Merill, who was visiting from New York, was pronounced dead at about 3pm Monday.
He had been on a dive with about 20 other divers near Cat Cay, about 8 miles south of Bimini. An autopsy will be done to determine the exact cause of death.
Anyone who believes they can assist with investigations should call 322-4444.
The Nassau Guardian
Full Story in The Tribune here (Page A1)
Hundreds frustrated by wait for prescriptions
Read storyHundreds of Bahamians were frustrated by long lines for prescriptions from Princess Margaret Hospital yesterday.
Hospital officials say they are facing a number of challenges including not enough staff especially pharmacists.
They said however that the wait was not due to new patient software (see story here) or a lack of medication.
Full Story in The Tribune here
Hospital officials say they are facing a number of challenges including not enough staff especially pharmacists.
They said however that the wait was not due to new patient software (see story here) or a lack of medication.
Full Story in The Tribune here
Police need help in 6-year-old sex assault case
Read storyPolice want the public's help to find the boys connected with the sexual assualt of a six-year-old girl.
Although investigations are still underway, officers are stuck.
"We're not in a position to charge anybody," Elsworth Moss, Head of the Central Detective Unit said Tuesday.
The girl has returned to school and is doing well according to Tribune sources.
Full Story in The Tribune here
Although investigations are still underway, officers are stuck.
"We're not in a position to charge anybody," Elsworth Moss, Head of the Central Detective Unit said Tuesday.
The girl has returned to school and is doing well according to Tribune sources.
Full Story in The Tribune here
Food store security guard stabbed by thieves
Read storyA security guard at the Village Road City Market food store was stabbed when he tried to stop three men from trying to steal from the shop.
Kernio Dulcio, 30, approached the men about 8pm Monday but they attacked him, beating him and stabbing him in the back.
Dulcio was taken to hospital with serious injuries and discharged Tuesday morning.
Police have two 16-year-old suspects in custody.
Anyone who may be able to assist in the police investigation should call 919, 322-444, or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 328-8477.
Full Story in The Tribune here
Kernio Dulcio, 30, approached the men about 8pm Monday but they attacked him, beating him and stabbing him in the back.
Dulcio was taken to hospital with serious injuries and discharged Tuesday morning.
Police have two 16-year-old suspects in custody.
Anyone who may be able to assist in the police investigation should call 919, 322-444, or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 328-8477.
Full Story in The Tribune here
Government may ask for help before Miss Universe
Read storyThe government may seek help from the private sector to improve the airport in time for the Miss Universe Pageant.
Tourism minister Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace said the ministry has often asked for financial support from the private sector and especially the Nassau/Paradise Island Promotion Board.
Full Story in The Tribune here
Tourism minister Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace said the ministry has often asked for financial support from the private sector and especially the Nassau/Paradise Island Promotion Board.
Full Story in The Tribune here
Bahamas says goodbye to one of its first ambassadors
Read storyThe Bahamas' first ambassador to Washington DC passed away last week.
In addition to his political contribution, Livingston B Johnson served as a Magistrate and donated his legal services to local institutions.
Member of Parliament for Exuma George Smith said Johnson, originally from Exuma, will be dearly missed.
Full Story in The Tribune here
In addition to his political contribution, Livingston B Johnson served as a Magistrate and donated his legal services to local institutions.
Member of Parliament for Exuma George Smith said Johnson, originally from Exuma, will be dearly missed.
Full Story in The Tribune here
Antigua made deal with Britain not to seek death penalty
Read storyProsecutors in Antigua have been blocked from seeking the death penalty by an agreement with Britain.
The island asked for help after a Welsh couple on honeymoon was killed last year.
Scotland Yard agreed to help but only if the government agreed not to carry out the death penalty.
Two local men, Avie Howel, 18, and Kaniel Martin, 21, were charged with murder last August.
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The island asked for help after a Welsh couple on honeymoon was killed last year.
Scotland Yard agreed to help but only if the government agreed not to carry out the death penalty.
Two local men, Avie Howel, 18, and Kaniel Martin, 21, were charged with murder last August.
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Full Story in The Tribune here
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Pindling drug story praised and hated
Read storyAn article connecting former Prime Minister Sir Lynden Pindling and Columbian Drug dealer Joe Lehder has attracted praise and condemnation.
The Tribune article (available here, Part II here) suggested that pilot Chauncey Tynes was killed because he knew of the close connection between the country's first Prime Minister, Lehder and a senior police officer.
Former PLP backbencher Edmund Moxey supported the article, saying "young Bahamians need to know their history".
Political activist Paul Moss said the article was "repulsive" and a "desecration".
Full Story in The Tribune here (Page A1)
The Tribune article (available here, Part II here) suggested that pilot Chauncey Tynes was killed because he knew of the close connection between the country's first Prime Minister, Lehder and a senior police officer.
Former PLP backbencher Edmund Moxey supported the article, saying "young Bahamians need to know their history".
Political activist Paul Moss said the article was "repulsive" and a "desecration".
Full Story in The Tribune here (Page A1)
