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HAITI CRISIS ‘A RISK’ SAYS PM Davis says instability poses a substantial threat to Bahamas PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said the crisis in Haiti poses a substantial threat to The Bahamas due to an increase in irregular migration. He told a summit in Argentina that with the support and leadership of Haiti, regional counterparts can help Haitians build a path out of the crisis. Mr Davis made the remarks at the opening session of the heads of summit meeting of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) in Bueno Aires, Argentina.
“The crisis in Haiti is getting worse,” Mr Davis said. “The tragic situation there continues to pose a substantial threat not only to Haitians, but also to The Bahamas and neighbouring countries, all of whom are experiencing a significant increase in irregular and often dangerous migration. “With the support and leadership of Haiti, collectively, we can, through CELAC and other regional organisations, help Haitians build a path out of crisis.” SEE PAGE THREE
A TEAM of nurses and doctors was sent to Inagua yesterday to start the necessary health screening of nearly 400 migrants captured in waters near Cay Sal over the weekend, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said yesterday.
Dr Darville told reporters health officials are working in tandem with various ministries for the operation and wanted to test and screen migrants to limit the possibility of imported infections. “For us at the Ministry of Health, we’re concerned with the possibility of any infectious disease,” Dr Darville said before going to a Cabinet meeting. SEE PAGE THREE
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor nhartnell@tribunemedia.net
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday said the government is in talks with the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) to place Freeport “on the right track” as it pushes for a major shakeup in the city’s governance. Mr Davis’ comments, in a prepared statement issued through his spokesperson, came in response to Tribune Business inquiries concerning the government’s efforts to effect ownership and leadership changes at the GBPA - either via itself or a private investor(s) buying out the Hayward and St George families, or the hand back of regulatory and quasi-governmental powers to Nassau. FULL STORY - SEE BUSINESS
‘MORE DETAIL’ NEEDED ON TAX PROPOSAL By EARYEL BOWLEG Tribune Staff Reporter ebowleg@tribunemedia.net
MEDICAL TEAM SENT TO TEST CAPTURED MIGRANTS By LEANDRA ROLLE Tribune Staff Reporter lrolle@tribunemedia.net
GOVT TALKS WITH PORT AUTHORITY IN GB SHAKE-UP
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis speaking in Argentina yesterday at the meeting of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC).
NO ANSWER ON POLICE BODY CAMS By JADE RUSSELL jrussell@tribunemedia.net NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said yesterday he could not confirm if police officers had on body cams during a police-involved shooting on Saturday. Mr Munroe’s comments came after an 18-yearold youth, who allegedly engaged police in the Kemp Road area on Saturday, was
MINISTER of National Security Wayne Munroe. killed by officers around 12.30am. The family has disputed
the police’s version of events and have asked to see CCTV from the area. “I don’t know if they had on body cams. If they did we don’t release body cam footage until a trial or an inquest,” Mr Munroe told The Tribune. Police said officers were on routine patrol in the area of Kemp Road and Edwards Avenue when they saw a man with a gun. SEE PAGE FOUR
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COMPANIES that supply food and drink are questioning the government’s plan to implement new legislation that will create a tax for sugar and excess salt as well as try to eliminate trans fats being imported into the country, with one general manager saying there are “negative consequences anytime they move any piece on the chessboard”. Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville unveiled the plans on Monday, but could not give specifics on what is being proposed. SEE PAGE FIVE
ALICIA WALLACE: ANTI-HAITIAN SENTIMENT AND WHITE SUPREMACY
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