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‘WHY NO ANSWER’ ON TRAFFIC DEATH? IN MEMORY OF JILLY
Family still waiting for classification of teen killed in road collision By EARYEL BOWLEG Tribune Staff Reporter ebowleg@tribunemedia.net THE cousin of a 19-yearold barber who was killed following a traffic incident three months ago is lamenting the failure of police to classify his relative’s death. Jamesly Richmond was riding his motorbike when he was reportedly struck by a vehicle. He was found badly injured on the road on June 23 and died on June 25 in the Princess Margaret Hospital.
The disappearance of his bike prompted family and friends to speculate that foul play was involved. Mark Baptise, Richmond’s cousin, said police classified his relative’s case as a death investigation, meaning authorities are working to determine if the man died due to natural causes, an accident, or homicide. Chief Superintendent Anton Rahming said yesterday that the matter is still under active investigation. SEE PAGE THREE
COMMISSIONER ‘BARRED’ FROM PRISON BY MURPHY By PAVEL BAILEY Tribune Staff Reporter pbailey@tribunemedia.net PRISON Commissioner Doan Cleare claimed his predecessor, Charles Murphy, barred him from the compound shortly after the 2021 general election, days before Mr Murphy was placed on administrative leave and Mr Cleare was appointed acting
commissioner. Mr Murphy has sued the government for sidelining him, and Mr Cleare’s claim came as the trial resumed yesterday. National Security Minister Wayne Munroe also testified yesterday. During cross-examination by Romona Farquharson Seymour, SEE PAGE FIVE
A DEDICATION ceremony was held for a new eight-person boat donated by the Sandals Foundation to the Nassau Rowing Club yesterday. The boat is named “Forever Jilly” in memory of Jill Stewart, the late wife of Sandals executive chairman Adam Stewart. Photo: Dante Carrer/Tribune Staff
‘BANK PROFITS SHOW NEED TO REGULATE’ ‘PROGRESS’ IN By EARYEL BOWLEG Tribune Staff Reporter Ebowleg@tribunemedia.net
AFTER CIBC Caribbean reported a 14 percent rise in net income, FNM leader Michael Pintard argued that the bank’s profits
highlight the need for regulating bank fees now. “The strong performance and increasing profitability of Bahamian banks align with the FNM’s stated position that there exists sufficient space within banks’ commercial
framework to introduce low-fee/no-fee accounts to low-income earners, students and senior citizens on modest fixed incomes,” he said in a statement on Sunday. SEE PAGE THREE
LABOUR Minister Pia Glover-Rolle said discussions with stakeholders are ongoing regarding a second minimum wage increase this term, prompting criticism from the Free National Movement, which labelled
PIA GLOVER-ROLLE her non-specific commentary as an election ploy to secure votes.
By LYNAIRE MUNNINGS Tribune Staff Reporter lmunnings@tribunemedia.net
Mrs Glover-Rolle said in July that the government wants to increase the minimum wage again soon. This announcement surprised some, as she said in November that the government would not support another increase after adjusting the rate in January 2023.
SANDALS executive chairman Adam Stewart said the resort is making “great progress” in discussions with the government over claims of underreported revenues at Sandals Emerald Bay, which have led to demands for $30.844m in unpaid VAT and Business Licence fees. Sandals is contesting assertions from Bahamian tax authorities
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‘ONGOING DISCUSSIONS’ OVER MINIMUM WAGE HIKE By LEANDRA ROLLE Tribune Chief Reporter lrolle@tribunemedia.net
TALKS OVER SANDALS TAX
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