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Bishop criticises PLP and FNM on dorian failure

BISHOP Simeon Hall, former president of the Bahamas Christian Council, criticised both the PLP and FNM for failing to address lingering questions about Hurricane Dorian.

Bishops demand ‘war on guns’

FIVE local bishops “frustrated” with the recent wave of gun-related violence in New Providence have called on National Security Minister Marvin Dames to declare a “war” on guns.

Bishop urges Marco system to be fast-tracked

BISHOP Simeon Hall yesterday accused the government of stalling the full implementation of Marco’s Law, including the alert system for missing children.

CLICO client: I thought we’d get funds ‘in months’

A prominent CLICO (Bahamas) client yesterday admitted he thought he would recover his full investment “in a matter of months” rather than the near-decade it has taken since its collapse.

CLICO payout ‘on the horizon’

A prominent CLICO (Bahamas) policyholder yesterday confirmed “something is on the horizon” over the latest payout to clients of the insolvent insurer.

Top two called up for govt cannabis committee

THE government has chosen two co-chairmen for its cannabis committee, which Health Minister Dr Duane Sands said he hopes will be fully constituted within the next week or two.

War on crime 'needs more than just words'

BISHOP Simeon Hall yesterday said the government, particularly Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis, must set the pace if the country is truly expected to stand united against criminality.Responding to Dr Minnis’ recent plea for unity, Bishop Hall contend

No ‘white smoke’ on marijuana study team

THE government committee to review marijuana criminalisation laws in the Bahamas has not yet been appointed.

Bishop defends appointment to marijuana committee

BISHOP Simeon Hall yesterday defended his position on the government’s marijuana committee, reiterating his belief in the medical benefits of the plant.Bishop Hall said while he has not experienced any negativity from the religious community, he anti

‘Pay $3,000 and you can go free’ – Bishop Hall makes Immigration ‘corruption’ claim

IMMIGRATION officers have been accused of soliciting thousands of dollars in bribes from migrants, according to allegations in a court filed affidavit which were echoed by a prominent religious leader yesterday.

‘Use in medicine wins my vote’

RETIRED Bishop Simeon Hall said he is a proponent of medicinal marijuana and has gained a greater appreciation for the benefits of its use since his appointment as the country’s representative on CARICOM’s Regional Commission on Marijuana.

Murder count overtakes 2016

WITH less than three months left in the year, the Bahamas has surpassed last year’s murder count of 111, according to The Tribune’s records.

Pastor backs police call for suspects to turn themselves in

A PROMINENT pastor has endorsed the recent call by senior police officers for wanted criminals to turn themselves into police custody, charging that he would be willing to personally "escort" those persons to police before things get "bloody" between both sides.

Bishop wants level-headed election campaign

DESPITE calls for “peace and calm” during this election season by Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts last week, the verbal jousting between parties continued over the weekend, prompting one prominent religious leader to renew calls for “level-headed political behaviour”.

Bishop Hall calls for stricter enforcement to stop crime

BISHOP Simeon Hall yesterday said the country is in a crime “crisis,” as he called for a stricter enforcement of the country’s crime laws and for the removal of “some people from civilised society” if the death penalty cannot be enforced in the country.

Bishop Hall steps back from CLICO campaign

AFTER eight years of championing the cause, Bishop Simeon Hall yesterday announced he is “throwing in the towel” on agitating for Government to resolve the CLICO debacle.

Bishop optimistic over ‘light at the end’ of CLICO saga

A prominent CLICO (Bahamas) policyholder yesterday said he is “very optimistic” over a potential resolution to the eight year debacle, saying that the “light at the end of the tunnel” could come within the next two weeks.

Bishop: Govt failing to tackle crime

PROMINENT religious leader Bishop Simeon Hall said yesterday that Bahamians’ humanity is receding as the government continues to sidestep policies capable of impeding the current surge in crime.

‘Prosecute for thefts from govt departments’

BISHOP Simeon Hall has called for both Transport and Aviation Minister Glenys Hanna Martin and Social Services Minister Melanie Griffin to “identify and seek the prosecution” of the culprits allegedly responsible for theft from departments they oversee.

Bishop calls for yes vote, slams Dame Joan Sawyer

BISHOP Simeon Hall yesterday said he was “disappointed” by former Court of Appeal President Dame Joan Sawyer’s recent comments branding the impending referendum “a waste of time”, as he urged support of the four Constitutional Amendment Bills.

Religious leaders hail passing of Bills as ‘historic success’

RELIGIOUS leaders yesterday praised the passage of the four Constitutional (Amendment) Bills on gender equality in the House of Assembly, calling the action a “great, historic success”.

Bishop says govt should not wait on insurers

BISHOP Simeon Hall yesterday said while the Christie administration should “at least listen to credible critics” of National Health Insurance, it should not “wait on insurance companies to lead the fight” in providing universal healthcare for Bahamians.

Bishop calls for ‘Swift Justice’ in BEC bribery investigation

BISHOP Simeon Hall yesterday called for Attorney General Allyson Maynard-Gibson to “apply her concept of Swift Justice” in pressing criminal charges against the Bahamian official named in a US plea deal who allegedly received bribes to secure contracts with the Bahamas Electricity Corporation.

Bishop supports force after recent shootings

BISHOP Simeon Hall yesterday said he has no issue with the recent string of fatal police shootings, adding that the Royal Bahamas Police Force should “take out” suspects “with all the intensity of how people are tired of these criminals.”

Bishop calls for smaller developments amid wrangling over Baha Mar

RELIGIOUS leader Bishop Simeon Hall has urged the country’s leaders not to approve other developments on the scale of mega-resort Baha Mar and instead focus on a smaller hotel model.

Bishop backs salary payment

BISHOP Simeon Hall yesterday said he supported the government’s decision to pay the salaries of more than 2,000 Baha Mar employees despite not yet honouring its promise to assist the thousands of people who lost millions of dollars when CLICO (Bahamas) collapsed.

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