HOUSE & HOME Munroe hits out over us trafficking report

US Dept of State should be ‘more respectful’ in future, says minister

By LYNAIRE MUNNINGS Tribune Staff Reporter lmunnings@tribunemedia.net

AFTER a US human trafficking report highlighted deficiencies in The Bahamas’ fight against human trafficking, National Security Minister Wayne Munroe said the Department of State should be “a bit more respectful” in future reports.

A recent US report said The Bahamas government has fully complied with the minimum standards to eliminate trafficking.

However, it noted concerns over the government’s efforts to initiate prosecution, identify victims, provide investigative data, and protect vulnerable groups.

The US recommended the government be more inclusive of LGBTQI+ groups, Haitian and

Low vaccination rates spark fears over poL io

By LYNAIRE MUNNINGS Tribune Staff Reporter lmunnings@tribunemedia.net

HEALTH officials are alarmed by declining vaccination among children and fear the country is at risk of reintroducing polio and other deadly diseases.

“The Caribbean and The Bahamas used to be second to none in terms of vaccinations in the world,” said Dr Eldonna Boission, a representative of the Pan American Health Organisation and World Health Organisation Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands.

“I used to be happy to boast about that, but even before COVID, vaccination numbers started to go down, and we are now at a level that puts us at risk

Bahamian historian gaiL s aunDers Dea D at 79

By RASHAD ROLLE Tribune News Editor rrolle@tribunemedia.net

TRIBUTES poured in over the weekend for Dr Gail Saunders, the pre-eminent Bahamian historian of her generation, who died on Friday at 79.

“As we approach the 50th anniversary of our nation’s independence, losing such an integral part of our heritage is poignant,” said Prime Minister

Philip “Brave” Davis.

“Gail Saunders was more than an accomplished historian, archivist, and author. She was a beacon of light, a repository of wisdom, and a resounding voice in preserving and narrating our national story. Her life’s work was dedicated to ensuring that our history was not just accurately recorded but made accessible and meaningful to us all.”

Ms Saunders was director of the Bahamas National

TWO police officers were in hospital last night after being victims of a shooting.

The incident took place at Marshall Road - with both officers subsequently taken to hospital by private vehicle.

Police issued an alert about the incident to the media shortly after 11.30pm last night.

At the time of going to press, no further information was available - including the condition of the officers. Visit www.tribune242. com for the latest update.

of a shooting rBDf officer a LL egeDLy shoots wrong man at Bar

AN off-duty Defence Force officer reportedly shot the wrong person after getting into an argument with a group of men at a bar.

The victim is in hospital in critical condition.

Police said the incident happened shortly after 4am on Saturday at a bar on West Bay Street in the area of Saunders Beach.

The victim was a club patron when an argument occurred between a defence force officer and a group of men. The officer allegedly produced a handgun and fired gunshots at the men,

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