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Speakers announced for Journey Home events

A HOST of speakers are to take part in events to mark October as African Holocaust Month, organised by Journey Home Group International.

UPDATED: Man found dead with stab wounds

POLICE are investigating another homicide after a man was found sitting at the top of a building’s stairwell with stab wounds to his body on Wednesday morning.

University signs agreement with union

THE signing of a new industrial agreement between the Public Managers Union and the University of The Bahamas yesterday was approved by both sides with the union calling it a “very good contract”.

Cooper backs scrapping of COVID tests to enter country

ACTING Prime Minister Chester Cooper said yesterday that he supports government’s decision to soon remove all COVID testing protocols for entry into The Bahamas.

Govt agrees with concerns over Haiti security situation

FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said the Davis administration agrees with CARICOM’s recent statement expressing concern about the security situation and social circumstances in Haiti.

Ministry ‘ensuring protocols in place’ after shark attack

TOURISM, Investments and Aviation Minister Chester Cooper said yesterday that his ministry has engaged tourism stakeholders to ensure that proper protocols are in place for water tour operators after a fatal shark attack claimed the life of an American tourist earlier this month.

Airport winning bid ‘in next weeks’

TOURISM, Investments and Aviation Minister Chester Cooper revealed yesterday that government has narrowed down the list of potential investors for the redevelopment of the Grand Bahama International Airport to two and is hoping to select the “winning bidder” in the next several weeks.

‘I can’t forgive hit-and-run driver’

FIFTEEN-year-old Miguel Curry said he would have forgiven the driver that struck him if the motorist had stayed on the scene to help.

38 charged over breach of bail conditions

POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander said police recently charged 38 men who were on bail for serious crimes and were being monitored for breaching their bail conditions.

Lack of equipment and plywood ahead of storm

AS Hurricane Fiona brought storm conditions their way, there was a concern in Mayaguana about a lack of material to secure homes and buildings.

Mayaguana: 11 residents evacuated ahead of Hurricane Fiona

ELEVEN Mayaguana residents were evacuated off the island yesterday, as residents of the southern Bahamas braced for the impact of Hurricane Fiona.

‘Polluters must pay climate costs’

PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis has called on industrialised nations who contribute heavily to climate change to pay for the hardships brought on by the phenomenon.

Man accused over murder

A MAN was charged in Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with the shooting death of 20-year-old Welji Noel in Carmichael earlier this month.

Hunt for gunmen as three shot

POLICE are searching for the suspects behind two shootings that occurred on Sunday and Monday.

Man held after gun discovered

A MAN was arrested for firearm and ammunition possession on Monday on Grand Bahama.

Bail granted in firearm and drugs case

A MAN was granted $8,000 bail yesterday in connection with possession of a firearm and drugs.

Suspect accused of armed robberies

A MAN was remanded to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services in connection with a series of armed robberies in the nation’s capital.

UPDATED: Office of the Prime Minister releases statement on Hurricane Fiona

RESIDENTS of the southern Bahamas were bracing for tropical storm conditions last night as Hurricane Fiona continued on its path towards those Family Islands.

Sears: We will not tolerate unregulated construction

WORKS and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears has advised people who are contemplating building on land that does not belong to them to cease and desist because “we will not tolerate it”.

Concern over ‘optics’ - but ‘needs will be addressed’ of dome residents

AFTER the recent demolition of the domes on Abaco, State Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister Myles Laroda said only a “small number” of people were still living in them, but he has been assured their needs will be addressed.

Financial expert warns on borrowing

A TOP financial expert called for Bahamians to save their money and stay away from frivolous borrowing.

Call for drivers to be careful after reported hit-and-run

AFTER an alleged hit-and-run accident on Bernard Road reportedly left a teenager injured, a local activist is calling on drivers to be mindful of pedestrians of all ages.

‘Be prepared for hurricanes’

WITH the hurricane season heating up, local stores are advising Bahamians to make the necessary preparations in advance of a major storm.

FNM: Time for govt to deliver on promises for Grand Bahama

THE Free National Movement said Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper needs to deliver “urgently on his long overdue dual promises” of selling the Grand Lucayan and redeveloping the Grand Bahama International Airport.

‘Work to be done’ on sex offences act

ACTIVISTS said the draft amendment to the Sexual Offences Act that seeks to redefine rape and consent is a step in the right direction, however, the outraged reaction from some religious leaders shows there’s still more work to be done.