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Police sued for $3m for ‘assault’ at traffic stop

TRIBUNE columnist and attorney Adrian Gibson yesterday launched a $3m law suit against the Attorney General, the Commissioner of Police and two police officers who allegedly assaulted him after stopping him for a supposed traffic violation on Sunday night.

Bash director Miller denies charges of animal cruelty

FOURTEEN charges of animal cruelty were brought against Terry Miller, the executive director of the Bahamas Association for Social Health, in Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning.

Minnis call to prosecute ‘not proper process’

THE call from FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis for Attorney General Allyson Maynard-Gibson to prosecute members of Parliament for violating the Public Disclosure Act has not come “from the proper people from whom it should commence”.

Pastors' fears are dismissed

ATTORNEY General Allyson Maynard-Gibson yesterday dismissed the concerns of a group of local pastors over the fourth Constitutional Amendment Bill, charging that those in support of the upcoming referendum will not “live our lives” around a “what if”.

Jamaican woman claims mistreatment by immigration staff

A JAMAICAN woman has alleged that she and her six-year-old daughter spent two nights at a safe house for illegal immigrants in sub-par conditions after being detained at the Lynden Pindling International Airport on Sunday.

Government applies to overturn emails injunction

THE government has moved to file a motion against an injunction that bars members of Parliament from disclosing confidential information about Save The Bays during parliamentary proceedings, Attorney General Allyson Maynard-Gibson confirmed yesterday.

Call for criminal charges over social services fraud

THE Democratic National Alliance’s economy spokesperson Youri Kemp yesterday called for criminal charges to be brought against those Department of Social Services’ employees guilty of defrauding the department.

Cabbage Beach access row ‘about property rights, not birthrights’

THE relocation of the dozens of Cabbage Beach vendors upset over the closure of an access point to the popular Paradise Island property is not the responsibility of the landowners but the government, according to Atlantis’ Senior Vice-president of Public Affairs Ed Fields.

Passport Office without power

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration has announced that, due to electrical issues surrounding BEC's transformer and subsequent failure of the backup generator for the Passport Office in Nassau, the office is without electrical power.

Murder suspect asks to have ankle bracelet removed

A MAN awaiting trial in the Supreme Court on murder and attempted murder charges has applied to a judge for a variation of his current bail conditions.

Dame Joan ‘absolutely mistaken’ on referendum

FORMER Cabinet minister George Smith yesterday said former Court of Appeal President Dame Joan Sawyer’s recent comments branding the upcoming June 7 referendum “a waste of time” were “disappointing” and signalled that she is “absolutely mistaken” on the needed constitutional changes.

Events revealed for 50th anniversary of Majority Rule

THE Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture yesterday announced the calendar of events connected to its “Road to Majority Rule” 50th celebration scheduled for January, 2017.

‘Pay off-duty police to patrol the Carnival’

THE government should pay off-duty police officers to patrol events like Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival, Police Staff Association Chairman Inspector Dwight Smith said yesterday.

Young mother one of two people killed in car accidents

TWO people are dead, including a young mother of one, after two separate early morning traffic accidents in the capital.

‘Same-sex marriage is already constitutional’

LAWYER Fred Smith, QC, yesterday claimed that the constitutional backing for same-sex marriage has been available for decades as he criticised opponents of the upcoming gender equality referendum.

Pastor speaks out after transgender call for rights

PASTOR Lyall Bethel yesterday questioned if someone coached members of Bahamas Transgender Intersex United (BTIU) to appear ambivalent about the outcome of the gender equality referendum so as to not shed light on the “hidden agendas” of the fourth constitutional amendment.

UPDATED: One dead, five hurt in park shooting

ONE man is dead and five other people, including a woman, are in hospital after a gunman opened fire at a public park off Baillou Hill Road on Tuesday night.

Rapist wants court appeals to be heard separately

A MAN challenging two rape convictions in the Court of Appeal is looking to have them heard separately.

Ministers welcomes UK forum link-up

FOREIGN Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell said yesterday the ninth UK Caribbean Forum taking place in Grand Bahama from tomorrow will provide the opportunity for discussions with high-level UK delegates, on important issues on financial services and the difficulties confronted by Caribbean banks of having relationships with those in developed country markets.

On Da Hook

SPEARFISHING in The Bahamas is exciting, an abundance of challenging gamefish and crustaceans in crystal-clear water.

Cultural festivals in the spotlight for gallery shows

THREE shows open at the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas this evening, two of which relate to cultural festivals in theme.

From the Bahamas to Beijing to champion nation’s artists

A DELEGATION of more than 40 Bahamian musicians and entertainers is heading to China to participate in the annual Latin American and Caribbean Cultural Exchange at the 2016 Meet In Beijing Arts Festival this weekend.

Born to Bahamian father - but dream at risk because of citizenship inequality

BORN in The Bahamas without automatic citizenship, high school senior Kirah Dames’ dreams of playing professional softball have been halted as she watches her peers prepare for opportunities outside the country.

Dame Joan’s motives for referendum comments questioned

LONG Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner yesterday questioned former Court of Appeal President Dame Joan Sawyer’s motives after Dame Joan labeled the June 7 constitutional referendum “a waste of time.”

Police officer is last crown witness called in BEC bribery case

A JURY heard yesterday that Freddie Solomon Ramsey, accused of accepting a bribe, denied any involvement in the Alstom SA/Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) bribery scheme and was asked more than 100 questions during an interview in police custody.