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Eight Cubans detained after coming ashore in Grand Bahama

EIGHT Cuban migrants suffering from dehydration came ashore in West Grand Bahama early yesterday morning and were immediately taken into custody by police at the West End Police Station.

Court hears arguments against extradition

A SENIOR attorney began legal arguments in the Supreme Court yesterday for three men challenging the composition of the Court of Appeal judges who upheld an extradition order demanding their surrender to the United States to face drug trafficking charges.

Man denies marijuana charge

AN EXUMA native was remanded to prison yesterday after he pleaded not guilty to any involvement in the recent seizure of $57,000 worth of marijuana aboard a mail boat.

Minister contradicted over ‘greed’ of doctors

NATIONAL Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage said despite comments made by National Insurance and Labour Minister Shane Gibson last week, the government does not feel that “doctors are greedy”.

Bishop explains reasons for archdeacon’s removal

ANGLICAN Diocese Bishop Laish Boyd has denied that his decision to remove I Ranfurly Brown as archdeacon was because he would not apologise to Prime Minister Perry Christie for comments he made last year, instead claiming that Mr Brown committed “several notable infractions” that resulted in his dismissal.

MP reacts to senator’s criticism of colleague

THE scathing criticism recently levelled against Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner and other Free National Movement MPs by Senator Lanisha Rolle was “appalling” and needs to be addressed by party leader Dr Hubert Minnis, Montagu MP Richard Lightbourn said yesterday.

UPDATED: Dispute goes on as families pick up pieces after demolition

A LOCAL attorney claims that his family’s rightful ownership of embattled land in the Prince Charles Drive area was justification for the property’s demolition, which left dozens of beneficiaries of a local outreach organisation displaced.

Govt calls in FBI on crime

THE government has invited a special task force from the US’ Federal Bureau of Investigation to assist local law enforcement agencies in combating “the drug and gang culture”, according to Minister of National Security Dr Bernard Nottage.

Paradise Island bridge fee rises to $2 for cars from March 1

TOLLS for the Paradise Island bridge are to double for private vehicles from March 1, it was announced on Monday. The rise to $2 marks the first increase in 17 years for the Sir Sidney Poitier bridge.

Medics urged to be sensible - and not to criticise without solutions

CHIEF Medical Officer Dr Glenn Beneby urged medical professionals on Saturday to be “sensible and careful” when it comes to National Health Insurance and not “criticise the government without providing a solution”.

Foreign experts being brought in by PM to examine NHI plans

PRIME Minister Perry Christie has requested that a group of healthcare experts from “Canada, United Kingdom and the United States” come quickly to The Bahamas to examine his efforts on National Health Insurance.

School and MP’s office hit by arson

ARSON is believed to be the cause of a fire that destroyed a building on East Sunrise Highway that housed the constituency office of East Grand Bahama MP Peter Turnquest as well as a small school.

Experts say Cuba tourism may not harm The Bahamas

THE belief that Cuba’s re-emergence in the North American travel market could infringe on The Bahamas’ visitor numbers may be a rush to judgment, travel and leisure experts have warned during the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) Caribbean Travel Marketplace conference.

Man accused of indecent assault on cruise ship

AN American man from Missouri was arrested in connection with an alleged indecent assault of a woman on Saturday.

American in custody over indecent assault on cruise ship allegation

AN adult male United States visitor from Missouri has been taken into custody by the Royal Bahamas Police Force in connection with an alleged indecent assault of a female on Saturday morning.

PM asks people to 'trust him' over NHI

AFTER a rough week that saw doctors condemn his government's handling of National Health Insurance (NHI), Prime Minister Perry Christie made an emotional plea on Friday for residents and stakeholders to trust him.

Airport employee arrested after cocaine find

POLICE arrested an adult male employee at the Lynden Pindling International Airport following the seizure of a quantity of dangerous drugs on Friday.

New party member Byron Woodside praises party

BYRON Woodside, a former Cabinet Minister under a previous Free National Movement (FNM) administration, has lauded the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) as an organisation that is unmatched in its contributions to the nation’s social, economic and political progress.

Magistrate adjourns sentencing of former senator in ammunition case

A MAGISTRATE on Friday adjourned the sentencing for a former Free National Movement senator convicted of possession of ammunition after a lead counsel in the case was involved in a murder trial that conflicted with the proceedings.

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.

Symonette: FMM should not consider non-voting convention

IF FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis is comfortable in his position at the helm of the party, then the party’s next convention should have executive posts up for a challenge, former Deputy Prime Minister Brent Symonette said yesterday.

Hunt for suspects after Super Value armed robbery

POLICE are on the hunt for two men responsible for the armed robbery of a leading New Providence supermarket on Thursday night.

Doctors unite to condemn process over NHI scheme

IN a rebuke of the government’s handling of National Health Insurance, doctors gathered for a press conference at the Princess Margaret Hospital yesterday to condemn the way NHI is being introduced.

UPDATES: Bulk of Friday's 'severe weather' in Bimini, Grand Bahama, Abaco and the Berry Islands

THE BULK of the "severe weather" expected to affect the Northwest Bahamas on Friday will be felt in Bimini, Grand Bahama, Abaco and the Berry Islands, according to forecaster Gregory Thompson.

PM: We will press on with NHI as we have the right advice

DESPITE intense push back from stakeholders over National Health Insurance, Prime Minister Perry Christie said yesterday the government still intends to proceed with the healthcare scheme because it has the “right advice” from both its Costa Rican and Bahamian consultants.