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Fitzgerald cites news story as research on school policing

EDUCATION Minister Jerome Fitzgerald pushed back yesterday against this newspaper’s report that he mischaracterised conclusions researchers at The College of The Bahamas made about the effect police presence in public schools has on school violence.

Police raise concerns as Popeyes queues go on... and on..

LONG lines of traffic caused by the flood of customers to the newly-opened Popeyes restaurant on Prince Charles Drive prompted police officers to make a special effort last night to ease the congestion.

All drones must be registered by February

MINISTER of Transport and Aviation Glenys Hanna Martin announced yesterday that the Department of Civil Aviation and the Ministry of Transport now require that all drones be registered as the government prepares to bring a bill regulating the use of the aircraft in the country.

Man on murder charges must wait until New Year for bail hearing

A MAN recently arraigned on a murder charge will have to wait until the New Year before his application for bail is heard in the Supreme Court.

Bank speaks out over Baha Mar

THE Export Import Bank of China yesterday hit out at unnamed “people with ulterior motives” who have “made irresponsible remarks” that have affected the actions being taken by the bank and court appointed receivers for the Baha Mar resort.

Haitians detained by authorities say they paid trafficker to take them to the US

Six Haitian nationals who claimed that they had paid money to a human trafficker to be smuggled to the United States were taken into custody by Bahamian authorities in Grand Bahama this week.

Major water main failure causes disruption to New Providence supply

RESIDENTS across large parts of New Providence suffered a loss of water supply and low pressure on Thursday morning after a major failure of the water transmission main on Robertha Avenue, the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) has announced.

Shipping company signs deal for $100m port

THE Mediterranean Shipping Company yesterday committed to the construction of a $100m private island cruise port, set to get underway at Sandy Cay in early 2016.

Striving for the stars earns TripAdvisor award for Ardastra Gardens

ARDASTRA Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre has been recognised by TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel website, with a certificate of excellence for the fifth consecutive year.

Bahamians who open their doors to visitors honoured

FORTY years after Sir Clement T Maynard initiated the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism’s innovative People-to-People programme, several veteran ambassadors have been recognised at Government House for their decades of service.

Castaways proving resilient despite Freeport woes

THE Castaways Resort and Suites continues to demonstrate its resiliency as one of Freeport’s premier small boutique hotel properties over the past three decades.

Fitzgerald wrong on study findings

WHEN he defended the safety of school campuses on Monday, Education Minister Jerome Fitzgerald mischaracterised research College of The Bahamas professors have done on the matter as he sought to bolster his argument that the presence of police in schools has made campuses safer.

John Bostwick guilty after "unbelievable and unconvincing" defence over bullets in bag

A MAGISTRATE yesterday rejected the argument from former Senator John Bostwick II that he was set up when a loaded magazine clip was discovered in his backpack at an airport 18 months ago and convicted him of possession of ammunition.

Registration for NHI to begin on January 18

THE National Insurance Board will begin its “enhanced” registration campaign for National Health Insurance on January 18, officials revealed yesterday.

Court rules Rufa was deported unlawfully

SUPREME Court Justice Petra Hanna Weekes has ruled that Canadian Bruno Rufa was unlawfully deported from The Bahamas and that his second arrest and detention by immigration officers in Freeport were in violation of the law.

Two teens accused of stabbing moved to jail

TWO of three teenagers who were charged on Monday in connection with the recent stabbing death of a 12th grade Doris Johnson Senior High School student have been transferred from a juvenile facility and are now in prison on remand awaiting trial.

Gomez refuses to give details of ethical concern that made him quit

CENTRAL and South Eleuthera MP Damian Gomez yesterday revealed that his resignation from Cabinet relates to an ongoing matter with a government entity.

PM accused of conflict of interest in oil exploration debate

LONG Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner yesterday reignited accusations of a conflict of interest involving Prime Minister Perry Christie yesterday as debate began on the Petroleum Bill and the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill in the House of Assembly.

Family 'just happy fisherman is alive' after shark attack near Andros

RICHARD Pinder, the 26-year-old fisherman who was attacked by a shark in waters near Andros last week, is undergoing a series of operations in Florida after sustaining serious injuries to his right leg, the right side of his abdomen and left hand.

Police arrest 11 'masterminds' behind string of armed robberies

POLICE arrested eleven people on Tuesday whom they suspect to be the “masterminds” of a string of armed robberies in the capital.

Bostwick guilty of having bullets in bag

A MAGISTRATE yesterday rejected the argument from former Senator John Bostwick II that he was set up when a loaded magazine clip was discovered in his backpack at an airport 18 months ago and convicted him of possession of ammunition.

13-year-old girl recovering after being mauled by pit bulls

A 13-year-old girl is recovering in hospital after she was mauled by two pit bulls at her home last Thursday.

Tributes paid to Colin Callender

SENIOR legal figures and politicians joined family members at a memorial service for Colin Callender in Christ Church Cathedral yesterday.

Customs officer faces court accused of theft

A Department of Customs officer in Abaco was charged with stealing by reason of employment and forgery in the Marsh Harbour Magistrate’s Court on December 9.

Students go on a field trip to the supermarket

STUDENTS from Queen’s College and Uriah McPhee Primary School have been learning about money, healthy living and community partnerships on field trips to Solomon’s Super Centre.