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BTVI not likely to fully return to face-to-face

BAHAMAS Technical and Vocational Institute’s president Dr Robert Robertson says he doesn’t expect the institution will fully return to face-to-face learning despite declining COVID-19 infection rates, noting “the future of technical training is actually blended” learning.

Down the barrel of a gun

A MAN was arrested yesterday shortly after an individual drove by a house and fired several shots while shouting threats of death in what Acting Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander yesterday suggested was an act of retaliation.

FNM to assess reasons for election defeat

FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard said internal and external groups will create an election post-mortem for the FNM which will be analysed at a conclave the party is likely to hold at the end of April.

Domestic violence complaints by Carissa led to charges

ACTING Commissioner Clayton Fernander said police investigated two domestic violence complaints from deceased Carissa Culmer last year and in both instances the suspect was charged.

Police focus on gun traffickers to curb rising violence

ACTING Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander said police are targeting gun traffickers to stem the rise of violence in the country and have also had success against web shop armed robbers.

Food at the heart of Commonwealth Day celebration

BRITISH High Commissioner Sarah Dickson celebrated Commonwealth Day with food and nutrition for students at RM Bailey Senior High School yesterday.

First rums ready at new Bahamas Distillery Company

THE newly established Bahamas Distillery Company opened its doors in Freeport and has started production of two rum offerings.

84-year-old woman strangled to death

THE death of an 84-year-old woman who was found at her home about two weeks ago has been classified as a homicide by strangulation.

Minimum wage advice ‘in next two weeks’

LABOUR and Immigration Minister Keith Bell revealed yesterday that his ministry is expected to receive recommendations from the National Tripartite Council on the increase of minimum wage in the next two weeks.

TURF WAR: Fernander says spate of weekend crimes a ‘tit-for-tat’ situation

THE five killings that took place over the weekend were gang-related and the result of friction over drug turf, Acting Commissioner Clayton Fernander said yesterday.

American teen accused over nightclub attack

AN American teenager was arraigned on charges of disorderly behaviour and multiple counts of causing harm after attacking three women at a nightclub.

Man accused of abusing 11-year-old

A MAN appeared in Magistrate’s Court yesterday on charges of child abuse against an 11-year-old girl.

Teenage boy accused of attacking cop

A 16-YEAR-OLD boy appeared in court yesterday on charges of assaulting a police officer.

‘Please relax Ukraine visa rules’

GALYNA Grynkiv and Inna Ostrovskaya say it has been unnerving living safely and comfortably in The Bahamas knowing their relatives in Ukraine fear death amid violence and bombing that continues to bear down on the Eastern European country from Russian forces.

Sands: Travel risk move is ‘step in the right direction’

BAHAMAS Hotel and Tourism Association President Robert Sands says the country’s newly lowered travel risk rating by the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention “is a step in the right direction”.

Police search for man over firearm

A 32-YEAR-OLD Eight Mile Rock man is wanted by police in connection with investigation into possession of an unlicensed firearm with intent to endanger life.

Pedestrian dies after being hit by car

A PEDESTRIAN died after he was hit by a car on Tonique Williams Darling Highway on Saturday, police said.

Bahamas sanctions Russian finances

OVER the weekend, The Bahamas announced economic sanctions on financial resources of the Russian Federation and those of certain entities and individuals linked to the Federation and Belarus.

Masks indoors - but not for hotels in new rule changes

THE Ministry of Health and Wellness announced further relaxations to COVID-19 restrictions over the weekend, loosening mask requirements for those in hotels or outdoors and adjusting protocols for social gatherings, allowing larger events to take place.

Five dead, two injured after four separate shooting incidents

FOUR separate shooting incidents in three days have left five people dead and two others in hospital in critical condition.

One man killed, another injured in shooting

ONE man is dead and another is in hospital after they were shot on Friday night.

Friend doubts young mother took her own life

A FRIEND of a 24-year-old woman found hanging in a hotel room on Thursday night says she doubts the victim ended her own life. She suspects that she was a victim of foul play.

Sadness over alleged suicide of young mother

THE alleged suicide of a young mother has reignited outrage and concern throughout the country.

Minnis' language to rebut PM's allegations 'did not set the right tone'

PRESS Secretary Clint Watson on Friday said Dr Hubert Minnis’ use of language to rebut allegations by Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis regarding a non-profit organisation was “concerning” and “did not set the right tone.”

Ministry 'working to address teacher shortage in Abaco'

STATE Education Minister Zane Lightbourne says his ministry is working to address a teacher shortage in Abaco as industrial action continued on the island regarding the issue on Friday.