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Mitchell says ‘heads must roll’ over BPL announcement

A SENIOR Cabinet minister has said “heads must roll” over Bahamas Power and Light’s “premature” announcement of a proposed increase in electricity costs due to rising fuel prices.

Laroda optimistic of NIB deal with staff despite stalled talks

STATE Minister Myles Laroda, responsible for the National Insurance Board, says he is optimistic that a new contract between the agency’s board and staff will soon be finalised even though negotiations between the two parties have stalled.

Agreement signed for Kipling Complex by university

UNIVERSITY of The Bahamas-North signed an agreement yesterday to acquire the Kipling Complex for its new campus in downtown Freeport.

‘Rape is rape’ says commissioner

POLICE Commissioner Paul Rolle has said “rape is rape” and his officers will enforce the law “whatever that looks like”.

Probe launched into claims of official being beaten by police

POLICE Commissioner Paul Rolle confirmed yesterday an investigation is underway into claims from a Cat Island local government official that he was beaten by officers in Long Island and denied medical attention after the ordeal.

Farmers’ plea as fire hits crops and livestock

LOCAL farmers on Abaco are calling for government intervention after losing livestock and food crops due to an ongoing fire at an “unmanaged” waste site off Cherokee Road.

Three more killings in just 24 hours

POLICE are investigating the murders of three men — one killed in Grand Bahama and two in New Providence.

WSC warns customers in arrears must pay up

THE Water & Sewerage Corporation is owed about $50m with 45,625 customers behind on their payments. The corporation said the money it is owed increased from $38m in January 2020.

Deadly risks of release on bail

POLICE Commissioner Paul Rolle said yesterday it appears that getting bail for murder “is almost certain death” adding that there are people in the country who are willing to use lethal force to settle their disputes.

Equality Bahamas hosts events for Women’s Day

EQUALITY Bahamas is hosting a series of events as it observes International Women’s Day and facilitates civic participation in the building of the national gender machinery.

Accused claims she was victim of acid attack

A WOMAN who was accused of causing damage and making death threats against her ex’s wife alleged she only committed the acts because she was a victim of an acid attack at the hands of the complainants.

Man admits drug and contraband charges

A MAN pleaded guilty to drug and contraband charges in Magistrates Court after these items were found at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services last month.

Officers testify in weapons trial after firearm discovered

OFFICERS gave testimony yesterday in the ongoing weapons trial of three men.

Historic deal signed over lighthouse

The Elbow Reef Lighthouse Society, a Bahamian non-profit organisation, entered into a Memorandum of Understanding last month with the Bahamas Port Department, Ministry of Transport and Housing.

What part can Bahamas play in sanctions against Russia?

THE closure of American airspace to Russian planes increases the likelihood that The Bahamas’ airspace will be used as an alternative route for Russian aircraft, according to former director of aviation Charles Beneby.

Rolle ‘not a good fit’ and should resign as president

FREEPORT businessman Darren Cooper believes Ian Rolle, president of the Grand Bahama Port Authority, is not “a good fit for the City of Freeport” and should resign.

Dame Marguerite at Exuma summit

FORMER Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling was the keynote speaker at the first Exuma Women’s Wellness and Empowerment Summit, where she urged those attending to become more involved in the development of the country.

Commonwealth Brewery supports International Women’s Day

COMMONWEALTH Brewery Limited joins the world in celebrating International Women’s Day under the theme Break the Bias.

Officials monitor fourth wave

DESPITE a recent decline in COVID-19 cases, local officials say they are still monitoring current health data to determine whether the country’s fourth wave has ended.

Two die in separate shootings

TWO men were shot and killed in separate incidents over the weekend, bringing the country’s murder toll for the year to 18, according to this newspaper’s records.

NIB union questions senior staff rehire

THE National Insurance Board has hired an “inordinate number of persons” even while telling staff that the difficult fiscal environment will limit what it can agree to during industrial agreement negotiations, according to Public Managers Union president Cassandra Lewis.

WSC to resume cut offs within weeks

THE Water and Sewerage Corporation will begin mass disconnections on March 28.

Diocese holds mission

THE Diocese of The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands has started its Anglican Lenten Mission.

Man injured in police-involved shooting

A man is in hospital after a police-involved shooting early on Saturday.

Man dies after being shot outside his home

A man has died after being shot outside his home on Mildred Avenue, west of Golden Isles Road, in the early hours of Saturday.