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Hilton could reopen in two months

TOURISM, Investments and Aviation Minister Chester Cooper says the British Colonial Hilton has attracted a major international brand to support the property since announcing its closure earlier this year.

Restrictions remain as fourth wave dying out

WHILE COVID-19 cases and hospitalisations have declined since the start of the fourth wave, Health Minister Dr Michael Darville says the health system remains challenged and suggested no loosening of restrictions is imminent.

HOW FAIR ARE PRICES WE’RE HAVING TO PAY? As inflation rises, stores facing question of how much margin they make

A FORMER Price Control Commission chairman says the inflation on goods has been compounded by a markup system that is not consumer friendly.

‘Abaco is in great need’

AN Abaco pastor says there is a great need for social assistance on the island as people struggle to feed themselves amid increased food costs due to inflation.

‘We must fight to keep down cost of living’

FREEPORT civic leader Pastor Eddie Victor believes “there needs to be a collective fight to keep down the cost of living on Grand Bahama”, especially now with rising inflation.

Two men fined after being found with drugs and cookies

TWO men were fined in court yesterday after being found with a quantity of marijuana earlier this week.

Cop who beat his wife told to take anger management

A POLICE sergeant was yesterday ordered to attend anger management classes after he was found guilty of beating his wife over cheating allegations.

Bail for man in theft trial

A 26-year-old man accused of stealing and several fraud related offences was yesterday granted bail before his trial.

The classroom that can go anywhere

A MOBILE outdoor classroom on board a brand-new fully electric vehicle was launched last week by the Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) as part of their ongoing efforts to make marine environmental education safe, fun and engaging.

Grand Bahama straw vendors: We are hurting

STRAW vendors on Grand Bahama said they are hurting and appealed to the government to resume the bi-weekly stipend that was discontinued in December.

Revised building code ‘this year’

WORKS and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears said the government will this year bring a revised building code to Parliament and will undertake consultation with all of the relevant stakeholders shortly.

19 new confirmed COVID cases

THE Ministry of Health and Wellness recorded 19 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing the nation’s confirmed virus toll to 32,950.

Storr: Cabinet to advise on domes

DISASTER Reconstruction Authority executive chairman Alex Storr said the authority will advise Cabinet on how best to repurpose domes in Abaco that were never used, adding the DRA no longer supports sending the domes to Family Islands for storage purposes.

Duke and Duchess to visit The Bahamas

THE Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will visit The Bahamas next month.

Cat Island sailing community pays its respects to Sir Godfrey Kelly

TRIBUTES have been paid to Sir Godfrey Kelly from the sailing community, with the president of Cat Island Sailing Club hailing him as a “giant of a man”.

Dog attack owner faces court

A 27-year-old man was charged in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with a dog attack that left a woman in hospital last month.

Pedestrian dies in hit and run crash

A MALE pedestrian is dead after a hit and run incident in western New Providence yesterday morning, police said.

Charity seeing 20% hike in food prices

AN increase in food prices at the grocery store has had an adverse affect on one local charity.

Pair accused of importing firearms remanded to prison

A MAN and a woman accused of importing several firearms, including a prohibited weapon, into the country were remanded to prison pending their bail hearing.

Jailed for indecent assault on 14-year-old

A 39-year-old who admitted to touching a teenage girl’s private parts last year was yesterday sentenced to one year in prison.

Two charged over murders

A MAN and a teenager were remanded to prison yesterday after being charged with two separate murders.

$3,000 fine for marijuana possession

A 50-year-old man was fined $3,000 yesterday after pleading guilty to drug possession with intent to supply.

Ministry to be relocated from Downtown Freeport

MINISTER of State for Public Service Pia Glover-Rolle has revealed the Ministry of Public Service Office will be relocated from downtown Freeport to more suitable and adequate accommodation.

University president to be announced ‘in short order’

ALLYSON Maynard Gibson, chairwoman of the University of The Bahamas’ board of trustees, said an announcement of the new university president will be made “in short order”.

Uncertainty over govt policy on contract terminations

THE Davis administration’s policy on termination clauses for contract workers is unclear, with former Minnis administration officials saying they met a number of fixed contracts when they took office after the 2017 general election.