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Probation order over false report

A 36-year-old man was put on two years probation yesterday and ordered to compensate police after admitting to making a false report to officers last week.

Three arrests over marijuana find

THREE men were arrested in Grand Bahama on Wednesday for possession of 2.5 pounds of suspect marijuana.

January 27 for local elections

LOCAL government elections are expected to be held on January 27, Family Island Affairs Minister Clay Sweeting said yesterday, as he urged people with a heart for their communities to offer themselves for office.

Darville: I’ll speak to Sandilands for those in need

HEALTH Minister Dr Michael Darville said he would speak to administrators at Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre to see if something can be done to help individuals who are in dire need of admission to the facility.

No evidence of Omicron here yet

PAN American Health Organization officials say while there is no evidence the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is currently in The Bahamas, the country should not wait until it arrives but instead use preventative tools to stop its potential spread.

Three primary schools likely not ready for January 11

THREE public primary schools will likely not be ready for students when hybrid instruction with face-to-face learning resumes on January 11.

Bain ordered to pay back woman’s $60k

THE Supreme Court has ordered Coalition of Independents leader Lincoln Bain to pay $64,000 to a woman after finding he did not invest or return the money she wanted him to hold in a trust for her for three years.

White may stand for deputy role

ST Anne’s MP Adrian White says he is considering running for deputy leader of the Free National Movement.

Mitchell turns on ‘slow’ civil servants

FOREIGN Affairs and Public Service Minister Fred Mitchell has lamented the slow response of certain civil servants to instructions given by the new government.

Phased booster rollout is underway

THE Ministry of Health and Wellness as of yesterday rolled out the first phase of its COVID-19 booster shot campaign, meaning people 60 and older can now receive a third jab, according to Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville.

Health travel visa halted for locals

BEGINNING on Monday, citizens and residents of The Bahamas will no longer need a travel health visa to come home from abroad, Tourism, Investments and Aviation Minister Chester Cooper announced yesterday.

‘Confusion’ over carnival opening

FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said his successor, Philip “Brave” Davis, and Health Minister Dr Michael Darville are at odds and contradicting each other over the Christmas Carnival.

Suspect on murder charge

AN Eight Mile Rock man was charged in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court yesterday with murder.

Man accused of trying to steal car part

A 54-year-old man was arraigned in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday on one count of attempted stealing.

Man denies indecent assault

A 40-year-old man who denied exposing himself in front of a woman’s ten-year-old daughter was yesterday denied bail before his trial.

Three accused of disorder

TWO men and a woman who denied disorderly behaviour in the presence of a police officer last week were granted bail.

Man dies after shooting on Spence Street

Police are investigating after a man was shot dead on Spence Street on Tuesday night.

Laroda: 4,000 people receiving unemployment while working

MYLES Laroda, the State Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for the National Insurance Board, says almost 4,000 people were receiving unemployment benefits while working.

Bahamas first signs up to $40k university scholarship

BAHAMAS First has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with University of The Bahamas for the issuance of a $40,000 four-year scholarship.

Holiday carnival ‘has not met’ requirements - but manager says approval has been given

HEALTH Minister Dr Michael Darville said operators of the Christmas Carnival have not met all of the ministry’s requirements to host the event, despite a representative of the event claiming to have received the greenlight.

Workshop advice on safe building design

A WORKSHOP was held yesterday to inform construction and housing industry professionals about designing buildings to survive high winds.

Governor General tours hospital

GOVERNOR General Sir Cornelius A Smith conducted his annual Christmas visit and tour of Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday.

‘Shock Treatment programme does more harm than good’

JUVENILE advocates want the government to reconsider bringing back its Shock Treatment programme, saying it could prove counterproductive.

Incentives planned to use up vaccines

HEALTH Minister Dr Michael Darville says officials are concerned that the country’s four percent COVID-19 positivity rate has given people a false sense of security that vaccines are not needed and health protocols do not need to be followed.

TERRIBLE POLICY? NOT BY MY GOVT: Ingraham fires back over accusation on Cotton Bay delays

FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham has taken exception to remarks made by a local philanthropist and businessman who said an investor was prevented from doing business in The Bahamas because of “terrible public policy” during Mr Ingraham’s tenure.