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Dr Nikkiah Forbes named Fellow by the Infectious Diseases Society of America

INFECTIOUS Disease expert Dr Nikkiah Forbes has been named a Fellow by the Infectious Diseases Society of America, the leading infectious diseases professional society in the United States.

Four arrested for suspected marijuana possession

FOUR male residents of Freeport were arrested after they were allegedly found in possession of suspected marijuana, police on Grand Bahama reported on Friday.

Police hunting two men in connection with Bimini shooting

POLICE are hunting two men who are wanted for questioning in connection with the shooting incident on Bimini this week.

FNM’s one day convention to cost $100,000

THE Free National Movement’s one-day convention on November 27 to select its new leader is an “expensive” undertaking and will cost the party an estimated $100,000.

Michael Pintard nominated for FNM’s leadership post

MARCO City MP Michael Pintard yesterday sold himself as a “fearless” politician who would seek to engage Free National Movement freedom fighters, former parliamentarians from the FNM’s 2017 term in office and conduct a post mortem on the party’s crushing election defeat if he wins the party’s top post.

Pintard: We ought to choose wisely who we commit ourselves to

WHILE expressing support for the criminalisation of marital rape, Marco City MP Michael Pintard said people must choose wisely who they marry to avoid the possibility of sexual abuse within their union.

Two more COVID-19 deaths

TWO more people have been added to the nation’s COVID-19 death toll.

PM will make decision on next steps for sports audit

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis will decide whether “damning” findings from an audit of the National Sports Authority should be turned over to the Attorney General’s Office for further investigation.

Police commissioner speaks out against sex crimes

COMMISSIONER of Police Paul Rolle spoke out against sex crimes yesterday, saying there should be “no more tolerance for the abuse that existed for years unchecked”.

Concerns over guns after daylight shooting on Bimini

THE brazen daylight shooting of a man on Bimini has sparked serious concerns over the proliferation of guns now being seen in the Family Islands.

Bahamasair has resumed flights to Haiti

WITH the end of the country’s state of emergency, Bahamasair has resumed flights to Haiti, said Press Secretary Clint Watson.

PM urges cruise lines to adhere to environmental regulations

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis urged cruise lines to strictly adhere to regulations relating to pollution and environmental degradation.

COVID PATIENTS FACE NEW RISK: Experts warn mass use of anti-infection drugs poses threat

A PAN American Health Organisation official has raised the alarm about the “unprecedented” use of antimicrobials during the COVID-19 pandemic, which can lead to a rise in drug resistant infections.

Pre-election board at BPL still in place

A Bahamas Power and Light source is alleging the company’s new board of directors cannot perform its duties due to an extension granted to the previous board and executives by the outgoing Minnis administration.

‘Show us the proof on hiring’

FORMER Public Service Minister Brensil Rolle yesterday said it was “totally untrue” that people were hired in the civil service on the day of the election.

Man charged with making threats, causing damage

A 25-YEAR-OLD man was charged with making threats and causing damage.

Woman ‘was asked by former schoolmate to declare man innocent in trial’

A WOMAN testified yesterday how she feared for her safety after being approached by a former schoolmate who asked her to declare the man whose trial she was judging as innocent.

Man denies being in possession of unlicensed firearm, ammunition

A 47-year-old man who denied gun-related charges was yesterday granted bail ahead of his trial.

Man convicted of unlawful sex abandons appeal bid

A 39-YEAR-OLD man convicted of having unlawful sex with a 15-year-old boy has abandoned his bid to appeal his four-year sentence.

32-year-old Man granted conditional discharge

A 32-year-old man who behaved in a disorderly manner when being questioned by police last week was granted a conditional discharge yesterday.

Royal Caribbean cruise line ‘very optimistic’ about Grand Lucayan bid

MICHAEL Bayley, the president and CEO of Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, says the company remains “very optimistic” about its bid to take over the Grand Lucayan resort, saying officials have had productive discussions about the deal with the Davis administration.

PM is impressed by Royal Caribbean’s efforts to minimise environmental impact

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis highlighted Royal Caribbean’s efforts to minimise the impact its fleet has on the environment during a ceremony yesterday that celebrated the cruise company’s newest ship, Odyssey of the Seas.

Iram Lewis nominated for FNM leader

IRAM Lewis, MP for Central Grand Bahama, was officially nominated yesterday for leader of the Free National Movement and insisted he wanted to be in the job for the “long haul.”

Social conversation ‘has to be had’ on marital rape issue

A NATIONAL conversation that reflects the public’s will could drive the issue of marital rape to the forefront of the Davis administration’s legislative agenda, according to Press Secretary Clint Watson.

Ministry aiming to procure medications for COVID-19 treatment by end of the year

THE Ministry of Health and Wellness has set an end of year timeline to procure medications not currently in The Bahamas to treat people sick with the coronavirus.