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Police officer: Julien 'Believe' Thompson accepted responsibility for social gathering

JULIEN “Believe” Thompson “accepted responsibility” for hosting a large social gathering in violation of the emergency protocols and even offered to pay the fine right away, a senior police officer testified on Friday.

Shooting victim dies in hospital

A SHOOTING victim died in hospital Thursday night, police said.

Man stable after shooting

A MAN is in stable condition in hospital after he was shot on Wednesday.

AG congratulates Industrial Tribunal on tech advancements

ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder yesterday congratulated the Industrial Tribunal on the technological advancements it made over the last year to improve court services during a ceremony to mark the opening of its legal year.

PM: Effort to change law on marital rape should be part of national conversation

PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis says he believes a national conversation is needed concerning the criminalisation of marital rape, noting the country remains one of the few in the world that has no legislation addressing the issue.

PM: Bahamas is ‘safely and wisely’ opening for business

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis told a group of tourism stakeholders yesterday that the Bahamas is “safely and wisely” opening for business, while noting a decline in COVID-19 cases and hospital rates.

Public education campaign for launch of sexual offenders registry

THE launch of a sexual offender’s registry will follow a public education campaign on its accompanying restrictions, National Security Minister Wayne Munroe said yesterday.

‘Truly a new day’ as senate passes COVID-19 bill

THE Senate last night passed legislation that will lead to the end of suspensions of certain provisions put in place under the state of emergency.

Bella’s mother and boyfriend charged

A MAN was charged with murder yesterday and a mother arraigned on child cruelty charges in connection with the brutal death of four-year-old D’onya Bella Walker last weekend.

Govt reviewing how COVID funding spent

FINANCE officials are in the midst of a full review of emergency COVID-19 spending to ascertain the amount of public funds spent by the Minnis administration before it left office, according to Press Secretary Clint Watson.

Munroe - I’m exactly man for the job

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe, QC, defended his past as a criminal attorney yesterday insisting that only a “stupid” person would believe this was not a beneficial tool in the dispensation of his Cabinet portfolio’s duties.

Former employees accused of stealing nearly $500,000

A manager at Battery and Tyre Specialists realised something was wrong when he discovered discrepancies on reviewing some of the company’s invoices, a court was told.

Retrial ordered for man convicted of kidnapping, attempted armed robbery

THE Court of Appeal has reopened the appeal and ordered the retrial of a fourth man who was convicted of kidnapping and attempting to rob a senior immigration officer and his girlfriend in 2013.

48 percent of Caribbean region is immunised against COVID-19

AS COVID-19 cases continue to wane in the Caribbean, Pan American Health Organization officials have revealed 48 percent of the region has been fully immunised against the deadly disease.

Amendment to VAT legislation tabled in House

GOVERNMENT tabled an amendment to the value added tax legislation in the House of Assembly yesterday, outlining the planned rate change to 10 percent from the current 12 percent.

Commissioner: Parents should be aware of signs of abuse

POLICE Commissioner Paul Rolle said parents should be aware of signs that a child may be suffering from abuse.

‘More resources needed’ to address suspected cases of child abuse, neglect

OFFICIALS from the Department of Gender and Family Affairs said more resources are needed to address suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.

Minister says he has seen nothing regarding Bella Walker’s death to suggest sexual abuse

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said he has seen nothing regarding D’Onya Bella Walker’s death that suggests sexual abuse.

Four more die of COVID-19, bringing death toll to 665

FOUR more people have been added to the nation’s COVID-19 death toll, bringing the number to 665.

VACCINE DROP OFF RAISES CONCERNS: Slowdown raises alarm and fears vital supplies could be left unused

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said his ministry along with officials from the Pan American Health Organisation are concerned about vaccine hesitancy in the country, noting a drop in vaccination rates in recent weeks.

Bill passed to end Emergency Orders

MEMBERS of Parliament passed a bill yesterday to bring an end to certain suspensions implemented under the former Minnis administration through the Emergency Powers Orders.

‘Justice for Bella’

SCORES of people took to the street in Grand Bahama yesterday chanting “Justice for Bella” in the aftermath of the death of four-year-old Bella Walker last week.

Security officer ‘tricked into giving cousin a ride to pick up marijuana’

A SECURITY officer said he unknowingly became an accessory to his relative’s crime after he was tricked into giving his cousin a ride to pick up a box of marijuana he claims he thought contained building tools.

RBDF officer charged with attempted murder

A Royal Bahamas Defence Force officer was yesterday charged with the attempted murder of his reported ex-girlfriend.

Woman ‘stabbed boyfriend after suspicions he had sexually assaulted her daughter’

POLICE said a woman stabbed her boyfriend because she was suspicious he had sexually assaulted her 12-year-old daughter.