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Governor General urges Bahamians to unite as one

GOVERNOR General Sir Cornelius A Smith yesterday urged Bahamians to put their political differences aside and unite as one during a swearing-in ceremony for several government senators and ministers.

Legislation to replace COVID-19 Emergency Orders ‘a top priority’

NEWLY appointed Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Ryan Pinder said completing legislation that will replace the current COVID-19-Emergency Orders will be a top priority for the government during its first months in office.

Hanna Martin: Many children have fallen through the cracks during pandemic

GLENYS Hanna Martin, newly appointed education minister, has pledged to help transform the face of education in the country, noting that too many students have “fallen between the cracks” amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Munroe plans a multifaceted approach in fight against crime

NEWLY appointed National Security Minister Wayne Munroe promised to build a multifaceted approach to the crime fight while pledging not to infringe on the independence of the commissioner of police.

BRAVE’S FIRST ROUND PICKS: Davis unveils first ministers who will ‘get things done’

NINE people were sworn in as government ministers yesterday as Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ Cabinet begins to take shape.

‘Cabinet should have spoken up’

BEFORE a meeting of Free National Movement executives to map the way forward for the party, a high-ranking council member is blaming Cabinet ministers for not “challenging” former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis on positions he took.

U.S. sets new vaccine entry policy

NEW restrictions coming into force in November in the United States will require all adult foreign visitors who are travelling by air to show full COVID-19 vaccination status.

34 new cases of COVID-19, 164 in hospital with virus

THE Ministry of Health reported 34 new cases of COVID-19 yesterday.

‘The rights of workers need to be addressed’

WITH a new Minister of Tourism in office, the president of the Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union said workers’ rights in general are important issues that need to be addressed.

Court of Appeal affirms sentences of two men convicted of firearm charge

THE Court of Appeal has confirmed the sentences of two men convicted of using a firearm to put another man’s life in danger over seven years ago.

Two deny having loaded pistol

TWO men who denied having a loaded pistol were yesterday sent to prison pending a bail hearing.

Man accused of having sex with underaged girls

A 32-year-old man was yesterday remanded to prison over allegations that he had sex with two underaged girls earlier this year.

More reform needed, say vote observers

WHILE The Bahamas has been praised for its “credible, inclusive and transparent” voting process, the country is still in need of further electoral reform especially as it relates to modern election technology, campaign finance regulations and communication relations.

Vigil held for mom who died in barrier crash

THE family of Garvinisha Anastasia Carey, the young mother who was killed when her car hit concrete barriers on Munnings Road three years ago, hosted a candlelight service yesterday to reflect on her death.

Former PM Christie: Drop in voters is a concern

FORMER Prime Minister Perry Christie lamented the low voter turnout on Election Day, saying the reports have concerned him.

Man found shot dead in his car

POLICE are investigating after a man was fatally shot in his car on Milton Street yesterday afternoon.

185 new cases and six deaths confirmed

THE Bahamas recorded 185 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases and six additional virus deaths over the weekend, bringing the nation’s overall tally to 20,215 cases since the start of the pandemic.

Women MPs urged to join call for rights

A LOCAL organisation has called on the seven women elected to the House of Assembly to join its advocacy for the promotion, protection and expansion of all women’s human rights.

Sands disappointed but ready to regroup

FORMER Health Minister Dr Duane Sands said that while he is disappointed by the Free National Movement’s election defeat, he is ready to help the party regroup and rebuild.

Pintard’s favourite to inherit FNM leadership

MARCO City MP-elect Michael Pintard is seen as the frontrunner to succeed Dr Hubert Minnis as leader of the Free National Movement, party insiders have told The Tribune.

Curfew relaxed as six more die

PRIME Minister Philip Davis said a decision was made to extend the nightly curfew to 11.59pm because there was “no rhyme or reason” for the restriction previously being set at 9pm under the former Minnis administration.

Moody’s downgrade ‘kept quiet’

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said a recent downgrade by international rating agency Moody’s was not surprising, as he suggested the former administration did not want the development to go public ahead of last week’s election.

‘No secrecy - we must build trust’

IN his first speech as Prime Minister, Philip Davis committed to removing the veil of secrecy from governance and to act in ways that build trust from the Bahamian people.

Election turnout was historic low

AT least 65 percent of registered voters voted last week in what was likely the lowest general election turnout in the modern history of The Bahamas.

2021 General Election results

From the Parliamentary Registration Department