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Plea to help ‘Sawyer Boy’ fight COVID

FAMILY and friends of local comedian Timico “Sawyer Boy” Sawyer have launched a GoFundMe page seeking donations to help in his healthcare as he battles COVID-19.

Munroe: There should be a debate between leaders

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ lack of accountability while in office is chief among reasons why he and PLP leader Philip “Brave” Davis ought to go head-to-head in a national debate, according to Wayne Munroe QC.

Signs, signs everywhere . . .

WITH some Bahamians shaking their heads over the proliferation of election paraphernalia on the streets, one environmentalist has branded the excessive signage as “ridiculous” and “over the top”.

Promises by FNM left unfulfilled

A NUMBER of Free National Movement promises made during the previous general election campaign remained unfulfilled when Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis called an early election last week.

Weather blamed for outage

BAHAMAS Power and Light yesterday blamed severe weather for a power disruption that affected more than two dozen residential areas.

Nygard suffers new court defeat

THE United States District Court for the Southern District of New York has dismissed a complaint by Peter Nygard made under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organisations (RICO) Act in the United States.

Man shot dead near Wulff Road

POLICE are investigating the latest murder in New Providence.

1,500 apply for PM’s housing initiative

ABOUT 1,500 applications have been received for housing lots in the government’s Prospect Ridge community for young professionals.

Funeral homes ‘overwhelmed’

A SIGNIFICANT increase in deaths is overwhelming and distressing funeral home workers, according to Funeral Directors Association President Kirsch Ferguson.

UNION LEADERS SIGN UP TO PLP: Party pledges it will resolve issues and raise minimum wage

UNION leaders representing more than 200,000 workers in The Bahamas yesterday rejoiced in the possibility of the Progressive Liberal Party becoming the next government following the impending general election.

Caution over election campaigning

A PAN American Health Organization official said evidence suggests election campaigning leads to higher transmission of the coronavirus as opposed to actual voting on Election Day.

‘I took $1k of goods so I could play baseball with the kids’

A MAN told a court that he stole more than $1,000 worth of sporting equipment from a local school because he wanted to play baseball with the kids in his neighbourhood.

Officer says he found marijuana in boxes

A 37-year-old man accused of marijuana possession denied the allegations when he was questioned in police custody, a court was told.

Man acquitted over beer claim

A MAGISTRATE yesterday acquitted a man charged for patronising a bar earlier this year, after ruling the prosecution failed to prove their case.

BPL Skyguard Severe Weather Alert 25th August, 6.45pm: Freeport

STARTS: 08/25/2021 6:45 PM EDT EXPIRES: 08/25/2021 7:45 PM EDT

Robbery suspect: You have the wrong person

A 25-year-old man charged with armed robbery yesterday claimed that police had arrested the wrong person.

Bannister: We are still monitoring shanty towns

WORKS Minister Desmond Bannister has said his ministry continues to monitor the development of unregulated shanty towns across the country and is ready to act as soon as an opportunity presents itself.

Sawyer boy in hospital with COVID

LOCAL comedian Timico “Sawyer Boy” Sawyer has been admitted to hospital suffering from complications related to the COVID-19 virus.

Pfizer nod gives confidence boost

THE US Food and Drug Administration’s full approval of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine gave more confidence to those who received the vaccine at the Kendal G L Isaacs National Gymnasium yesterday.

‘Competent authority to say’ over quarantined voters

NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames, who has responsibility for elections, said the competent authority will have to say how and whether people in quarantine can vote in the upcoming general election.

Cabinet members defend early election call by PM

SEVERAL Cabinet ministers yesterday defended Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ decision to call an early election against criticism that it could further exacerbate the existing COVID crisis.

New coalition formed ahead of general election

MEMBERS of the Bahamas Constitution Party, Bahamas Democratic Movement, and some independent candidates have formed a coalition to contest the next general election.N

Wells: No plans to reimpose lockdown in COVID fight

DESPITE calls for stricter COVID-19 measures, Health Minister Renward Wells insisted yesterday the government has no plans to reimpose another COVID-19 lockdown to fight the current surge of infections.

BPL Skyguard Wind Warning 25th August: Freeport

STARTS: 08/25/2021 9:29 AM EDT EXPIRES: 08/25/2021 3:00 PM EDT

Davis sets ‘debate me’ challenge

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis has challenged Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis to a national debate before   next month’s general election.