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Suspect wins $160k for police assault

A MAN who was unlawfully arrested, beaten by officers and falsely accused of stealing his own possessions was awarded over $163,000 in damages by the Supreme Court.

Crisis’ toll on non-COVID patients

FORMER Health Minister Dr Duane Sands believes some people who have sought medical care for non-COVID-19 illnesses in the public healthcare system have probably suffered and died due to the strain the virus has had on resources.

Former PMs question early election

FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham said a consistent election date is necessary to ensure people are properly advised and prepared for a general election.

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Acting coroner to be appointed ‘very soon’

CHIEF Justice Brian Moree said an acting coroner will be appointed “very soon”, allowing for the resumption of inquests into police-involved killings and other matters.

Sign of the times as man accused of stealing FNM election posters

A 41-year-old man accused of stealing nearly $500 worth of Free National Movement paraphernalia from the Mount Moriah constituency was charged in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday.

Census to begin in January - and you can take part online

THE Census of Population and Housing will take place starting January 2022 and people will have the option to complete the questionnaire online, via telephone or in person.

Parties say blueprints are ‘in the works’

WITH the 2021 general election less than a month away, major political parties say blueprints of their plans are in the works and will soon be released.

30k may be voting in early poll

ACTING Parliamentary Commissioner Lavado Duncanson announced yesterday that the advanced poll for the next general election will be held on September 9 - with about 30,000 people eligible to take part.

State funeral to be held for former Governor General

A STATE funeral will be held on Thursday at Christ Church Cathedral for former Governor General and Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Dion Hanna.

U.S. steps up Bahamas’ alert level over COVID

THE United States has moved its travel advisory for The Bahamas to level four: Do not travel.

Online classes are here to stay

AS students prepare to return to the classrooms, Education Minister Jeff Lloyd said it is likely that online learning will be the dominant model of instruction for the new school year if infection rates continue to climb and the nation’s healthcare system remains overwhelmed.

Full approval for Pfizer vaccine

TOURISM Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar yesterday said he was hopeful more Bahamians will now get vaccinated against COVID-19, following the US Food and Drug Administration’s full approval of the Pfizer vaccine.

AS MOTHER AND SON DIE WITHIN 24 HOURS: ‘No ifs, ands, buts or maybes about it. Absolutely get vaccinated. So many people have died in this past month’, you absolutely must get vaccinated.’’

A FAMILY is grieving after losing their mother and brother to COVID-19 just a day apart.

Billboards up and Grand Bahama campaign has begun

ELECTION billboards and political paraphernalia are out in Grand Bahama where five constituency seats are up grabs.

159 new cases confirmed

THE Ministry of Health reported 159 additional COVID-19 cases yesterday.

‘Help in race to save me from becoming wheelchair bound’

A COMMUNITY activist who has dedicated his time to helping inner city areas is now seeking the public’s assistance in helping him pay for “life-changing” surgery he needs to avoid becoming wheelchair bound.

$25 of marijuana? Fined 20 times the value

A 23-year-old man who was found with $25 worth of marijuana must pay 20 times that amount to avoid spending a month in prison.

24-year-old accused of murder

A 24-YEAR-OLD man was charged in the magistrate’s court yesterday with murder.

Court upholds sentence for man who killed ex’s new lover

THE Court of Appeal has affirmed the nine-year manslaughter sentence of a man convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend’s new lover nearly a decade ago.

Man who denied having pistol granted bail

A 21-year-old man who denied having a loaded pistol was yesterday granted bail before his trial.

Passengers not vaccinated? Then it’s no entry for ships

CRUISE ships will not be allowed to enter a port in The Bahamas unless passengers aged 12 and older are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the latest amendment to the emergency order.

Eight COVID-19 deaths confirmed

DEATHS from COVID- 19 increased by eight over the weekend, pushing the nation’s toll to 338 since the start of the pandemic.

Officials seek to tackle spike in Long Island

WITH a reported spike of COVID-19 cases on Long Island, officials are taking measures to try to control the situation.

Police probe video of apparent threat by PLP supporter

POLICE Commissioner Paul Rolle said police are investigating a video that appears to show Progressive Liberal Party supporters threatening violence towards a man.