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FNM leaders told ‘stay out’ of constituency business

THE assistant chaplain of the Free National Movement wants FNM leaders to stop interfering in constituency association affairs.

New legal hurdle faces govt on shanty towns

THE government faces a new legal challenge over the possible demolition of shanty towns after an appeal was filed against an earlier ruling.

FAMILIES HOMELESS AFTER BIMINI BLAZE: Fire displaces eleven families as dysfunctional fire apparatus failed to bring it under control

ELEVEN families were displaced after a fire destroyed four homes in Bimini yesterday and exposed the dysfunctional firefighting equipment on the island.

Families left homeless after blaze destroys homes on Bimini

Police on the island of Bimini are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fire which destroyed four homes and reportedly left 11 families homeless on Sunday.

Keith Bell calls for increased productivity in labour force

LABOUR Minister Keith Bell called for increased productivity in the labour force on Friday, saying that the lack thereof has contributed to the high number of work permits issued each year.

Police investigate armed robbery and kidnapping in Grand Bahama

Police in Grand Bahama are investigating a kidnapping and armed robbery, which happened on Thursday.

East Grand Bahama pine forests showing signs of 'regeneration'

The pine forests in East Grand Bahama are showing signs of “regeneration” post Dorian, a Forestry official with the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources confirmed.

Man admits failing to charge electronic monitoring device

A MAN on bail for murder was fined $1,250 in court on Friday after he admitted to failing to charge his electronic monitoring device (EMD) five times.

$350 fine for stealing sound bar

A MAN was fined $350 in court on Friday after he admitted to trying to steal a $76 sound bar while working at Kelly’s House and Home earlier this month.

Man charged with murder of Leon Griffin

A MAN denied the 2021 killing of former Taxi Cab Union President Leon Griffin outside his home in court on Friday.

Man denies sexual abuse of 11-year-old girl

A 42-year-old man denied sexually abusing a young girl over the course of a year in Supreme Court on Friday

Clubs and Societies – March 24th

The Antique Auto Club held an art show at last weekend’s car show - and the winners have been chosen in four categories, each with a 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

Man held without bail accused of raping girl

A 26-year-old man was remanded in custody after being accused of sexually assaulting a 19-year-old girl last month.

Job hopefuls attend job fair hosted by Titan Hospitality

A MOTHER facing eviction from her apartment and a woman allegedly cheated out of National Insurance Board contributions were examples of the jobseekers crowding a fair Titan Hospitality hosted yesterday.

Miller encourages students to be good stewards of the environment at tree planting ceremony

A TREE planting ceremony took place in Freeport yesterday - with Minister of Environment and Natural Resources Vaughn Miller stressing the importance of forests.

Planned shanty town demolition in Abaco sparking mixed reactions

THE government’s latest push to demolish shanty town structures is sparking mixed reactions from Abaco residents — fear from those set to be displaced and cheers from those ready for the communities to be eliminated.

Go Bonfire digital procurement platform has saved government $2.6m since launch

ECONOMIC Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis said government had saved about $2.6m since launching a new digital procurement platform in November.

Report calls for revision of alcohol laws, highlights major health issues

A MAJOR report on health in The Bahamas recommends revisiting and modernising alcohol-related laws to restrict access to alcoholic beverages.

Opposition expected on possible sin tax

HEALTH Minister Dr Michael Darville said likely opposition from local producers of sugary beverages is a key obstacle preventing the government from racing to introduce a sin tax.

New airport terminal to ‘revitalise’ Cat Island

A NEW multi-million dollar airport in Cat Island will feature modern and sustainable designs, part of a larger plan to boost investments and revitalise the island, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said yesterday.

Men in court over series of robberies

A MAN has been sent to prison after being accused of a series of armed muggings over the last two months.

Inquests on police involved shootings have resumed

STATE Minister for Legal Affairs Jomo Campbell says inquests into police-involved killings have resumed following a lengthy delay.

Immigration repatriated 1,100 in the last two months and numbers could exceed last year

IMMIGRATION Minister Keith Bell said 1100 people have been repatriated so far this year.

Search continues for two men from Bimini missing at sea

MULTIPLE agencies are still searching for two Bimini men who went missing at sea on Monday.

Police seize suspected drugs worth $286,600

SUSPECTED drugs worth more than a quarter of a million dollars have been seized at a freight building at Windsor Field.