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Probation for disorderly behaviour

A 29-year-old business owner who behaved in a disorderly manner when being questioned by police about a complaint made by Progressive Liberal Party Deputy Leader Chester Cooper was on Friday placed on probation for a year.

Man wanted by police in connection with drug investigation

GRAND Bahama Police are searching for a man who is wanted in connection with a drug investigation.

Union members unhappy with recent NIB hires

MEMBERS of the Union of Public Officers are upset over recent hires at the National Insurance Board, alleging nepotism and claiming that they have no proper representation from their union.

Restrictions eased for those fully vaccinated in the US

PEOPLE who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 do not need to wear masks or physically distance themselves, whether they are indoors or outdoors in most circumstances, according to the US Centres for Disease Control.

Plan for fewer students on campus during exams

PUBLIC school officials are planning to manage school sites so they have fewer students on campus during national exams to mitigate against COVID-19 exposure, Director of Education Marcellus Taylor said.

Officials advise against eating raw conch

A MONTH after suspected conch poisoning cases were first reported, Bahamas Agricultural Health and Food Safety Authority (BAHFSA) officials said investigations are ongoing and noted the advice is still to avoid raw conch.

NURSE SHORTAGE ADDING TO CRISIS: As Third Wave fills beds hospitals struggle to find staff to deal with patients

ONGOING staff shortages coupled with rising COVID-19 hospitalisations continue to strain healthcare workers on the frontline fight against COVID-19, the country’s top infectious disease expert said yesterday.

Nygard suffers another setback

THE Court of Appeal yesterday dismissed Peter Nygard’s application for conditional leave to appeal to the Privy Council over their rejection of his appeal of a contempt conviction.

Govt told - be tough on taxes

A TOP banker believes the government should put politics aside and make some unpopular decisions in the upcoming budget, saying the country is in a “precarious” position.

‘Ban male guards from safe house’

HUMAN Rights Bahamas has called on the government to immediately remove male officers from the Department of Immigration’s ‘‘safe house” and to investigate sexual assault allegations against detainees there.

China answer on vaccine supply?

THE Chinese Embassy in The Bahamas is in talks with the Bahamian government about potentially providing supplies of China’s COVID-19 Sinopharm vaccine which the World Health Organisation has just approved for emergency use.

Pilot saved self and passengers by landing in shallow water

A 54-year-old pilot saved himself and his passengers when he landed his plane in shallow waters off Lower Bogue, Eleuthera, last year after noticing flames from the inboard left engine cowling near him.

Man gets probation for assault on girlfriend

A HARBOUR Island man who admitted assaulting his girlfriend in an argument over money was placed on three months probation.

Study: Living wage in New Providence is $2,625 and $3,550 in Grand Bahama

A 2020 study by the Government and Public Policy Institute of University of The Bahamas concluded that a living wage in New Providence and Grand Bahama is $2,625 and $3,550 per month respectively.

PAHO: Act with ‘utmost caution’ on loosening travel restrictions

PAN American Health Organization officials have urged countries in the region to “act with the utmost caution” when it comes to loosening travel restrictions for fully vaccinated tourists.

Emergency meetings on COVID concerns called at nursing homes

EMERGENCY meetings on coronavirus concerns were called at several private nursing homes yesterday after government officials revealed a local eldercare home had recently experienced a COVID-19 outbreak, resulting in the death of one patient.

COVID-19 death toll rises to 215

ANOTHER COVID-19 death has been reported, bringing the nation’s toll to 215.

Human Rights Bahamas hits out at Bannister, government over shanty town comments

HUMANS Rights Bahamas has again criticised the government for its response to calls from United Nation experts to halt demolition works of shanty towns on Abaco, saying recent comments made by Works Minister Desmond Bannister only “emphasises that the government’s actions are driven by discrimination and xenophobia.”

Defence Force calls off search for missing boater

THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force has called off the search for a boater who reportedly went missing on a journey to Abaco over a week ago.

‘I was drugged and raped by immigration officer at safe house’: Deported Suriname woman at centre of attack claim files legal action for justice

A 27-year-old Surinamese woman has sued the government, claiming that an immigration officer drugged her with alcohol and sexually violated her.

Families food aid won’t just disappear

LOCAL non-profit food rescue programme Hands for Hunger says the need for food assistance will likely remain past the government’s June deadline to end its national outreach.

Obie back to fight election

FORMER Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe is among seven people the Progressive Liberal Party ratified yesterday to nearly complete its roster for the next general election.

Suspension of travelers from Haiti to continue for 30 days

THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that the suspension of travelers directly from, or transiting through, Haiti will continue for another 30 days.

Dual reverse osmosis system installed at Rand

WATER Mission has completed the installation of a dual reverse osmosis system at the Rand Memorial Hospital to ensure there is always access to a safe water supply, especially following a disaster.

Probation for behaving in disorderly manner

A HARBOUR Island man who behaved in a disorderly manner and cursed an officer who caught him buying a marijuana joint was yesterday placed on probation for a year.