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Man on marijuana charge to take drug counselling

A 41-year-old man who was charged with marijuana possession was conditionally discharged after he agreed to attend drug counselling classes.

Lyford Cay scholarships

COVID-19 turned the world upside down, closing schools to in-person learning, shutting down tourism and forcing countries to ramp up healthcare operations. But there is one thing it did not dampen – Bahamian students’ desire to go to college.

Doctor: I was ‘disposed’ of by hospital authority

A YOUNG physician who claimed her contract with the Public Hospitals Authority was changed without notice shortly before she was laid off, said the “unexpected” termination has made her feel “disposed” of and has brought on significant hardships.

No reports on Junkanoo rush out, say police

POLICE said they had no reports regarding a post-funeral Junkanoo rush out in the Centreville area on the weekend with what appeared to be over a hundred people congregating closely together while playing and dancing to native music.

Second dose of vaccine available from today

THE second dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine will today be available for members of the public residing in Grand Bahama and New Providence, according to the COVID-19 Vaccine Consultative Committee.

Queen’s College back to virtual learning

ALL grade levels at Queen’s College have returned to virtual learning for the remainder of the school year, due to the high number of daily COVID-19 infections being reported on the island and community spread, the school announced to parents last week.

Poacher must buy RBDF $200k boat

A FLORIDA fisherman and restaurant owner who was convicted in the United States of illegally fishing in Bahamian waters will buy the Royal Bahamas Defence Force a new vessel as part of a plea deal.

PM still undecided on emergency extension

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said officials have not decided whether to extend the country’s state of emergency beyond May 23.

Branville McCartney cited for curfew violation

FORMER Free National Movement Cabinet minister Branville McCartney was detained, released and ticketed by police for allegedly violating the emergency orders by staying out past the 10pm curfew on his birthday last Thursday night, The Tribune was told.

Elsworth Johnson blasts United Nations’ attack on shanty town demolition strategy

IMMIGRATION Minister Elsworth Johnson emphasised the sovereignty of The Bahamas while accusing the United Nations of lacking balance after the organisation assailed government plans to demolish dozens of homes in The Farm shanty town in Abaco.

‘Moultrie must go’

A FORMER Progressive Liberal Party Cabinet minister has said the country needs a new speaker of the House of Assembly as the current one “lacks the acumen and an understanding” of The Bahamas’ parliamentary system.

$65m contract signed for Exuma International Airport

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis led a delegation of government officials to Exuma on Friday for the $65 million contract signing and groundbreaking ceremony for the new Exuma International Airport.

Man in hospital after stabbing

A MAN who was discovered on the side of a highway with multiple stab wounds in Freeport early Friday morning is in hospital in serious condition, police reported.

Man fined $7,000 after inquiring about forged cheque

A 35-year-old man who went into a local bank to make inquiries about a forged cheque he said a friend had given him to cash was on Friday fined $7,000.

UN officials urge govt to halt demolition plans

UNITED Nations human rights experts on Friday urged the government to halt plans to demolish 600 homes in two shanty towns in Abaco known as The Farm and Farm Road.

East Grand Bahama set for mangrove restoration planting initiative

A MAJOR mangrove restoration planting initiative will be launched on Saturday in East Grand Bahama.

COVID death toll rises to 212

THE Ministry of Health has reported another COVID-19 death, which pushed the death toll to 212.

Conditional discharge for acting disorderly

A 21-year-old man who admitted acting disorderly when he was approached by officers must stay out of trouble for three months to avoid spending 30 days behind bars.

Marijuana legislation promised ‘by end of budget year’

MARIJUANA legislation, once approved by Cabinet, will be introduced to Parliament before the end of the budget year, Attorney General Carl Bethel said yesterday.

Davis: I was not consulted on information commisioner

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis has criticised the government’s Freedom of Information Commissioner appointment, complaining that he was not consulted as the law requires.

52 new cases confirmed on Wednesday

THE Ministry of Health reported 52 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday.

PM ‘talking to medics’ over orders

WITH the state of emergency and current emergency order set to expire at the end of this month, Attorney General Carl Bethel said Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis is now consulting with the medical community to decide the way forward.

Rolle and Dames answer on water supply after fire

BOTH Commissioner of Police Paul Rolle and National Security Minister Marvin Dames responded yesterday to concerns about water pressure in New Providence in the wake of a major fire.

Sister lost to Dorian on Abaco vacation

NEARLY two years ago Rose Lubin travelled to Abaco to visit her family on a two-week trip but was never heard from again after Hurricane Dorian destroyed the community where she was believed to have stayed, a Coroner’s Court heard yesterday.

Pilot blacked out in fatal air crash

THE pilot of a Piper Navajo plane that went down in waters off South Bimini last month said he blacked out and cannot recall key details of the incident which claimed the life of his son.