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$10m message to stop injustice

GHANA native Joseph Amihere is suing the government for $10.6m with interest for illegally detaining him for nearly seven years at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre, during which time he endured poor treatment where he was “physically, emotionally and psychologically abused”.

64 Haitians repatriated

SIXTY-FOUR Haitian migrants were repatriated to Port-au-Prince, Haiti yesterday.

St Andrew’s school receives $240,000 donation

ST Andrew’s International School has announced a $240,000 donation from Ian D Fair and daughters, Nicole, Sasha, and Kelly Fair in memory of their beloved wife and mother Sylvia Fair to create the Sylvia Fair Scholarship Fund.

Man charged with murder over dominoes shooting

A 21-year-old man was charged with murder in connection with the death of a man who was shot and killed while playing a game of dominoes last month.

Brother in court after smashing car windows

A 66-year-old man who smashed the glass windows of his brother’s car during an argument was ordered to compensate his sibling for the damage he caused.

Two held in cheque fraud probe

POLICE have two male suspects in custody in connection with an alleged cheque fraud.

Principal nursing officer appointed

THE Public Hospitals Authority has announced the appointment of Charlene Davis as principal nursing officer (PNO) at Princess Margaret Hospital.

Container Port donations to help young Grand Bahamians

THE Freeport Container Port recently made financial donations to four local organisations that are making a positive impact on young people in Grand Bahama.

Davis ordered from Parliament

CAT Island, Rum Cay and San Salvador MP Philip “Brave” Davis was named and ordered from Parliament last night after he and Deputy Speaker Don Saunders clashed.

PAHO: Stick to measures and flatten the curve

THE Pan American Health Organization has again stressed that public health measures, including lockdowns, are the main tools for flattening the curve when there is a rise in COVID-19 cases.

‘Infections still affecting schools’

BAHAMAS Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson is again calling on education officials to ensure COVID-19 safety protocols are being followed in public schools after claiming infections are still affecting public schools.

Legislation on securities introduced

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis led debate in the House of Assembly yesterday on legislation that will amend the Securities Industry Act and Insurance Act.

Pleading for the slate to be cleaned

AFTER receiving his first conviction three years ago, Raymond Ward Jr says he’s now hoping to have a fresh start by getting his criminal record expunged to fulfil his goals of becoming an electrical engineer.

U.S. agrees deal to oversee airspace

THE Bahamas Air Navigation Services Authority and the United States Federal Aviation Administration signed an “historic” Air Navigation Services agreement yesterday which is expected to bring in around $300m in fees over the next ten years.

‘Don’t believe denial of an early election’

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Leader Philip “Brave” Davis said National Security Minister Marvin Dames is “obfuscating” the truth about the Minnis administration’s election plans.

‘DISRESPECTFUL AND DISHONEST’: Speaker lashes out again at govt over handling of Assembly COVID outbreak

THE House of Assembly was abruptly suspended yesterday morning after House Speaker Halson Moultrie criticised the Minnis administration, argued with Yamacraw MP Elsworth Johnson and pointedly invited Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis to publicly address his claims about the executive branch’s “disrespectful” treatment of Parliament.

Water supply system ‘not designed for fire flows’

IN the wake of concerns about water pressure as firefighters battled a massive blaze on Sunday, the Water and Sewerage Corporation said New Providence’s water supply system was “not designed to provide fire flows”.

Community service over fraud scheme

A MAN who got caught up in a credit card scheme must complete 100 hours of community service to avoid spending four months in prison.

$1,700 fine for failing to renew gun licence

A 34-year-old man who failed to renew his firearm licence was yesterday fined $1,700.

Four held after $600k drug find

FOUR Bahamian men were arrested following a major drug discovery and seizure of some $600,000 worth of suspected cocaine in the Dover Sound area, police reported yesterday.

60 seek records expunged

CHAIRMAN of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Committee Paul Farquharson said the group is currently reviewing some 60 applications from Bahamians seeking to have their criminal records expunged.

D’Aguilar: More visitors every month

TOURISM Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar said yesterday that visitor arrivals to The Bahamas are increasing “every month” after 64,047 non-residents bought travel health visas to the country in April.

13 assisted by government after fire damages homes

AFTER a massive blaze on Sunday ripped through several homes, Social Services Minister Frankie Campbell said the government has assisted at least 13 people so far.

Fire chief: Water never an issue in dealing with blaze

FIRE Services Chief Superintendent Kendrick Morris yesterday defended efforts to fight a massive blaze at Jennie Street on Sunday, insisting “water was never an issue”.

Mourning after the blaze

AN early morning blaze at a seven-unit two story structure at Seventh Terrace and Fritz Lane yesterday killed one person.