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It’s back to school - but not all campuses ready

WHILE public schools in Abaco, Eleuthera, Exuma and New Providence will welcome students back to the classrooms for in-person learning today under a hybrid model, not every campus will be ready to accommodate pupils.

ARE YOU UP FOR IT, PM? Davis lays down new challenge for election TV debate with Minnis

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis said he is willing to participate in a national televised debate with Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis.

Man guilty of overstay says he fled uncle’s killers

A JAMAICAN man, who claimed he fled his home country to avoid being targeted by his uncle’s killers after he witnessed the murder, was charged in the Magistrate’s Court with overstaying his time in The Bahamas.

$200 fine for marijuana

A FISHERMAN who was found with over two ounces of marijuana was yesterday fined $200.

Man jailed for having gun

A MAN was yesterday sentenced to two years in prison after he admitted being in possession of a loaded gun last week.

McAlpine ‘aware’ of FNM interviews

PINERIDGE Member of Parliament Frederick McAlpine said he is “aware” of reports the Free National Movement is interviewing candidates in Nassau to receive a nomination to represent the constituency in the next election.

Not all pay promises to nurses met

BAHAMAS Nurses Union president Amancha Williams says about 60 percent of nurses who were owed COVID-19 overtime pay have now been paid and officials have promised money due for Hurricane Dorian work will be settled by the end of next month.

16 test positive at workplace in Cat Cay

SIXTEEN people tested positive for COVID-19 after the Ministry of Health conducted a mass testing exercise at a workplace in Cat Cay last week.

Thousands without power after ‘engine trip’

THOUSANDS of homes in New Providence were left without power yesterday due to an “engine trip” at one of Bahamas Power and Light’s stations.

Clinging to life for 36 hours

A Jamaican national was rescued in the waters off Florida after 36 hours clinging to a boat that capsized as he tried to enter the US from The Bahamas, while six of his compatriots are missing and presumed dead.

Man found dead in pool of blood

A MAN was shot dead in Grand Bahama last night.

Problems persist in schools reopening

BAHAMAS Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson yesterday said there is still a “lack of information” regarding the strategy the Ministry of Education plans to employ to ensure that teachers and students are able to work in a safe environment as face-to-face classes resume in several islands.

Branville and Gibson in dispute over ‘debt’

A NEW lawsuit alleges the Water and Sewerage Corporation refused to pay Halsbury Chambers legal fees for its work with delinquent customers after WSC Executive Chairman Adrian Gibson rejected the firm’s advice about an unrelated defamation matter.

Staff heading back to renovated Royal

SOME Atlantis workers will return to work for the opening of The Royal on March 11.

‘DON’T BE AFRAID’: PM urges public to accept vaccination as first rollout nears

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis made a strong appeal for all citizens to take the COVID-19 vaccine yesterday, insisting the country’s economic rebound hinged on widespread administration of the jab.

WOMAN STABBED IN PARKING LOT

A WOMAN is in hospital after she was stabbed during an argument with another woman in a parking lot on Saturday.

Nearly 30 fishermen arrested

NEARLY 30 fishermen were apprehended by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force last week.

Five men on fishing trip rescued

FIVE fishermen whose vessel experienced mechanical problems during a fishing trip were rescued by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force and US Coast Guard.

28 migrants detained

POLICE in Abaco arrested 28 migrants for suspected illegal landing last week.

UPDATED: Plane crashes into waters off North Cat Cay

A PLANE crashed in waters off North Cat Cay shortly after takeoff on Saturday afternoon with three people on board.

Former residence of Sir Albert Miller destroyed by fire

The former residence of well-known businessman the late Sir Albert Miller was destroyed by fire on Thursday evening.

BPL Skyguard Severe Weather Alert 19th February: Freeport

STARTS: 02/19/2021 9:00 PM EST EXPIRES: 02/19/2021 11:30 PM EST

AG says new Bill 'for the benefit of every Bahamian'

ATTORNEY General Carl Bethel, leader of government business in the Senate, said Bahamians will no longer sit by and watch others become wealthy from the resources of the Bahamas, but instead will also benefit.

Scotiabank donates $30,000 to Rand Memorial Hospital

A $30,000 cheque donation by Scotiabank Bahamas Limited was made on Friday to the Rand Memorial Hospital in Freeport where major renovations are underway to restore the public health facility which sustained severe hurricane damage.

Two charged with murder

TWO men were charged with murder in the Magistrate’s Court on Friday.