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In-class lessons from February 22

EDUCATION Minister Jeffrey Lloyd said officials are now targeting February 22 for the resumption of in-person classes in public schools on islands still engaging in virtual learning.

Moultrie moves to hold government to account

IN his first ruling yesterday as an independent Speaker of the House of Assembly, Halson Moultrie overturned a controversial ruling that his predecessor had made that restricted the powers of the Public Accounts Committee.

OVER-65s CLEAR FOR UK VACCINE: Officials respond to WHO sign-off and okay elderly’s usage

THE Office of the Prime Minister announced yesterday that the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine will be given to all people over the age of 18 after the World Health Organisation endorsed its use for people over 65.

Haitian quartet had expired visas

FOUR Haitian men who claimed the devastation wrought on Abaco by Hurricane Dorian caused them to remain in the country after their visas had expired were yesterday fined $300.

Man jailed for stealing from boss

AN Eleuthera man who admitted walking into a woman’s unlocked house and stealing $4,000 worth of her personal belongings was yesterday sentenced to six months in prison.

MAN WHO GAVE FALSE NAME IS FINED

A MAN who gave police officers a false name when he was stopped for a traffic violation was yesterday fined $150.

Grand Bahama man accused over drugs

A GRAND Bahama man was charged with possession of dangerous drugs this week in Freeport.

Plaza ‘a demonstration of investor confidence’

A NEWLY built $3m Brickhouse Plaza in Freeport opened by Bahamian contractor Rev Lloyd Rolle is said to be a demonstration of the faith and investor confidence in Grand Bahama.

Minister: Rape allegation against defence force officer ‘disturbing’

NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames yesterday called the rape allegation made against a Royal Bahamas Defence Force officer “concerning” and “disturbing”.

Minister disagrees with Pinder on severance

LABOUR Minister Dion Foulkes says he doesn’t agree with the position that companies should offer employees redundancy packages as a form of assistance to struggling workers.

‘Public Disclosure Commission needs to be made independent’

PUBLIC Disclosure Commission Chairman Myles Laroda says the group needs to be independent of the government, a change that will give the body the “teeth” it needs.

Police sergeant: I feel abandoned

A POLICE sergeant says he is now homeless and barely able to make ends meet because he claims the Royal Bahamas Police Force owes him money after they discontinued his salary following an injury he received on the job ten years ago.

Man found dead with gunshot wounds to the face

POLICE are investigating another homicide that occurred on Monday night – just a few hours after another man’s body was found on Cowpen Road.

Cubans lived on coconuts for five weeks

THE United States Coast Guard rescued three Cubans who were stranded on an uninhabited Bahamian island for more than a month.

Miller’s PLP nomination in doubt

SOME Progressive Liberal Party supporters in Golden Isles say MP Vaughn Miller is so vulnerable in the constituency that he would lose the seat on the PLP’s ticket in the general election, a challenge for party leaders who are leaning towards giving him the nomination.

PHA says sorry for maternity problems

HEALTH Minister Renward Wells said building work in the maternity ward at Princess Margaret Hospital has now been completed after a social media post went viral this weekend, showing unsanitary conditions.

Abaco shanty town issue ‘will be treated humanely’

IMMIGRATION Minister Elsworth Johnson said yesterday his ministry has been working in conjunction with other government agencies to address illegal immigration and shanty town concerns in Abaco, vowing officials will clamp down on the problem, but in a humane manner.

Power outage affects hundreds

HUNDREDS of homes in New Providence were without power for hours yesterday because of a “mechanical failure” at BPL.

Man bailed in fraud trial

A MAN who denied defrauding a local business of $2,000 was yesterday granted bail before his trial.

Man accused of sex with 16-year-old boy

A 59-year-old man who was accused of having sex with a teenage boy was yesterday denied bail ahead of his trial.

‘What’s the plan for Abaco shanty town residents?’

A LOCAL human rights activist says he hopes the government will have a proper contingency plan in place that includes housing alternatives for occupants of a new shanty town in Abaco when it moves to demolish the newly built illegal structures.

People ‘may need a booster shot’ for COVID

DEPUTY Chief Medical Officer Dr Delon Brennen said it is likely that people who are vaccinated against COVID-19 this year may need a booster shot in the future to continue their protection against the disease.

As MP Turnquest heads to exit door, PM arrives in Grand Bahama

Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis flew into Grand Bahama yesterday afternoon to meet with executives of the East Grand Bahama Constituency Association.

Grand Bahama's PLP candidates named ‘in two weeks’

PLP leader Philip “Brave” Davis said the party should announce its Grand Bahama candidates in the next two weeks.

Abaco MP: I’m stepping back at next election

CENTRAL and South Abaco MP James Albury says he is not seeking re-election but will instead step back from frontline politics to do what’s best for his family.