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Vaccination rollout ties to relaxing restrictions

ATTORNEY General Carl Bethel has defended the government’s decision to seek an extension of the COVID-19 emergency orders until May 23, saying the move was done “out of an abundance of caution” in response to new coronavirus variants now spreading worldwide.

‘TOURISM JOBS? I’M OPTIMISTIC’: Foulkes surprises with upbeat forecast while sector braces for crisis

DESPITE the country’s economic fall-out from COVID-19, Labour Minister Dion Foulkes says he feels very optimistic “about the employment situation,” especially as it relates to the country’s tourism industry.

Birthday joint costs man $300 in court

A MAN who was caught with marijuana joints he claimed he bought to celebrate his birthday was fined $300 in the Magistrate’s Court.

Man discharged after family row

A MAGISTRATE yesterday discharged an Andros man who threatened to harm his uncle during an argument over land late last year.

A year in jail for breaching bail

A 22-year-old man who claimed he violated his bail conditions because he was kicked out of the home he was staying in was yesterday sentenced to one year in prison.

Fusion uncertain of reopening date for facilities

DESPITE being given the approval from environmental health officials, Fusion Superplex officials say they are still uncertain when the complex’s cinemas and entertainment facilities will reopen as they are still awaiting word from the competent authority.

Davis raises concerns about first-time voter registration

OFFICIAL Opposition Leader Philip “Brave” Davis has raised concern about the level of frustration people are experiencing during first time voter registration.

Memo ‘just a reminder, not a way to silence staff’

THE president of Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute said a recent memo sent to staff was not meant to silence anyone, but to just remind them of an existing internal policy.

Union chief: Taking vaccine should be a choice for teachers

TAKING the COVID-19 vaccine should be a personal choice for teachers, Bahamas Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson said yesterday.

Mitchell warns PM is manipulating people’s lives

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Fred Mitchell yesterday said the government’s plans to extend the country’s state of emergency is a convenient way for Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis to “fight an election”.

Family: We did not organise Junkanoo rush for funeral

RELATIVES of the late funeral director Ted Sweeting insisted yesterday they were not responsible for organising a mini Junkanoo rush held in honour of their father on Saturday, saying family members were not even aware of Junkanooers’ plans until the day of the service.

WE HAVE LET OUR GUARDS DOWN: Emergency rules to be extended until May 23

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced yesterday the government’s intention to extend the COVID-19 state of emergency and associated emergency orders until May 23.

Atlantis moves quickly to furlough workers

ATLANTIS will temporarily furlough some employees as COVID-19 cases continue to grow in North America and cancellations increase following US President Joe Biden’s announcement of a new quarantine requirement for travellers entering the United States.

Johnson - I was the victim

SOUTH and Central Eleuthera MP Hank Johnson broke his silence yesterday to say he expects a man who allegedly attacked him last week to be charged in the Magistrate’s Court with causing harm.

$20k fine for $22k marijuana

A 42-year-old woman who was found with $22,000 worth of marijuana was yesterday fined $20,000.

Man is accused of killing teenage girl

A 24-year-old man was yesterday charged with murder in connection with the death of a teenage girl whose lifeless body was discovered with severe blunt force injuries last week.

Woman denies using car as weapon

A 31-year-old woman has been accused of trying to hit a man with her car earlier this month.

Man denies assaulting police officer

A 43-year-old man who denied assaulting a police officer was yesterday granted $2,000 bail ahead of his trial.

BTVI ‘trying to silence workers’ claims union

DANIEL Thompson, president of the Union of Tertiary Educators of the Bahamas, yesterday accused Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute and the government of trying to silence workers who have voiced their concerns about the school’s “inefficiencies”.

Disaster authority repairs scheme to resume ‘in a matter of weeks’ says Lewis

THE Disaster Reconstruction Authority’s Small Homes Repair programme will resume in a matter of weeks, Minister of State for Disaster Preparedness, Management, and Reconstruction Iram Lewis announced on Saturday in Grand Bahama.

Davis: Show us the plan to prevent a third wave

WITH several new infectious COVID-19 strains already spreading in some parts of the world, Progressive Liberal Party leader Phillip “Brave” Davis is urging the government to release a plan that allows for more virus testing and isolation to help prevent a third wave of COVID-19 in the country.

Govt to extend state of emergency until May

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis gave notice in the House of Assembly Monday morning of his administration’s intent to extend the country’s state of emergency until May 23.

Ex-British politician dies diving in Exumas

FORMER British politician Robert Rowland died after a diving accident near his home in Exuma over the weekend.

Mortician’s funeral ‘did not’ receive OPM sign-off

THE OFFICE of the Prime Minister said it did not give organisers special permission to host a large funeral procession for a well-known mortician last Saturday.

COVID takes toll on Lucayan deal

OFFICIALS are still reviewing a proposed post-COVID deal by Royal Caribbean and the ITM Group for the sale of the Grand Lucayan resort, according to State Minister for Finance Kwasi Thompson who lamented that the terms are “not as favourable as before”.