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Pinder warns quarantine rule by U.S. will cost jobs

LABOUR Director John Pinder yesterday warned that there could be more layoffs in the country’s hotel sector if The Bahamas does not seek exemption from the US on its new travel quarantine requirement.

FOUR SUSPENDED IN CARE HOME SCANDAL: Police called in to probe horrific child beatings which shocked nation

FOUR female staff members at the Children’s Emergency Hostel have been “relieved of their duties” after shocking surveillance footage showed numerous children at the care home being severely beaten.

17 NEW COVID CASES ON SATURDAY

THE Ministry of Health confirmed 17 cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, bringing the nation’s toll to 8,127.

PM opens London Creek Bridge in Andros

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis officially opened the London Creek Bridge in Andros during a special ceremony on Friday, saying the development is just one of many infrastructural projects lined up to better improve the island.

Bannister: You’re going to see definite movement on Andros shanty towns

WORKS Minister Desmond Bannister on Friday pledged that the government will take the necessary action to deal with unregulated developments on Andros, saying Bahamians can expect to see “definite movement” on the matter soon.

Eight men plead guilty to illegal landing

EIGHT Haitian men who were caught residing in the country without the required legal documents were each fined $300 on Friday.

13 new cases of COVID-19

THE Ministry of Health has reported 13 new cases of COVID-19.

Man fined for fake driver's licence

A MAN who presented a fake driver’s licence to Road Traffic Department officials was fined $300 on Friday.

27-year-old charged with robbing man of cash, gold teeth

A 27-year-old man was charged on Friday with robbing a man of cash and gold teeth.

Abaconians ‘fed up’ with disaster authority

DESPITE promises from the Disaster Reconstruction Authority that all commitments will be honoured, Abaco residents say they are fed up.

‘Publish documents on oil drilling project’

A COALITION of environmental groups is urging the government to make public all documentation relating to Bahamas Petroleum Company’s exploratory oil drilling amid renewed calls to halt what they deem an “ill-conceived project” that threatens disaster.

Six Sandilands patients test positive for virus

THE Public Hospitals Authority has confirmed that six female patients at Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre’s Geriatric Hospital have tested positive for COVID-19.

Bahamas ‘has tamed COVID-19 pandemic’

THE Bahamas is one of just 27 countries that have tamed the COVID-19 pandemic, according to over 4,000 scientists and community organisers worldwide.

‘We must find better ways to discipline our children’

A LOCAL therapist believes when it comes to raising children, parents and guardians should avoid using corporal punishment as a form of discipline.

UPDATED: Man dies after Village Road shooting

A MAN is dead after a shooting at Village Road yesterday.

Officials having 'vigorous conversation' on corporal punishment in schools

EDUCATION officials are having a “vigorous conversation” about whether corporal punishment should still be allowed in schools, however there are some who are opposed to phasing out the practice, Education Minister Jeff Lloyd said.

BIDEN DELIVERS CRIPPLING BLOW: New President unveils quarantine rule which will devastate tourism

UNITED States President Joe Biden yesterday signed an executive order requiring travellers to quarantine on arrival to the US, potentially dealing what Tourism Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar says could be a devastating blow to the Bahamian economy.

Lloyd still waiting for approval on in-person learning

EDUCATION Minister Jeffrey Lloyd said his ministry is still awaiting the approval of the Ministry of Health as to when face-to-face learning can resume on certain islands.

Man accused of killing two while driving dangerously

A 33-year-old man was yesterday charged with two counts of killing in the course of dangerous driving in connection with a horrific three-car collision that claimed the lives of a married couple on Christmas night.

Man claimed he was keeping marijuana for friend

A 46-year-old man who was found with more than $5,000 worth of marijuana, which he claimed he was keeping for a friend, was yesterday fined $7,800.

Man must pay compensation for hitting brother with fan

A MAN who hit his brother with an iron fan during an argument was ordered to compensate his sibling for the injuries he caused.

Organisation calls for full FOI Act implementation

ORGANISATION for Responsible Governance has renewed calls for full implementation of the Freedom of Information Act, insisting all available resources be committed to its enactment.

‘Don’t blame the victims, blame the men who rape them’

A WOMEN’S rights advocate wants society to stop placing the blame on young vulnerable girls being lured out of their homes and becoming victims of statutory rape and hold the men responsible accountable for their actions.

‘Health experts needed on vaccine taskforce’

THE head of the Consultant Physician Staff Association believes more healthcare professionals should have been appointed to the government’s National COVID-19 Vaccine Consultative Committee.

Motorcade to be held in tribute to Bert Bell

A motorcade and homegoing service in celebration of the life and legacy of swim coach Albert “Bert” Bell will be held in Grand Bahama next weekend.