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More COVID restrictions relaxed

RELAXED restrictions related to pharmacies, gas stations, laundromats, funeral services, weddings and outdoor dining came into effect last night, the Office of the Prime Minister announced in a statement.

‘Retaining curfew is fine by me’

SUPER Value CEO Rupert Roberts says he feels much safer with the COVID-19 curfew in place and believes last year’s drop in crime is due to coronavirus restrictions.

Nygard battles for prison release

A LAWYER for the Attorney General of Canada said yesterday former fashion mogul Peter Nygard can’t be trusted not to flee the country if he’s released on bail, and slammed a release plan put forward by defence lawyers as “utterly brazen and cynical.”

Home worker tries to defend assaults

A WOMAN who identified herself as an employee of the Children’s Emergency Hostel told a talk show host yesterday that “if you don’t beat, the children will beat you,” adding another layer of shock to a situation that has reignited discussion about the use of corporal punishment on children.

‘ABHORRENT AND CRUEL’: Beatings video sparks demands for action to protect vulnerable kids

A FORMER Cabinet minister has urged Social Services Minister Frankie Campbell to move with haste to remove all those involved in the “abhorrent and cruel” beating of children at an emergency care home.

‘Facebook predator’ accused in court

A 35-year-old man who was accused of using Facebook to lure underage girls to meet up with him to have sex was arraigned in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday.

Man guilty of hitting victim with cutlass

A 21-year-old man who was accused of hitting another man in the head with a cutlass during an argument last year was yesterday fined $500.

Tourists are detained at airport with marijuana in their luggage

TWO tourists who tried to go through the American customs station at Lynden Pindling International Airport with marijuana in their luggage were fined in magistrate’s court yesterday.

Teenager who struck cyclist with car is given $1,000 fine

A TEENAGER who struck down a cyclist with whom he had a dispute was yesterday fined $1,000 for the reckless act and ordered to compensate the victim.

Nine held for drug possession

NINE men were arrested for drug possession in several incidents on Tuesday.

Legislation being reviewed to bring in parole system

NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames said yesterday officials are currently reviewing legislation to introduce a parole system that will allow for the reintegration of offenders into society.

Minister backs commissioner claims COVID had no impact on crime levels

NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames yesterday defended the efforts of police officers for their contributions in helping to reduce overall crime, telling critics there is no data to suggest the COVID-19 regulations had an impact on offences.

Task force chief denies claims of expired food vouchers

SUSAN Larson, head of the National Food Assistance Task Force, has denied claims in social media that the group has distributed expired food vouchers, but said officials have had to “tighten up” protocols due to people trying to sell or stockpile the items.

Fears domestic violence cases go unreported

WITH police reporting a drop in incidents of domestic violence last year, some activists fear more cases of abuse and domestic incidents are going unreported.

Planning vital in success of vaccination rollout

MOST regional countries are not ready to roll out COVID-19 vaccinations and should instead focus on preparation, a Pan American Health Organization official said yesterday.

Police chief blames ‘pushy’ press for suicide blunder

POLICE Commissioner Paul Rolle last night apologised for his comments about suicide victims, but claimed his remarks were sparked by questions from “pushy journalists”.

EIGHT MINUTES PURE TORMENT: Urgent probe ordered as horror video shows care home beatings

A SHOCKING video has emerged showing children being severely beaten and mocked by staff in an emergency care home.

Jailed for indecent assault on girl

A 54-year-old man who indecently assaulted a nine-year-old girl was yesterday sentenced to two years in prison.

Man threatened to spank his niece with cutlass

A MAN who threatened to “spank” his niece with a cutlass during an argument was yesterday fined $500.

Pinder hopes for travel rise to ease need for unemployment aid

WITH the government’s unemployment assistance for tourism workers affected by the pandemic expected to end later this month, Labour director John Pinder hopes travel from the US will increase in the coming months to offset this problem.

Rolle attributes some suicides to ‘weak’ men as numbers rise

SUICIDES increased by 38 percent in 2020, according to data released by the Royal Bahamas Police Force yesterday.

Commissioner: We’ve stepped up our game in Abaco

POLICE COMMISSIONER Paul Rolle insisted yesterday that overall crime remains down in Abaco, adding police officers “have stepped up their game” to address crime concerns in the community.

Miller insists he’ll be on ballot

FORMER Tall Pines MP Leslie Miller said he is still seeking the Progressive Liberal Party’s nomination for the next general election and plans to be a thorn in the party’s side if he is denied.

Police shootings left eleven dead last year

ELEVEN people were killed last year in police involved shootings, Police Commissioner Paul Rolle said.

‘Election should be fixed date’

A representative from a local non-profit organisation says a fixed election date will bring more stability to the Bahamian election process.