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Police probe launched over illegal oil dumping

AN active police investigation is underway in connection with the discovery of illegal oil dumping in the Barbary Beach area of East Grand Bahama.

36 new cases and four deaths

THIRTY-SIX additional COVID-19 cases were recorded yesterday along with four more deaths.

‘Sermons can’t be censored’

THE head of the Bahamas Christian Council Bishop Delton Fernander said Bahamians must be careful of forming a “sermon censoring” society.

‘Majority of non-hotel staff now back at work’

Minister of Labour Dion Foulkes yesterday claimed that the vast majority of Bahamians laid off due to the pandemic are now back at work.

‘OUR COVID TACTICS ARE NOT WORKING’: Sands and Davis united in condemning road map for dealing with crisis

THE government’s approach to tackling COVID-19 is not working - according to both former Health Minister Dr Duane Sands and Opposition leader Philip ‘Brave’ Davis.

Institute seeks to ease worries - but neighbours remain uneasy

THE POINCIANA Recovery Institute has not opened its doors yet, but the operation is already in the midst of controversy.

Full steam ahead - as three million rapid tests secured

TOURISM Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar said the country is moving “full steam ahead” with reopening next month.

Teacher tests positive at school in Grand Bahama

BAHAMAS Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson said that the union is closely monitoring the situation at the Freeport Primary School in Grand Bahama after a teacher there tested positive for COVID-19.

Human rights group supports Pope over civil unions call

RIGHTS Bahamas has applauded Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church, for calling for the creation of civil union laws for same-sex couples.

331 new cases since Thursday

FIFTY-SIX COVID-19 cases were announced on Sunday, according to the Ministry of Health, bringing the amount of cases recorded between Thursday and yesterday to 331.

Playing politics in the pulpit

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has defended his role as competent authority amid scathing attacks from Mount Tabor pastor Bishop Neil Ellis, who earlier on Sunday raised concern about the “dangerous” amount of power vested in one man.

Churches hold firm against marijuana

THE Bahamas Christian Council does not support plans for a marijuana or a hemp industry, saying this is not the solution for the country’s woes.

Burglary suspect shot by police

A HOUSEBREAKING suspect was taken to hospital after he was shot by police on Thursday.

Police launch probe as man is found dead

POLICE on New Providence are investigating the circumstances surrounding a man’s death on Saturday.

Detainee escapes Carmichael

OFFICIALS are searching for an escaped detainee from the Carmichael Road Detention Centre.

Plane skids off runway in Freeport

AN American Eagle plane skidded off the runway at Grand Bahama International Airport on Saturday, with two passengers taken to hospital.

BPL Skyguard Severe Weather Alert 25th October: Nassau

STARTS: 10/25/2020 7:00 AM EDT EXPIRES: 10/25/2020 10:00 AM EDT

UPDATED: American Eagle plane skids off runway in Freeport

An American Eagle plane skidded off the runway at Grand Bahama International Airport on Saturday.

Commissioner: Marijuana still illegal - and you'll be locked up if caught with it

COMMISSIONER of Police Paul Rolle made it clear on Friday those found with “dope” will get locked up until the law changes as possession of the substance is still illegal today.

218 COVID cases in police force to date

COMMISSIONER of Police Paul Rolle revealed on Friday that there have been 218 COVID-19 cases in the force to date.

ZNS staff worried over COVID protocols

ZNS employees in Freeport are very concerned that proper protocols were not taken by management when a staffer who became ill at work last week tested positive for COVID-19.

BAMSI brings fresh produce for Ranfurly children

THE Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute donated produce from its North Andros farm to the Ranfurly Homes for Children yesterday.

'No one affected by hurricane asked for new documents'

IMMIGRATION Director Clarence Russell said yesterday that no one affected by Hurricane Dorian has come forward seeking to have destroyed documents replaced.

Relative of infected police officer hits out at lack of contact tracing

A RELATIVE of a COVID-19 positive police officer has claimed officials have not done any contact tracing or checked on members of his household for possible infection spread.

Watch out - more bad weather on the way

THUNDERSTORMS and showers are forecast to linger for the next few days into Monday, according to local meteorologist Shezelle Mather.