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Brave - lockdowns are a ‘useless tool’

LOCKDOWNS have been a “useless tool” in the hands of the Minnis administration, insisted Progressive Liberal Party Leader Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday, as he urged officials to allow free COVID-19 testing for all Bahamians.

PMH housekeeping staff demand - what about us?

STAFF members of the housekeeping department at Princess Margaret Hospital are complaining about feeling unsafe and also neglected by the Public Hospitals Authority as they go about their duties facing the possibility of contracting the COVID-19 virus.

Ministry closed for cleaning

THE Ministry of the Environment and Housing was closed yesterday for deep cleaning and sanitisation after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.

73 new COVID-19 cases, two more deaths

SEVENTY-THREE new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed yesterday, while the death toll increased by two.

Abaco lockdown ‘would hinder Dorian recovery’

ABACO residents say they will not support another full lockdown for the island to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 as more restrictive measures would hinder Hurricane Dorian restoration efforts and negatively impact the island’s economy.

An extra hand to fight hunger

JS Johnson and Company recently sponsored the purchase of a new refrigerated panel truck to assist the feeding efforts of Hands for Hunger.

Woman lied over ‘shotgun attack’

A 21-year-old woman who filed a false police report accusing a man of assaulting her with a shotgun to steal her cellphone was fined $150.

Fourth man on drugs charge

A FOURTH man was arraigned in connection with a $3m drug seizure in the Exuma cays last month.

Man fined $250 over marijuana joints

A man who claimed he found several marijuana joints while walking through a shortcut on his way home from work was fined $250.

Moore Foundation offers more relief after Hurricane Dorian

THE Moore Bahamas Foundation has announced new grants for Hurricane Dorian relief and recovery, bringing contributions thus far to more than $700,000 as part of a million-dollar pledge by conservation philanthropist, Louis Bacon.

No decision yet on creation of permanent voters register

NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames said officials have not yet made a decision on recommendations from the Parliamentary Registration Department about creating a permanent or continuous voters’ register for the upcoming general election.

Environment Minister tests positive

MINISTER of Environment and Housing Romauld Ferreira has tested positive for COVID-19.

Davis: I was in worse condition than I thought

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis said his condition due to COVID-19 was a lot worse than he knew, revealing his oxygen had fallen to a “precarious level”.

One dead, two injured in boating accident

One man died and two others were injured in a boating accident off Andros on Monday.

Marines to the rescue as man buried in sand collapse

MARINES helped to rescue a man on Saturday after he was buried underneath a heavy load of sand.

Accused of killing mother and daughter

A 36-year-old man was brought to court yesterday to face charges connected to the murder of a woman and her young daughter late last month.

Shootings spark call to increase police numbers

RESIDENTS of Eleuthera are calling for more police presence as a wave of crime has come to that picturesque island in recent times.

How can we drill for oil?

BAHAMAS National Trust is against Bahamas Petroleum Company’s proposed exploratory oil drilling before year’s end, insisting yesterday that several factors present serious concerns.

Prison chief Murphy has COVID-19 virus

COMMISSIONER of the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services Charles Murphy has tested positive for COVID-19.

Date rape victim’s warning to women

A GRAND Bahama woman who was left emotionally traumatised and physically scarred is warning other women to be careful at bars and nightclubs after she was reportedly drugged and raped by a stranger while celebrating at a local nightspot last year.

$1,500 fine for theft attempt

A 48-year-old man was fined $1,500 after officers caught him attempting to steal a water heater during curfew from a local restaurant last week.

Dispute over start of school orientations

DIRECTOR of Education Marcellus Taylor and Bahamas Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson were at odds yesterday over the confusion surrounding this week’s school orientations.

Row over keeping distance ends in fight

A 20-year-old woman who punched another woman after they got into an argument about social distancing while riding on a local bus was ordered to compensate the complainant for her injuries.

Man accused of killing store manager

A MAN was charged with robbing and murdering a store manager yesterday.

107 new COVID-19 cases, death toll reaches 100

The Ministry of Health reported on Monday that there were 107 new cases of COVID-19, one death, three deaths under investigation now confirmed as COVID-19 related and 100 recovered cases.