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Man fined $500 for going to pharmacy for grandmother

A MAN who claimed he violated the lockdown because he went to the pharmacy to get medication for his great grandmother was fined $500 yesterday.

Shooting victim was ‘jokester’ and hard worker

THE man who was shot dead on Hawthorn Road on Sunday night has been identified by loved ones on social media as Danton Woods.

Health Minister issues plea to families as morgue is too full

HEALTH officials are urging members of the public to make arrangements for the remains of loved ones to be removed from Princess Margaret Hospital’s morgue where the facility continues to be stretched to capacity.

Sierra Ferguson wins Laws of Life essay competition

AQUINAS College student Sierra Ferguson has been declared the overall winner and top scorer of the senior division of the 2020 Laws of Life essay competition.

29 arrested in Abaco after curfew

ABACO police arrested 29 people for curfew violations and shut down several businesses last week.

Body found in car at Goodman's Bay

A MAN’S body was discovered in a vehicle located in the parking lot of Goodman’s Bay on Tuesday.

Teachers at odds over numbers on 'sick out'

ABOUT 1,000 teachers across the country called in sick yesterday in protest over what they described as a lack of COVID-19 health and safety protocols at schools, according to Bahamas Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson.

New action to clear shanty towns

THE government is preparing to evict residents living in newly built illegal structures on Abaco, a move that could possibly displace hundreds.

Teenagers accused of robbery

THREE teenagers accused of robbing a man last week were yesterday denied bail.

$1,200 fine for marijuana possession

A man was fined $1,500 and placed on probation for two years yesterday for stealing a water tank from a community park last week.

Foundation steps up to aid Bahamians

THE Lyford Cay Foundations has announced $1.5m in grant funding to support the Bahamian community with food assistance.

Missing teenager found

THE teenage son of a Bahamian woman who was reported missing has been found and is now safe at home in Florida.

34 new COVID-19 cases, one additional death on Monday

The Ministry of Health reported that there were 34 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Monday and one additional death.

First vaccines for key staff

THE country’s most vulnerable population, including medical workers, will be among the first to receive a COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available, Health Minister Renward Wells said Monday, as he revealed the government will have to pay an initial $2m down payment to secure 80,000 vaccinations.

Health experts warn of rise in suicide risk during pandemic

THE Pan American Health Organisation has warned that the COVID-19 pandemic may exacerbate suicide risk factors, urging people to speak about the issue in an open and responsible manner, remain connected even during physical distancing, and learn to identify warning signs to prevent it.

GB power cost 'third lowest' in region says top executive

A Grand Bahama Power Company top executive said the cost of electricity in Grand Bahama is the third-lowest in the Caribbean region but agrees that it could be lower.

UPDATED: Teen who was missing 'found and home safe'

MONDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE: 19-year-old Eureston Huyler has been found and is home safe, according to one of his parents.

Schools showdown: Teachers plan mass absence

A PLANNED sit-out of public school teachers could disrupt the resumption of national exams today as educators look to protest the readiness of their institutions for COVID-19.

12 migrants rescued - but search is on for more at sea

A SEARCH and rescue mission is underway for a group of Jamaican and Haitian migrants reported missing at sea.

Two power outages over weekend

AN issue at Bahamas Power and Light’s Clifton Pier station led to a “widespread” outage in New Providence last night, the utility provider said.

BPL restores power after outage on Sunday night

Bahamas Power and Light said all customers affected by Sunday night’s power outage have had their power restored.

54 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday

The Ministry of Health reported that there were 54 additional COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

60 new COVID-19 cases, two additional deaths on Friday

The Ministry of Health reported that there were 60 new COVID-19 cases and two additional deaths on Friday.

Grand Bahama Power Company levy a 'slap in the face'

A veteran hotel union executive said the levy being imposed by the Grand Bahama Power Company is a “slap in the face” to the residents and businesses that have suffered immense losses too during Hurricane Dorian.

Man claims he violated curfew after helping strangers

A magistrate on Friday discharged a man who claimed he violated the curfew because he decided to help two strangers who flagged him down for a ride on his way back home from running an errand.