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Pintard: Government overly optimistic

FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said the Davis administration is too optimistic in its budget projections.

Repair projects target of $38m increase for Education

THE government has increased the capital budget allocation for the Ministry of Education and Technical and Vocational Training by over $30 million, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis revealed in the House of Assembly yesterday.

‘Era of fiscal mismanagement’ at an end

AFTER “inheriting” nearly $1bn in unpaid bills and unfunded obligations left behind by the previous Minnis administration, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis declared yesterday that the government’s fiscal strategies are working as he pointed to a decline in government arrears.

FNM anger at AG attempt to ‘handcuff and muzzle’ PAC

FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard expressed the opposition’s outrage over Attorney General Ryan Pinder’s attempt to “handcuff” and “muzzle” the Public Accounts Committee.

PM's mid-year budget communication: Revenue is up

PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis said for the first six months of the year, revenue collections are estimated at $1.2bn, which represents a $111.5m increase over the same period in the previous fiscal year.

Man accused of sexual abuse of 10-year-old

A 41-YEAR-OLD man was sent to prison yesterday after being accused of sexually abusing a 10-year-old girl earlier this year.

Police search for multiple armed robbers and a hit and run suspect

POLICE are searching for a female driver and two male passengers, all occupants of a silver coloured Nissan Note, responsible for robbing a business on Tuesday.

No bail granted for man accused of rape

A 40-YEAR-OLD man was remanded in custody yesterday accused of raping a 31-year-old woman in the nation’s capital last week.

Mother charged with child abuse granted bail

A 29-YEAR-OLD mother was granted bail yesterday after she was charged with the alleged abuse of her two children last Sunday.

Four men charged with firearm possession

FOUR men were charged yesterday after being accused of driving with a loaded gun in their car early Monday morning.

Police warn: Stay vigilant after series of armed robberies

POLICE are advising people to continue to be vigilant after a number of recent armed robberies, with a fast-food restaurant and a bank recently falling victim to theft.

Small home repair programme to start with 20 homes on Grand Bahama

REPAIRS are underway on about 20 homes in Grand Bahama and work should start soon on Abaco, according to Executive Chairman of the Disaster Reconstruction Authority Alex Storr.

Kenise Darville’s death at PMH investigation ‘nearly complete’

AN INVESTIGATION into the death of Kenise Darville, the mother of three who died last month after posting a heart wrenching video about the alleged negligence she experienced at Princess Margaret Hospital, is nearly complete.

Minister of Health says Exuma COVID cases ‘seem to be under control’

A WEEK after confirming a cluster of COVID-19 cases in Exuma, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said yesterday that officials are still monitoring the situation, but noted that “everything seems to be under control” on the island.

Dr Darville denies Dr Sands infection surge claim

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville has denied reports about there being a surge in upper respiratory tract and gastrointestinal cases in the country, insisting that current infection numbers are “below the normal value.”

Beach clean-up at Fort Montagu

A BEACH clean-up is being held on Saturday by the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute.

EMS crew is suspended as ambulance incident probed

THE Public Hospitals Authority has launched an official inquiry into an alleged incident reported to have occurred in an ambulance involving a pregnant woman.

Minnis says PM Davis is ‘mixed and confused’ on shanty towns

FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis expressed his disappointment at Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ national address on immigration, calling the government “mixed and confused” on the shanty town issue.

Girl Guides celebrate Bahamas 50th year of independence

MORE than 400 people gathered at Xavier’s Lower School to launch celebrations by the Bahamas Girl Guides Association for the 50th anniversary of Independence of The Bahamas.

Man killed in hit-and-run on Exuma

Police on Exuma are investigating after a man died in a hit-and-run on Tuesday night.

Foulkes calls PM claim ‘untruth’

FORMER Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes yesterday dismissed Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ claims that the opposition left the 1972 independence conference in London, saying it’s a “persistent” untruth.

Man in Cuban prison pleads for Bahamian jail transfer

A BAHAMIAN man being held in a Cuban prison on drug charges is pleading for the families of the Bahamian prisoners in detention there to peacefully protest outside the Cuban Embassy in an effort to get transferred to The Bahamas to serve their sentences.

FNM Chairman: Eleuthera water woes due to neglect

AFTER reports of days of water disruption in South and Central Eleuthera, Free National Movement Chairman Dr Duane Sands called out the government for “neglecting” residents.

WHY THE NO-SHOW AT PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE? Pintard wants answers as Attorney General advises PS to stay away

FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard is “concerned” that Permanent Secretary Luther Smith was a “no show” before the Public Accounts Committee yesterday.

Health conference to be hosted in Bahamas

THE Caribbean Public Health Agency will host its 67th annual research conference in The Bahamas, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Wellness.