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PM: SHANTY TOWNS WILL BE DEALT WITH – Davis says they ‘have a plan moving forward’

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said the recent shantytown court outcome allows officials to employ the process to correct those issues within those communities.

m/v Legacy freed, now docked at Arawak Cay

SUNDAY UPDATE: The m/v Legacy has been freed after it ran aground in waters near Egg Island off Spanish Wells last week and is now docked at Arawak Cay. The vessel reportedly managed to avoid taking on water during the incident.

Wilchcombe slams FNM"s parliament protest

OBIE WILCHCOMBE, the leader of government business, on Friday blasted the Free National Movement’s protest in parliament, describing it as just a “show” and a misuse of the media.

Shanty town demolitions, evictions can resume after court ruling

DEMOLITION of shanty town properties and evictions of residents can resume after a Supreme Court Justice lifted a previous injunction on Friday when residents failed to prove such actions would be unlawful.

Two charged over separate deadly shootings

TWO MEN were sent to prison on Friday after being accused in two separate deadly shootings in the nation’s capital last month.

35 rescued off Cay Sal Bank

35 people have been rescued off Cay Sal Bank by the US Coast Guard.

Upcoming CARICOM to showcase Bahamian culture and discuss regional issues

LESLIA Miller-Brice, the Bahamas High Commissioner to CARICOM, looks forward to progressive discussions on energy security, climate change, and food security in The Bahamas at the CARICOM meeting next week.

GB Junior Junkanoo postponed due to inclement weather

The Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Culture has announced that the 2023 Grand Bahama Junior Junkanoo Parade has been postponed due to inclement weather.

Watson: ‘we don’t know what decision has been made’ on NIB increase

PRESS secretary Clint Watson was unable to confirm yesterday whether the government has approved an increase for National Insurance Board contribution rates.

Press secretary says Wilchcombe will address the FNM’s questions when the House reconvenes

AFTER Free National Movement leader Michael Pintard said he would summon senior civil servants before the Public Accounts Committee, press secretary Clint Watson said yesterday parliamentarians will deal with the matter if it arises.

Brensil Rolle says uncollected fees the major issue facing NIB

A FORMER minister says he believes the major issue facing the National Insurance Board (NIB) is the collection of outstanding fees – as well as making certain other businesses and individuals pay their national insurance.

FNM leader: Davis administration ‘undemocratic’

OPPOSITION leader Michael Pintard is accusing the Davis administration of being “undemocratic” and is warning that the FNM will not be quiet when the rights of opposition parliamentarians and the Bahamian people are being abused.

Priest calls on government to ‘respect and protect’ sacramental right to marijuana

WITH legislation for marijuana legalisation near completion, Rastafarian priest Rithmond McKinney is urging the government to “respect and protect” his community’s sacramental right of cannabis possession.

Taxis and vendors on licence fast track

ECONOMIC Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis revealed yesterday that business licence applications for taxi drivers, straw vendors, and roadside vendors will be fast-tracked - while only 3,000 of 33,000 applications have been approved so far.

Mailboat runs aground off Egg Island

A GROUP of passengers and crew members had to be evacuated from the M/V Legacy after the mailboat ran aground in waters near Egg Island off Spanish Wells, Eleuthera, on Wednesday morning.

‘More must be done’ to stop school violence

“MORE must be done” to deal with violence in schools, said Bahamas Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson yesterday, following a stabbing at an Abaco high school this week.

Man in custody in connection with death threats to Prime Minister

A 58-year-old male resident of Carmichael Road is in custody being questioned in connection to last week’s death threats made against Prime Minister Phillip Davis, according to police.

Free HIV tests

A VALENTINE’S Day HIV testing event for couples will be held on Monday at Windsor Park.

Cleaner recall

A RECALL notice has been issued for 4.9 million units of Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner by manufacturer Colgate-Palmolive because of bacteria in affected batches, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC) has announced.

Bus driver fined $250 for assaulting another bus driver

A BUS driver was ordered to financially compensate a fellow bus driver after he admitted to assaulting him over vehicle repairs.

Man gets one year in prison for marijuana possession

A MAN was sentenced to a year in prison yesterday after he changed his plea and admitted to having $70,000 worth of marijuana in 2018.

Bail breach leads to 6 months in prison

A MAN was sentenced to six months in prison yesterday after he admitted to breaching curfew while on bail for a murder charge.

Teen on probation after causing harm to a woman

A MALE TEENAGER was placed on a year’s probation in court yesterday after he admitted to injuring a woman.

Junior Junkanoo's Bay Street return 'a huge success'

THE annual Junior Junkanoo made its return to Bay Street on Thursday after a two-year hiatus.

Hunt for suspect in attempted child stealing

POLICE are hunting for a suspect in an attempted child stealing.