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PLP ‘DECIDED’ ON NIB FUND . . . but we have to wait longer to find out what will be done

AFTER months of deliberation, the Davis administration finally made a decision yesterday concerning the future of the National Insurance Board fund, according to State Minister Myles Laroda with responsibility for NIB.

FNM accuses government of ‘failing small businesses’

THE FREE National Movement has accused the Davis administration of failing small businesses, saying its “ill-advised” policies has made it difficult for business owners to operate.

Two GB men denied bail on separate counts of sex crimes

A GRAND Bahama man was charged in Freeport’s Magistrate’s court on Tuesday with rape and causing harm.

Freeport man granted $9k bail on harbouring criminal charge

A FREEPORT man was this week charged with harbouring a criminal in a case before the Freeport Magistrate’s Court.

Man fined for causing injury and damaging car

A MAN was fined in court yesterday and ordered to financially compensate a man he admitted to injuring and damaging his car on Arawak Cay.

Probation for American woman on marijuana possession

AN AMERICAN woman was placed on six months probation yesterday after admitting in court to having marijuana while on vacation in Nassau.

Man accused of raping a woman during home invasion denied bail

A MAN was remanded yesterday accused of the rape of a woman during a home invasion last month. Kumar Lloyd, 28, faced Magistrate Samuel McKinney on charges of rape, burglary and two counts of armed robbery.

Two denied bail over violent robbery pending status check

TWO MEN were sent to prison after being accused of a violent robbery on West Bay Street earlier this month.

Prison parole programme to begin with Grand Bahama inmates

ACTING Prison Commissioner Doan Cleare said government expects to soon announce the commencing of parole for inmates, starting first in Grand Bahama.

Migrants held in Inagua all repatriated

ALL 375 migrants being held in Inagua have been repatriated, said Immigration Minister Keith Bell yesterday.

Community helps mother find missing daughter

RESCUERS are launching a search tonight for a 16-year-old girl who has been missing since January 30.

PM outlines six key fiscal strategies; hopes to double revenue collection

PRIME Minister Phillip Davis outlined six key priorities of the 2022 Fiscal Strategy report as he led debate in the House of Assembly yesterday - and hopes to nearly double the amount of real property tax collected.

Centreville crime watch receives car from MP

CENTREVILLE MP Jomo Campbell, along with corporate partners, donated a new neighborhood watch vehicle to The Bahamas National Neighborhood Watch Council (NNWC) of Centreville.

Poverty key contributor to sexual violence offences, says minister

SOCIAL Services Minister Obie Wilchcombe yesterday pointed to poverty as the main factor contributing to the level of rape and sexual violence offences plaguing the country.

Obie Wilchcombe: Government shelter unused by fire victims

SOCIAL Services Minister Obie Wilchcombe said no one had shown up to shelter facilities set up for some 40 victims of Sunday’s shanty town fire. He said government agencies will take the “necessary actions” investigating any undocumented people.

Art Lucaya to showcase talent in Grand Bahama

THE Grand Bahama Port Authority has announced its first Freeport art festival for March 23-25, featuring some 45 artists on Grand Bahama.

Opening of bank branch ‘milestone’ to serve Bahamians

THE BANK of The Bahamas held the grand opening of its John F Kennedy branch yesterday - with Prime Minister Philip Davis saying the “milestone” was a testament to the bank’s commitment to serving the Bahamian people.

Outage due to lightning, BPL Says

PARTS of New Providence experienced power outages yesterday morning due to a system interruption at Bahamas Power and Light.

Bishop Hall calls out ‘sanctified silence’

AFTER two murders were recorded on Sunday, Bishop Simeon Hall lashed out against those who engage in “sanctified silence” by failing to report criminal activity.

Minnis: PM’s reaction to threats is ‘overkill’

FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ reaction to recent death threats is “overkill”, noting it’s not uncommon for a Prime Minister to receive such threats.

Who’s to blame for BPL costs?

PRIME Minister Philip Davis and FNM leader Michael Pintard continued their war of words in the House of Assembly yesterday over the controversial Bahamas Power & Light’s (BPL) fuel charge increase, with the opposition leader once again laying the blame for burdening Bahamians with additional costs at the government’s feet.

Two men accused of last week's Fox Hill murder remanded until trial

TWO MEN were remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of the fatal shooting of a man while the suspects were in a stolen car last week.

Armed robbery accused claims he was beaten for confession

A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday in connection with a spree of armed robberies and a housebreaking in the nation’s capital last month.

Man fined $2,500 for curfew violations

A MAN on bail for murder was fined $2,500 in court on Monday after he admitted to breaching his curfew five times last month.

Bahamian allegedly plotted with Maryland woman to attack power grid

BALTIMORE (AP) — BAHAMIAN Brandon Russell, a self-described Neo-Nazi and former St Andrews School student based in Florida, is alleged to have spent months conspiring with a Maryland woman to plan an attack on Baltimore's power grid, hoping to further their racist mission, law enforcement officials said Monday.