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Marijuana Commission heading to Jamaica on fact-finding mission

THE Marijuana Commission is fighting to meet its October deadline to submit its recommendations to the public but the group is heading to Jamaica on a fact-finding mission this month, commission Co-Chairman Quinn McCartney said yesterday.The commissi

C H Reeves teachers have 'a host of concerns'

A TEACHER at C H Reeves Junior High School criticised Education Minister Jeff Lloyd’s response to the industrial action taken by teachers last Wednesday for protesting against conditions at the school.“The charge was given for us, the teachers at C H

Workers Call for new public hospital in Grand Bahama

HOSPITAL workers took to social media to call for a new public hospital in Grand Bahama following closure of the Rand Memorial Hospital after it was severely flooded during Hurricane Dorian in early September.They are concerned that the facility – wh

BNT warns of 'catastrophic' effect of storm on landscape

HURRICANE Dorian caused coastal erosion and “catastrophic” impact to mangrove and pine forests in at least one national park, according to the Bahamas National Trust. There are also fears that endangered bird populations will face a food shortage du

What caused poisoning of 49 students on bus journey?

TWO Central Andros High School students remain at the Princess Margaret Hospital for further monitoring following suspected carbon monoxide poisoning on a school bus Friday.

Curfew call a ‘knee-jerk reaction’ says Davis

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis has called Cabinet’s consideration of a possible curfew for Abaco in response to security concerns a “knee-jerk” reaction.

Migrants told to stay away because of disease fears

AMID clean-up efforts in storm ravaged Abaco, health and safety concerns remain prevalent and serious, according to the island’s hurricane relief and redevelopment coordinator, Algernon Cargill yesterday.

WE’LL SEE YOU IN COURT OVER LAND: Shanty Town move branded as xenophobic

RIGHTS Bahamas said yesterday it would not relent in taking legal action over the government’s decision to compulsorily acquire shanty town land, branding the move “xenophobic and petty”.

Man stabbed to death on East Street

Police are investigating after a man was stabbed to death on East Street on Sunday night.

Equisoft Donates $30,000 to aid Ranfurly Homes

IN a show of support after the devastation of Hurricane Dorian, Equisoft, a software solutions partner of Family Guardian Insurance, donated $30,000 to the Ranfurly Homes For Children.The donation is meant to cover the 24-hour nursing care required b

Man in hospital after stabbing

NEW Providence police are investigating a stabbing incident which left a man with injuries on Saturday, October 5. Shortly after 9pm, a group of men were at Third Street, Coconut Grove, when an altercation occurred between them, resulting in one mal

Container city delivered by RBDF

SEVENTEEN containers arrived on the Royal Bahamas Defence Force auxiliary craft Lawrence Major, and were offloaded and set up on Abaco on Friday. The mobile base city (MBC) will provide necessary support for RBDF disaster relief teams as they assist

PM joins kitchen to see feeding operation

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis visited the World Central Kitchen feeding centre in Freeport yesterday before heading to East End, Grand Bahama to assess recovery and reconstruction efforts.The feeding centre provides three hot meals per day to storm

VIDEO: Minister of National Security goes on night patrol during Abaco visit

On a recent visit to Abaco and the surrounding Cays in the wake of Hurricane Dorian, Minister of National Security Marvin Dames took part in night patrols which provide safety and security in affected areas.

Missing from Abaco since Hurricane Dorian

Police on Saturday released these photos and details of people missing from Abaco since Hurricane Dorian.

Shane Gibson's attorney questions claim over use of 'shingles'

THE lead attorney for former Cabinet minister Shane Gibson on Friday questioned the validity of a businessman’s claims that the former parliamentarian used the code name “Shingles” whenever he wanted to receive his alleged $80,000 in bribery payments.

Shane Gibson trial: Police officer 'said she would delete parts of statements that didn't line up'

A SENIOR police officer said she would delete whatever parts of both a businessman’s and a woman’s statements about allegations of bribery against former Cabinet minister Shane Gibson that didn’t line up, a jury heard on Friday.

Government 'understands urgent need for cleanup' in East End

STATE Minister for Grand Bahama Kwasi Thompson said government understands the urgent need for cleanup in East End and has created a new ministry especially to deal with the massive clean-up, and disaster recovery and reconstruction.

Clashes outside court as man faces murder charges

HEATED tempers escalated into a fight outside the Nassau Street Court Complex between the family of a victim and friends of a man accused of several counts of murder and attempted murder Friday.

New landfill managers raise site to international standards

IN JUST six months the new managers of New Providence Landfill have raised the site to international standards and nearly eradicated the putrid smell and fly infestation that once defined the area.

49 students, one adult airlifted from Andros after falling ill on school bus

FORTY-NINE students and one adult were airlifted to New Providence Friday for medical treatment after showing symptoms consistent with carbon monoxide poisoning on a school bus in Andros.

Potter's Cay stallholders say parking ban hurting business

GREGORY Bowles used to pay his $900 monthly rent with ease but is now three months behind and waiting to be evicted from his apartment along with his wife. The 54-year-old has also laid off three employees since police officers began enforcing a gove

Bottling company and partners offer support

IN the weeks post Hurricane Dorian, many Bahamians are suffering devastating losses and now find themselves displaced and reliant on other for their basic needs. Recognising the enormous need for supplies, funds and assistance, Coca-Cola partners ha

Hugh Campbell school may be open in days

THE Hugh Campbell Primary School that was severely damaged during Hurricane Dorian is being repaired and readied for students and teachers who could be back in the classrooms in just a matter of days.This is being made possible by Global Emergency Re

WSC restoring supply to Marsh Harbour facilities

THE Water and Sewerage Corporation announced yesterday that it has commenced operations to restore interim water supply to “critical governmental facilities” in Marsh Harbour, Abaco. In a press statement released yesterday, WSC suggested that this w