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15 percent rise in visitor arrivals to Grand Bahama forecast

OVERALL visitor arrivals are projected to increase by 15 percent in Grand Bahama, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Aviation and Investments Chester Cooper said while in Freeport this week.

Reid: We must tackle root issues of crime

A LOCAL community activist has called for a shift in the way the country deals with crime following a rise in killings last year.

18-year-old girl collapses and dies on basketball court

AN 18-YEAR-OLD girl collapsed and died at a basketball court in Masons Addition this morning.

Govt aware of shanty buildings

THE government has reported it is aware of concerns of a new shanty town in Murphy Town, Abaco.

COVID ‘under control’ in China despite wave of new measures

A CHINESE Embassy spokesperson yesterday insisted that the country has the COVID-19 situation there under control, arguing that commentary in international media regarding their virus policies is “nothing but double standards”.

‘Village road is safe’ - despite car plunge

A RESIDENT engineer for the Ministry of Works has given an assurance that safety measures are in place in Village Road after concerns were raised by motorists about the road project.

‘ALARM’ AT CHILD ABUSE STATISTICS: Advocacy group questions lack of public outrage

THERE were 240 new reported cases of child abuse, neglect and abandonment documented between January and October of last year, according to data released by the Ministry of Social Services.

Man accused of shotgun threat

A MAN was granted bail in Magistrate’s Court yesterday after being charged with threatening a woman with a shotgun last month.

Man accused of drug and firearm charges

A MAN was granted bail in court yesterday on firearm, ammunition and drug charges after being arrested on New Year’s Day.

‘No oil spill from ship’ says Abaco MP

CENTRAL and South Abaco MP John Pinder denied claims of an oil spill on the south coast of the island, describing it as “erroneous”.

PMH renovations ‘to be completed in weeks’

RENOVATIONS at Princess Margaret Hospital are on target to be completed in the next several weeks, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said yesterday.

Mitchell touts progress in talks to boost tourism with Middle East nations

NEGOTIATIONS with Middle Eastern countries to support tourism to The Bahamas have been going well, with recent agreement signings with Dubai and Saudi Arabia concluded, said Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell yesterday.

‘Hundreds’ of teachers still owed back pay, says union

HUNDREDS of teachers are still owed back pay, according to Bahamas Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson.

Platinum Knights march to GB victory

PLATINUM Knights captured its fifth consecutive win in the New Year’s Day Junkanoo Parade in Grand Bahama, dominating with a lead of more than 130 points ahead of rival Superstar Rockers.

Almost 700 flights delayed on Monday

ON Monday, almost 700 flights departing from Lynden Pindling International Airport were delayed due to system challenges at air traffic control.

Pintard: Govt doing more talking and less execution

FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said yesterday the government has been doing more “talking” than “execution”.

Minister urges gas retailers not to rush to lay off staff

LABOUR Minister Keith Bell yesterday urged gas retailers to exercise restraint and “not to be swift to any sort of action” amid warnings about potential layoffs in the sector as costs rise.

Towing prices up – but businesses say it stops job cuts

TOWING businesses said although the recent price rise in towing services may deter some customers, it ultimately benefits business by preventing downsizing of staff.

Rise in migrants fleeing turmoil, says Bell

LABOUR and Immigration Minister Keith Bell said officials anticipate a “very significant” influx of migrants from Haiti and Cuba to The Bahamas in the days ahead amid growing economic turmoil in the two countries.

16-year-old killed in two-car collision

THE COUNTRY recorded its first traffic fatality for 2023 after a 16-year-old male died in a traffic accident in the capital on Monday.

NO CHINA LIMIT AS COVID CASES RISE: Health Minister says officials are closely monitoring situation

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said yesterday the government currently has no plans to impose COVID-19 testing requirements for travellers coming from China after a surge in cases there.

FTX founder pleads not guilty

FORMER FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried pleaded not guilty in a Manhattan federal court yesterday to charges of cheating investors and looting customer deposits on his cryptocurrency platform.

American bit and kicked police woman – and broke officer’s finger

AN AMERICAN woman who bit a police officer, kicked the officer repeatedly in the face and broke the officer’s finger during an incident at Aura nightclub on New Year’s Day has been ordered to pay $1,500 in compensation.

Three fined over bullets and hemp

THREE men were fined in Magistrate’s Court yesterday after admitting to having more than 1lb of Indian hemp and 18 unfired rounds of ammunition last week.

Man in hospital after Freeport stabbing

A 26-year-old Grand Bahama man is in hospital following a stabbing in Freeport, police reported yesterday.