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From Hatchet Bay to High Commissioner

AFTER more than 20 years in frontline politics, former Speaker of the House Alvin Smith is looking forward to embarking on a new chapter as High Commissioner to Canada.

Distributor defrauded of food supplies

A MAJOR food distributor has been defrauded of a “large amount” of food supplies.

‘We have to open up the economy’

FINANCE Minister K Peter Turnquest yesterday accused the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) of “dumbing down” debate on the “visionary” Commercial Enterprises Bill 2017, as he castigated the opposition for attempting to “stop” the Bahamas’ progress.

Rights change may go back 17 years

AMENDMENTS to the Bahamas Nationality Act to expand automatic citizenship rights for children of Bahamians may retroactively apply for up to 17 years, Attorney General Carl Bethel said yesterday.

Suspect charged with teen’s murder

A 24-year-old man was arraigned in Magistrate’s Court yesterday charged with the murder of a Fox Hill resident.

Bodycams boost to better policing

THE Ministry of National Security is still unaware of how much it will cost to outfit Royal Bahamas Police Force officers with body cams, National Security Minister Marvin Dames said yesterday.

Sir Arlie’s family backs down

TWO days before Sir Arlington Butler’s funeral, his children announced their decision to relinquish any direct involvement in planning of the arrangements to their stepmother.

Homecoming from mission to Dominica

THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force vessel that set out last month to provide aid to Dominica arrived safely in The Bahamas yesterday morning.

Man shot at tattoo shop

A MAN was shot while sitting in a tattoo shop on Carmichael Road on Tuesday, leaving him and another man, who was shot in a separate incident hours later, in hospital.

McAlpine urges caution on zoning

PINERIDGE MP Frederick McAlpine urged the government to proceed with caution and due diligence regarding specified zoning for commercial enterprises, particularly in the Family Islands.

Teacher murder jury sees interrogation videos

THE trial of two men and a teenager accused of murdering former Queen’s College elementary teacher Joyelle McIntosh continued yesterday with video evidence of police interrogating two of the accused days after the incident occurred.

Jamaicans held in immigration swoop

A Bahamian man was arrested and six Jamaicans were apprehended this week by Bahamian authorities at Cat Cay, police reported. ASP Terecita Pinder reported that shortly after 10am on Tuesday a team of officers in Bimini, acting on information, went t

January date set for Red Cross Ball

THE Committee for the 46th Annual Red Cross Ball has announced that planning is underway for the signature formal event of the 2018 calendar.Under the patronage of Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling, the ball will be held Saturday, January 27,

Destination Prague for young Bahamian decision makers

THREE Bahamians were among participants from around the world who gathered recently in Prague for a global leadership programme designed for the next generation of key decision makers and influencers within The Duke of Edinburgh’s (DoE) International

Thanks for the Thanksgiving lunch

THE Island Luck Cares Foundation held its third annual children’s Thanksgiving luncheon yesterday at Sandilands Primary School. The event began two years ago as an initiative to connect to local youth by hand delivering Thanksgiving meals to students

Teacher murder jury sees interrogation videos

THE trial of two men and a teenager accused of murdering former Queen’s College elementary teacher Joyelle McIntosh continued yesterday with video evidence of police interrogating two of the accused days after the incident occurred.

PLP to review constitution ahead of next election

ADMITTING the Bahamian electorate’s view of his party is often one of “cynicism”, Progressive Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis said he is confident an impending review of the PLP’s constitution will aid in rebranding the organisation in the lead-up to the next general election.

‘Baha Mar’s open, that’s the priority’

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis does not intend to apologise for his shifting position on Baha Mar or for criticising the former Christie administration’s handling of the project, Press Secretary Anthony Newbold said yesterday.

‘What PM says is up to him’

PRESS Secretary Anthony Newbold has defended Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis from criticism that he makes too many premature announcements, saying Dr Minnis is entitled to “make statements that he feels are appropriate for him to make,” including about major matters not yet discussed with his Cabinet colleagues”.

Paint the town orange . . . to end the culture of violence

MINISTER of Social Services & Urban Development Lanisha Rolle announced her intention to lead a national campaign to end gun and gang violence.

US action on Haitians will affect Bahamas

FOREIGN Affairs Minister Darren Henfield forecast border security challenges will increase as the United States terminates the temporary status of some 59,000 Haitian refugees over the next two years.

Usage down but power bills go up

IRATE Bahamas Power and Light customers yesterday railed against the electricity provider for an increase in their power bills despite claims that less electricity was used.

Ten positive for TB at RM Bailey

TEN people, eight staff members and two students, have tested positive for tuberculosis at R M Bailey Senior High in New Providence, Health Minister Dr Sands confirmed yesterday.

Retrial for man convicted of sex with boy

THE Court of Appeal has ordered a retrial for a man previously convicted and sentenced to 15 years in prison for allegedly having sexual intercourse with a boy as well as allegedly encouraging that boy to commit sexual acts with another boy.

Davis criticises Minnis on pay - despite own about-face

DESPITE changing his own position on a proposed raise for members of Parliament, Progressive Liberal Party Leader Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday criticised Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis for his change of position, saying Dr Minnis’ new tone seemed “convenient” and not grounded in principle.