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Caution urged over austerity measures

FORMER Tall Pines MP Leslie Miller on Friday cautioned the Minnis administration to be “very careful” in rolling out its new austerity measures, warning that the Free National Movement government “could cause a recession if you go too far”.

Former senior policeman Thompson turns 90

FORMER Royal Bahamas Police Force Assistant Commissioner Paul Thompson celebrated his 90th birthday at a well-attended party at police headquarters on Saturday, surrounded by family, friends and former colleagues.

UPDATED: Woman dies after being hit by truck

An elderly woman died after being struck by a truck on Tonique Williams-Darling Highway on Sunday morning.

Man dies cutting down tree

An American man died after being hit by a tree in Eleuthera on Sunday morning.

Man being electronically monitored shot dead off Claridge Road

A man who was being electronically monitored was shot dead off Claridge Road on Saturday morning.

Freeport taxi drivers 'livelihoods at stake'

Freeport taxi drivers claim their livelihoods are at stake, especially now that Grand Bahama's major hotel property has closed its doors.

Four refugees held without charge at Detention Centre are released

THE four refugees held without charge at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre for more than two years, have been released by the government.

New BPL chairperson urges 'patience'

NEWLY appointed Bahamas Power and Light chairperson Darnell Osborne has urged “patience” among consumers while tying the new BPL Board to a loose timeline of a “few months” to enforce changes to spark improvements with the electricity provider.

Skiff in fatal Defence Force collision 'had no lights'

THE inquest into the death of 25-year-old Christopher Turnquest continued Friday with a Royal Bahamas Defence Force officer testifying that Mr Turnquest's skiff should not have been at sea the night of the accident because it was devoid of lights and the weather conditions were deteriorating.

Man 'known to police' shot dead

A MAN who was "well known to police" was shot multiple times and killed early Friday morning off Mason's Addition.

Turnquest: Tough decision but public won't suffer

DEPUTY Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest yesterday denied claims that the Minnis administration is seeking to inflict “pain” with its conservative fiscal measures, insisting the government will not participate in “any action that is going to further cause the Bahamian people to suffer”.

Boards blunder naming two deceased

A GOVERNMENT official yesterday confirmed the list of appointments to statutory boards and committees contained numerous errors, inclusive of erroneous names and at least two deceased appointees.

Outrage over BPL's $1.1m bonus money

DEPUTY Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest yesterday railed against PowerSecure’s reported performance bonus of $1.1m under the former Christie administration, calling it “inconsistent with the desire for improved results” in electricity service from Bahamian consumers.

10% cut - that's just for starters

THE government expects to achieve even more savings than the 10 per cent reduction in spending ordered for each ministry, according to Deputy Prime Minister K Peter Turnquest.

Shark savages woman's foot

A SHARK attack has left a woman from Switzerland nursing severe wounds in hospital, police reported yesterday.

'Death penalty is the wrong way to tackle rising crime'

THE Grand Bahama Human Rights Association yesterday urged the Minnis administration to reconsider its intention to push for the death penalty to be enforced to ensure criminals are punished to the full extent of the law.In a statement released on Thu

Inquest begins at last into death after skiff struck by RBDF vessel

THE coroner’s inquest into the death of Christopher Turnquest got underway yesterday with the court presented with testimony on sea conditions, weather patterns and the varying extent of vessel damage after the October 2016 incident.Through nearly an

Govt assistance for Port Lucaya Marketplace

KWASI Thompson, Minister of State for Grand Bahama, has indicated that the government will step in and help Port Lucaya Marketplace while continuing urgent dialogue into the sale of the Grand Lucayan Resort. He did not give many details, but promise

Demand for answers on plans for growth

THE Progressive Liberal Party has called on the government to articulate plans for economic growth, adding that the Minnis administration’s recently announced austerity measures in the absence of a growth plan that will likely trigger a double dip re

Christie's call for judge recusal rejected

THE Court of Appeal has ruled there were no prospects of success for former Prime Minister Perry Christie’s application for leave to begin appellate proceedings into a judge’s decision not to recuse herself from judicial review cases involving constr

Gray: I have nothing to hide

FORMER Minister of Agriculture V Alfred Gray yesterday denied tabloid reports that he was assisting police with any investigation into alleged wrongdoing in his ministry and related agencies.Mr Gray rebuffed speculation that he was involved in any an

Decide on reductions first - then the amount to cut

GOWON Bowe, president of the Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants, yesterday said the government appeared to be “working backward” on its plans to cut back on the country’s expenses, claiming the reductions should have been announced during the

Pirates Cove to host poker event

THE first annual Pirate’s Cove Car Poker Run event will take place in Grand Bahama on Saturday when some 100 competitors will be competing for cash prizes, ranging from $400 to $2,000. Other exciting events are also planned for August 5 and August 7.

Bulldozers to move in to evict association

THE Ambassador Corral International Association (ACIA), which, at one point, cared for as many as 60 people on its Pine Barren Road property, is preparing today to leave the site after its eviction.ACIA managing director Michael Bullard said his fail

Man awaits sentencing for $2,500 fraud

A MAN, who yesterday admitted to committing fraud, will return to Magistrate’s Court next week for sentencing.Renaud Bethel, 44, stood before Magistrate Kara Turnquest-Deveaux facing charges of fraud by false pretences, possession of a forged documen