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Killarney residents give view on future of Minnis

WHILE there is a widely held view that Free National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis will easily clinch the needed support in Killarney to defeat Progressive Liberal Party newcomer Reneika Knowles, some in the constituency appear undecided with the general election a month away.

FNM leader pledges more details on policies ‘with time’

FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday explained that he was absent from parliament, but vowed that the final weeks of campaigning before the 2017 general elections will not be a sprint for his party, as it was described by his opponent Prime Minister Perry Christie, but a “cruise along” to the finish line.

Greenslade dismisses political ploy claims over police officer promotions

COMMISSIONER of Police Ellison Greenslade yesterday dismissed “stupid” speculation that recently promoted officers in the Royal Bahamas Police Force were given their new posts on the eve of the election as part of a political ploy.

PM says he did not intend to diminish marines’ sacrifice

PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday said it was not his intention to “diminish” the sacrifice of the four marines who were killed aboard HMBS Flamingo, when he set the general election on the 37th anniversary of their deaths.

Enrolment for NHI to begin on April 24

ENROLMENT for National Health Insurance will begin on April 24, the NHI Secretariat announced yesterday, at which time Bahamians will be able to choose their primary care physician.

Law enforcers to assist registration team

COMMISSIONER of Police Ellison Greenslade said yesterday a team of high-ranking officers from the Royal Bahamas Police Force has been assigned to the Parliamentary Registration Department to assist with “all matters related to elections”.

Free electricity pledge by PLP

IF elected to office for another term, the Progressive Liberal Party said it plans to “make the cost of electricity free to residential customers who limit their monthly use to below specified limits,” continue the implementation of National Health Insurance and stimulate job creation.

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Cycling Club Bahamas.- Easter rides: Good Friday ride from Harbour Bay, 6am; Saturday ride from Harbour Bay, 6am; Sunday ride from Harbour Bay 6am; Monday ride From Harbour Bay 6am.

On Da Hook

KEEP checking the Bahamas Sport Fishing Network (BSFN) expert page for fishing reports throughout the Bahamas: this will be helpful in tracking the “hot spots” and providing advice on gear and fishing methods being used.

‘I’m a goner’: The last words of El Faro’s terrified helmsman

Listing heavily, taking on water and out of power, there was no saving the battered US freighter from the ravages of Hurricane Joaquin. Using recordings from the ship’s recovered ‘black box’, Jason Dearen pieces together the harrowing moments before all hands were lost off Crooked Island in 2015 . . .

FNM candidate’s constituency office targeted by thieves

THE Free National Movement’s Fort Charlotte constituency office was broken into between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, the party’s local candidate Mark Humes said yesterday.

Pastors call for Carnival event in Holy Week to be scrapped

SAVE Our Bahamas has called for the cancellation of Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival’s “kick off” festivities scheduled for today in downtown Nassau on the grounds that the event coincides with Maundy Thursday - the religious observance of the Last Supper.

Brazilian beef temporary import ban lifted

THE Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources has lifted the temporary ban on the import of beef and beef by-products from Brazil.

Robin Hood flour recall

THERE has been a recall of Robin Hood flour in Canada due to possible e-coli contamination, the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources has advised.

Hunt for policewoman’s killer

GRAND Bahama police have released a composite sketch of a man they believe can help in the ongoing murder investigation into the death of Theresa Thompson.

German cruise ship visits freeport during world tour

THE MS Amadea, a chartered vessel of the German-based Phoenix Reisen, called at Freeport Harbour yesterday with over 500 German cruise passengers.

FNM candidate denies rumours of withdrawal

FREE National Movement West Grand Bahama and Bimini candidate Pakesia Parker-Edgecombe yesterday denied rumours that she has requested permission from party officials to withdraw her candidacy.

Man cleared as prosecution submits no case over murder in gunpoint robbery

A SUPREME Court jury was directed to acquit a man accused of being involved in a gunpoint robbery that turned fatal.

Constitutional bid by Omar Archer

LAWYERS for outspoken social media commentator Omar Archer have filed a constitutional challenge against The Bahamas’ criminal libel laws, arguing that they violate citizens’ fundamental right to freedom of expression.

Americans accused in manslaughter case to face trial this month

THE CASE of two Americans facing trial for manslaughter will go ahead later this month as scheduled after prosecutors told a judge yesterday they were ready to proceed.

Mitchell makes legal threat over Minnis claim on citizenships

FOREIGN Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell has hinted at possible legal repercussions for comments levelled at him by Free National Movement Leader Dr Minnis earlier this week, dismissing the claims that he was “giving out citizenships” as “damnable and contemptible falsehood and untruth”.

Omar Archer convicted over threats

OMAR Archer Sr was yesterday convicted of threatening to harm a senior police officer through a post to his social media page nearly two years ago.

Minnis calls for all hands on deck

FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday said the FNM will need “all hands on deck” to vote the Progressive Liberal Party government out of office as he heralded Election Day, May 10, as a day that will bring change.

170,000 have registered ahead of polling day

JUST over 170,000 people have registered to vote for the May 10 general election, Parliamentary Commissioner Sherlyn Hall said yesterday.

Archdeacon says PLP is fighting for its life

ANGLICAN Archdeacon James Palacious said yesterday that the Progressive Liberal Party appears to be “fighting for its life” and predicted that neither the governing party nor the Free National Movement will win 30 seats in next month’s general election.