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Minnis thanks Butler-Turner - but says Long Island does not belong to her

FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis took a swipe at his party’s former Deputy Leader Loretta-Butler Turner last night, telling supporters at a rally in Long Island that the constituency “doesn’t belong to her”.

Teenage boy among three dead after shootings

A TEENAGE boy was shot dead by a lone gunman at Dale Park, Peardale, on Friday night.

Bran: I'd quit Senate over Loretta row

DEMOCRATIC National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney yesterday dismissed recent assertions by Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner that he threw her “under the bus,” charging that if Mrs Butler-Turner feels so strongly about her accusations, he is “ready and willing” to resign as leader of opposition business in the Senate.

Bid to intercept letters, emails

THE government has tabled a bill in the House of Assembly that aims to create a “single legal framework” that would allow the Commissioner of Police to obtain a warrant from a judge to intercept and examine a person’s communications from telecommunications operators, internet providers and postal services for a period of three months.

Candidate identifies failures to update register of voters

FREE National Movement candidate Reece Chipman yesterday blasted the Parliamentary Registration Department for its alleged failure to update its register with the names of more than 20 persons who registered at satellite registration sites some three weeks ago.

Evans says Aliv will not steal major market share from BTC

BAHAMAS Communications and Public Officers Union President Bernard Evans yesterday dismissed assertions that newcomer Aliv will steal a significant market share from the Bahamas Telecommunications Company, charging that the former’s initial success is merely the result of “restrictions” placed on BTC by regulators to give Aliv “some advantage” to “get in the game”.

Sudden death in Grand Bahama

GRAND Bahama police are investigating the sudden death of a young man at a residence in the South Bahamia area on Thursday.

Minnis branded ‘inept’ for boundaries report criticism

DEPUTY Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday labelled Free National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis “politically inept”, in response to recent criticisms levelled by the Killarney MP at the Christie administration over delays in the recent tabling of the boundaries report.

Most changes to boundaries in the east

MOST of the boundary cuts proposed by the Constituencies Commission, and tabled in a draft order, appear to be in eastern New Providence seats.

Two more years for Longley as Chief Justice

CHIEF Justice Sir Hartman Longley will continue as the country’s top judge for another two years, an announcement from the Cabinet Office confirmed yesterday.

Attempted murder case dropped as alleged victim changes testimony

A MAN accused of attempted murder had the case against him discontinued yesterday after a complainant recanted particular details of his shooting.

Scavenger hunt at Pelican Bay

PELICAN Bay was one of a few Grand Bahama hotels which kept its doors open throughout and after the passage of Hurricane Matthew last October. In working to become the leading hotelier on the island for business guest and events, the boutique hotel also strives to give its visiting tourists a superior and happy experience.

New Bahamasair head office could cost govt up to $7m

EARLY talks are underway on plans to construct a new head office for Bahamasair, with Minister of Works Philip “Brave” Davis saying this could cost the government $5m to $7m.

Women in leadership course held at University of the Bahamas

WOMEN from a cross-section of Bahamian society came together for two days to participate in the Women in Leadership and Decision Making Course at the University of The Bahamas.

Photographer turns his lens on people of Cat Island

THE ITALIAN author of ‘Catch da Cat’, a glossy, limited edition, photographic book about Cat Island, will be among a group of contributors, featured residents and visitors at a celebration of the book at Fernandez Bay Village on Saturday night.

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Bahamas National Trust. - Generali Worldwide is partnering with the Bahamas National Trust this year for “Da Market”, the first of which will be held at the Retreat on Village Road on Saturday, from 8am to 1pm.

Ministers at international education conference

PRIME Minister Perry Christie opened the 9th Inter-American Meeting of Ministers of Education on Thursday, stressing the need for greater emphasis to be placed on education going forward.

Miller takes over from McIntosh as BCP leader

THE Bahamas Constitution Party has announced that it has a new leader, Colin Miller, who has replaced S Ali McIntosh.

Lightbourn not back with Minnis ‘in this lifetime’

MONTAGU MP Richard Lightbourn pushed back yesterday against “baseless” tabloid and social media reports that claim he is dissatisfied with Loretta Butler-Turner’s performance as leader of the Official Opposition and is seeking to reunite with Free National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis.

Memories staff ‘paid less than they were entitled to’

THE Memories Resort in Grand Bahama started the payout process for hundreds of former hotel workers on Wednesday at the Bain Building, in downtown Freeport.

Freedom of Information Bill is passed despite Rollins broadside

THE House of Assembly passed the revamped Freedom of Information Bill last night, hours after Fort Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins launched a scathing critique of the legislation, saying the Christie administration’s track record during this term in office is proof of the government’s “bogus” attempt to portray it as transparent and accountable with its last minute push to pass the law.

Young man found dead in South Bahamia home

POLICE in Grand Bahama are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a young man on Thursday in the South Bahamia area.

$5m budget for Carnival as govt cuts contribution

TOURISM Minister Obie Wilchcombe said yesterday it is time for the government to stop “investing money” into Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival and “hand over” the yearly celebration to a “private entity”.

New St Barnabas seat after boundary shift

VOTERS can expect a new constituency named St Barnabas and the renaming of the Montagu seat to “Freetown”, according to the draft order tabled by Prime Minister Perry Christie last night.

Online registry launched in Berry Islands

RESIDENTS in the Berry Islands can visit the Administrator’s Office to obtain copies of birth, marriage, and death certificates without having to travel to Nassau after the Registrar General’s Department launched online registration and certification at the Government Complex, Bullock’s Harbour, last week.