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Man denied bail over charges of drug possession

A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday after he was arraigned on a charge of possession of dangerous drugs with intent to supply.

$19,000 seized from pair travelling to Haiti

A COURT seized more than $19,000 in US currency from a man and a woman yesterday for failing to get formal permission to carry that amount of money out of the country for their trip to Haiti.

Centenarians honoured at Government House

THE Ministry of Social Services and Community Development in conjunction with the National Council on Older Persons honoured 11 centenarians from across the country at the 19th annual Nation Builders Awards ceremony at Government House on Tuesday.

No more cupboard babies as Straw Market offers day care

THE Straw Market Authority yesterday officially launched its new day care centre and homework study area at the Nassau Straw Market, something officials said will finally do away with the concept of “cupboard babies” at the popular downtown locale.

Expert highlights shortage of eye doctors amid hospital row

WEIGHING IN on the dispute that led to the resignation of the chief of medical staff at Princess Margaret Hospital, ophthalmologist Dr Jonathan Rodgers yesterday highlighted the critical shortage of eye doctors in the country.

Saxons to host Sandilands Junkanoo parade

OFFICIALS at the Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre yesterday announced a new outreach partnership with the Shell Saxon Superstars, with the group now set to host the hospital’s annual holiday Junkanoo parade.

Nominations are open for Cacique Awards

NOMINATIONS for the 17th Cacique Awards to be held in April 2017 are now open.

Students learn to save their pennies

PRIMARY school students in New Providence are to receive instruction about money and how to save in the classroom under a new intiative from the Island Luck Cares Foundation (ILCF).

Judicial review in Abaco adjourned to mid-month

THE judicial review of Responsible Development for Abaco challenging the prime minister and eight other government respondents concerning a major development at Little Harbour, Abaco was adjourned in the Supreme Court on Monday.

On Da Hook

BIMINI has been the spot for Wahoo recently, with a number of fishing enthusiasts striking lucky.

Festival of Lights ready to set sail

THE Sir Durward Knowles Festival of Lights - the traditional Christmas boat parade through historical Nassau Harbour - hoists sail for the seventh year on Saturday December 10, casting off at 6.30pm.

Minnis: March has made me a changed leader

OPPOSITION Leader Dr Hubert Minnis said last Friday’s “We March Bahamas” protest has “opened” his eyes and he is now a “different, changed” leader.

$4m suspected cocaine seized in Grand Bahama

BAHAMIAN and US authorities made a $4m drug seizure and arrested one of four suspects yesterday in East Grand Bahama.

Anger at lack of ‘real govt plan’ on murders

FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday lamented the recent spate of murders in the past few days, as he called on the Christie administration to “bring forth a real plan” to address crime.

Ho ho hum? Christmas decorations get the thumbs down - as former minister gets the contract

A COMPANY owned by former Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Neville Wisdom has been given a contract to erect Christmas decorations in downtown Nassau and Arawak Cay, as the ministry prepares to launch a series of holiday themed events to attract Bahamians and tourists to the area.

Man accused of role in killing Via Caffe owner

A MAN accused of having a role in the recent fatal shooting of a restaurant owner and other serious offences, including rape, was arraigned twice in Magistrate’s Court yesterday after the initial arraignment was brought to a halt by the chief magistrate.

BPL denies rise in price of electricity after storm

BAHAMAS Power & Light (BPL) denied yesterday that the company is shortchanging Bahamians by spiking electricity prices - while last night many residents were affected by a widespread power outage.

Deputy PM raid case is dropped

THE two remaining defendants who were awaiting trial in connection with the gunpoint robbery of Deputy Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis at his home have had the case against them withdrawn in the Supreme Court.

Lightbourn doubts there will ever be a report on BTC sale

MONTAGU MP Richard Lightbourn yesterday expressed doubt that the newly formed select committee to probe the controversial sale of the Bahamas Telecommunications Company Ltd will ever produce a report.

Residents protest over health fears from industry

A GROUP of concerned residents staged a protest in the Freeport Industrial Park area on Tuesday over the alleged ongoing industrial pollution that they feel affects the nearby communities in which they live.

NHI talks to be held next week

THE National Health Insurance Secretariat will next week begin a crucial round of talks with medical providers concerning compensation and the primary healthcare benefits package, according to a statement from the secretariat yesterday.

Man accused of assault on police

A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday after he was arraigned on aggravated assault charges.

Project aims to explore Lucayan past

AN excavation project for the discovery of additional ancient Lucayan remains in Long Island is set to begin today, with local and international archaeological experts yesterday touting the excavation project as a big step towards the redefinition and subsequent better understanding of recorded Bahamian history.

Grouper season closes tomorrow

THE fishing season for the Nassau Grouper will close tomorrow, the Department of Marine Resources has advised.

Gomez says NHI still on course for January 2017

HEALTH Minister Dr Perry Gomez said yesterday that the first phase of National Health Insurance, primary healthcare, is still on pace to be rolled out in January 2017.