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Minnis: BTC probe just a distraction by government

FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday that the government’s probe into the sale of the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) to Cable and Wireless (CWC) is nothing more than “distraction” from the country’s real issues.

Wipeout: Miller predicts most PLP MPs will be 'gone' after election

TALL PINES MP Leslie Miller said yesterday he believes most of his parliamentary colleagues will be “gone” after next year’s general election.

Harbour worker found stabbed dead in his home

A harbour employee was found murdered in his apartment in Freeport on Tuesday morning after he did not show up to work.

Under-18s are largest age group in New Providence

PERSONS under the age of 18 represent the largest age group in New Providence, according to 2016 projections by the Bahamas Department of Statistics.

Third man accused of shooting aide

A THIRD man has been arraigned in connection with the shooting of a police aide attached to Prime Minister Perry Christie.

Teenager one of two accused in separate murder cases

A TEENAGER was one of two individuals who appeared in Magistrate’s Court yesterday afternoon for separate murder arraignments.

Trio spared death penalty must face ruling challenge

THREE men previously spared the death penalty by a Supreme Court judge for the murder of American sailor Kyle Bruner will now have to present arguments to the Court of Appeal as to why that decision should not be reversed.

Bulgarian released - but still seeks to clear name

A BULGARIAN man is reportedly intent on clearing his name notwithstanding that he returned to his home country after completing his sentence for money laundering.

Chinese appeal to media to help international relations

CHINESE officials urged media companies to play an active role in improving relations between China and countries of Latin American and the Caribbean in Santiago, Chile, yesterday during the opening session of the inaugural China-Latin America Media Leaders Summit at the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and Caribbean (ECLAC) International Conference Centre.

$4 million restoration at Viva Wyndham after storm

ABOUT $4 million dollars worth of hurricane restoration is now underway to get the Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach Resort, which was severely damaged by Hurricane Matthew, open in time for Christmas.

House in a box suggested as solution in wake of hurricanes

A CANADIAN businessman thinks he has a solution for those who suffered severe property damage after hurricanes struck the Bahamas - a “house in a box”.

Zonta Clubs seek to end violence against women

THE Zonta Clubs of The Bahamas have joined with clubs around the world this week to launch its annual “Say No To Domestic Violence” campaign along with 16 days of activism dedicated to raising community awareness on violence against women and children.

Bishop Hanchell backs use of death penalty

DESPITE calls by Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese Patrick Pinder for regional legislators to abolish the death penalty, another religious leader has come forward with demands for the enforcement of capital punishment.

PM: Govt would reject $2.1bn fishing proposal

PRIME Minister Perry Christie emphatically stated yesterday that the proposed $2.1bn agri-fisheries venture with Chinese investors at the centre of widespread public controversy would never have been approved by his government.

Aliv’s pay-per-second rates aim to cut customer costs

THE Bahamas’ second mobile operator yesterday promised to deliver superior customer service and “phenomenal” plans, as it outlined pay-per second call rates and “no contracts” as key components of its new mobile services offering.

Armed police to guard Super Value food stores

AFTER having five of his food stores robbed this year, Super Value owner Rupert Roberts said armed police officers will be stationed at all of his locations to ensure the safety of his staff and customers.

Committee will probe BTC deal

MORE than five years after a deal was inked by the previous Ingraham administration to sell the Bahamas Telecommunications Company Ltd (BTC), the government yesterday moved a resolution in Parliament to establish a select committee to probe the controversial sale to Cable and Wireless.

Govt start to issue hurricane vouchers

THE government has started issuing colour-coded vouchers valued at $100, $500 and $1,000 to homeowners who have received approval for building materials in the wake of Hurricane Matthew.

Relief items distributed in Hunters

GRAND Bahama resident Derek Stubbs led a relief effort to the “forgotten community” of Hunters on Monday, delivering food and clothing to the victims of Hurricane Matthew.

Urban Renewal to be allowed to give out home repair loans

THE Urban Renewal 2.0 programme is set to become an independent authority with the ability to grant loans for small home repairs and social projects, according to legislation tabled in Parliament yesterday.

Shane Gibson’s office vandalised

MEMBER of Parliament for Golden Gates Shane Gibson said yesterday he believes that his constituency office was vandalised by Free National Movement supporters who were upset that he stopped them from “illegally dumping” on a park in the area.

Man denied bail over firearms charges

A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday after he was arraigned in Magistrate’s Court on two firearms related offences.

$12,000 seized from man taking it out of country

A COURT seized more than $12,000 in US currency from a man yesterday who failed to get formal permission to carry that amount of money out of the country.

Teenage boy gunned down off Soldier Road

A YOUNG teenager was shot dead on Monday night when gunshots rang out in the Soldier Road area.

$7m spent by government so far on hurricane clean-up

WHILE several communities throughout the capital still bear the signs of the devastation left behind by Hurricane Matthew, Labour Minister Shane Gibson, who is responsible for the repair and recovery efforts in the aftermath of the storm, said the government has spent in excess of $7m on cleanup efforts, which have taken place in New Providence, Grand Bahama and Andros.