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Smoke hits homes from bush fire

PARTS of western New Providence were under a pall of smoke last night as firefighters monitored a bush fire which broke out yesterday morning.

The Bahamas links up with network to measure rainfall

UNDER the umbrella of partnering with global entities to advance the cause of agriculture, The Bahamas became an official member of CoCoRaHS – the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network – this summer.

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.

THE BIG QUESTION: What does a Trump White House mean for the Bahamas?

After Donald Trump's shock victory in the US general election, what do you think his presidency will mean for the Bahamas?

Sears seeks transparency in govt’s foreign dealings

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Fort Charlotte candidate Alfred Sears called yesterday for more transparency from the government concerning its dealings with China and other countries.

‘Marijuana brownies’ put students in hospital

FIVE students from Doris Johnson High School were rushed to hospital last week after they allegedly ate “marijuana brownies” while on campus, police said.

Activists’ claim of being in fear for lives upheld

A CLAIM by five Bahamians that their lives are in danger because of their political advocacy and that some of them have had to flee the country has been firmly upheld by a leading international human rights authority.

Organiser of march 'quizzed by police'

AS momentum builds on social media for a “Black Friday” protest, lead organiser and community activist Ranard Henfield yesterday raised alarms that his efforts have put him under the scrutiny of the police.

FNM: Nothing to hide over China

SENIOR Free National Movement members yesterday insisted that they were not concerned or moved by Prime Minister Perry Christie’s threat to reveal documents detailing the previous FNM administration’s efforts to partner with the Chinese for agriculture and fisheries developments, saying this was a mere deflection away from the failures of the Progressive Liberal Party government.

It's Trump! Stunning outsider victory for 45th president

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump claimed his place Wednesday as America's 45th president, an astonishing victory for the celebrity businessman and political novice who capitalised on voters' economic anxieties, took advantage of racial tensions and overcame a string of sexual assault allegations on his way to the White House.

Port Lucaya marketplace back open for business

THE Port Lucaya Marketplace is open for business and thousands of visitors were out shopping and dining in the restaurants – a welcomed sight for merchants and straw vendors in Lucaya.

Immigration investigation into denial of entry for 23 brazilians

FOREIGN Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell has confirmed that his ministry is investigating reports that 23 Brazilians were denied entry into the Bahamas “without any justification” earlier this month.

Civic group wants action as authorities reject health report

A GRAND Bahama civic group is calling for “swift intervention in the relocation and settlement of affairs of residents” in the Pinder’s Point and Lewis Yard communities following the rejection of an Environmental Health Risk Assessment report by two leading international authorities which they deemed “suspicious”.

Illegal firearms seized after high-speed chase

POLICE officers seized two illegal firearms after a high-speed chase through Carmichael Road early yesterday morning.

Two US visitors held for failing to declare $64,000

AN American man and woman from New Jersey were taken into custody for failing to declare $64,000 and making a false declaration on Monday, police said.

Nygard quits his plan to subpoena PM

CANADIAN fashion designer Peter Nygard has abandoned his bid to subpoena Prime Minister Perry Christie to give evidence in committal proceedings against him in the Supreme Court.

Appeal court upholds attempted murder conviction

THE Court of Appeal has affirmed a jury’s conviction of a man who stabbed his estranged wife 14 times during a holiday visit to the Bahamas.

Pair accused of role in shooting PM's aide face delay in case transfer

TWO men accused of having a role in the shooting of a police aide attached to Prime Minister Perry Christie will not have their case transferred to the Supreme Court until next month.

DNA releases draft version of Freedom of Information Act

THE Democratic National Alliance yesterday released the party’s draft version of a Freedom of Information Act, with Deputy Leader Christopher Mortimer daring the Christie administration muster up the courage to “do what is right for the Bahamian people.”

McCartney: We will review every deal with China

DEMOCRATIC National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney yesterday said his party is “eager” to review “all aspects of every deal” between the Christie administration and the People’s Republic of China.

Environment groups raise objections to Andros plans

TWO leading environmental groups have joined the chorus of those expressing reactions ranging from disbelief to outrage upon learning that the government has authorised negotiations with China for 10,000 acres of Crown land in Andros, farming and fishing rights, and 4,500 acres of Crown land for timber harvesting.

Hurricane vouchers to be issued this week

VOUCHERS to assist victims of Hurricane Matthew in securing building materials to repair their storm-damaged homes will be issued by the end of this week, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Director Captain Stephen Russell said yesterday.

Cable Bahamas sponsors ball

CABLE Bahamas has announced that it has once again partnered with The Bahamas AIDS Foundation for its 23rd annual Red Ribbon Ball on Saturday, November 12.

Key defends Andros plan

EDISON Key, Executive Chairman of the Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC), yesterday spoke out in support of the controversial $2.1bn agriculture and fisheries proposal for Andros that would involve Chinese investors, but cautioned that such a move, if pursued, must be “led and guided by Bahamians”.

MPs argue over aid for Grand Bahama

FREE National Movement Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest yesterday said Grand Bahamians continued to be exposed to the elements, as he accused the government of taking too long to bring relief to those who suffered severe loss as a result of Hurricane Matthew.