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Suspect seeks bail in fatal shooting case

A MAN appeared in the Supreme Court yesterday seeking bail ahead of his trial concerning a late-night murder that occurred in August.

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Legal advice sought amid low voter registration

AMID low voter registration, Parliamentary Commissioner Sherlyn Hall is seeking legal advice on whether it would be lawful to automatically re-register people for the next election who had registered to vote in the 2012 general election.

Former Road Traffic Controller hits out at chaos of new system

FORMER Road Traffic Controller Brensil Rolle yesterday slammed the government for the chaos and long lines associated with the Road Traffic Department’s automated system roll out, blaming it on “poor management” and a “lack of preparation.”

Bowe: Calm fears over damage costs

AS fears within the business community swell over the government’s ability to shoulder the massive losses incurred from Hurricane Matthew, Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation Chairman Gowon Bowe yesterday cautioned officials against sensationalising the damage estimates.

Roberts tells Izmirlian: Show us the money

PLP CHAIRMAN Bradley Roberts yesterday said Sarkis Izmirlian must “show us the money” if he is serious about purchasing the stalled $3.5 billion Baha Mar resort.

‘PM no fool over Sears leadership challenge’

FORMER Cabinet minister George Smith doesn’t expect Prime Minister Perry Christie to underestimate Alfred Sears’ challenge to his leadership, saying Mr Christie realises “Alfred is no fool.”

Minnis accused of false rumours

HURRICANE Matthew Czar Shane Gibson yesterday accused Opposition Leader Dr Hubert Minnis of spreading false information to gain political points, as he demanded the Killarney MP produce proof that the National Emergency Management Agency is giving preferential treatment to Progressive Liberal Party supporters in the wake of the monster storm.

Man detained on suspicion of possession of marijuana

OFFICERS from the Mobile Division took an adult male into custody after finding him in possession of a quantity of dangerous drugs on Tuesday.

Police issue sketch of rape suspect

POLICE have released a composite sketch of a man suspected in a rape case and are seeking the public’s help in finding him.

‘Govt must come clean on details of Baha Mar ownership’

UNTIL the government “comes clean” over the inner workings of Baha Mar’s transfer of ownership, Bahamians will continue to see the ill-fated resort as a product of an “inside job” that shut out the $3.5bn project’s original developer Sarkis Izmirlian, according to Free National Movement Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest yesterday.

Minnis calls for information act to be enacted immediately

FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday called for the “immediate” enactment of a Freedom of Information Act, saying the government’s failure to enact the legislation is to cover up all of the “sweetheart deals” it has made with its “Chinese allies” and others.

FNM to ratify seven more election candidates tonight

THE Free National Movement will ratify “up to seven” more candidates for the 2017 general election tonight, according to FNM Chairman Sidney Collie.

Judge defers his decision on prosecution over 2006 murder

A JUDGE has reserved his decision on whether he will stay the prosecution of a man awaiting trial for murder since 2006.

Woman back in court next week for hearing over murder of friend

A WOMAN will return to the Supreme Court next week for another status hearing concerning her trial in the death of a female friend.

Teen jailed for six years for shooting at house occupied by murder trial witnesses

A TEEN was sentenced to six years in prison as part of a plea deal after he admitted responsibility for shooting at a house occupied by two witnesses in a murder case.

Businesses donate $300,000 to hurricane relief effort

TWO major businesses in Grand Bahama donated $300,000 to the government for hurricane relief efforts here on the island.

Sandals reopens for business after refit

SANDALS Royal Bahamian re-opened its doors on Tuesday with a complement of nearly 500 staff members and guests in 75 rooms following a multimillion dollar makeover that began in mid-August, the resort said.

ON DA HOOK

The fishing is still a bit slow as The Bahamas still recovers from the recent Hurricane Matthew.

Minister: ‘No wane’ in investor interest

Despite the Bahamas’ continued slippage in the World Bank’s ‘ease of doing business’ rankings, a Cabinet Minister said investor interest in this nation “hasn’t waned”.

Bahamas urged to ‘shift the pendulum’

The Bahamas must “shift the pendulum” if it is to improve its position in the World Bank’s ‘ease of doijng business’ rankings, the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederatio’s chairman said yesterday.

Back to school in Grand Bahama

THOUSANDS of public school students in Grand Bahama returned to the classroom on Tuesday for the first time in nearly three weeks following the passage of Hurricane Matthew.

NewCo backs Red Dress Soiree

THE Red Dress Soiree announced NewCo 2015 as the title and digital sponsor of the 2016 Red Dress Soiree at a press conference on Wednesday.

THE BIG QUESTION: Funding for hurricane relief

How do you think the government should raise money to fund future hurricane relief efforts?

Activist says Pinder comments inappropriate

LOCAL LGBT activist Erin Green criticised Deputy Registrar Ron Pinder yesterday for language he used when stressing earlier this week that he is heterosexual, saying someone who uses such language should not be a representative of the government.