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Pintard says Minnis’ ‘unwise decision’ putting legacy at risk

FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said Dr Hubert Minnis has made an “unwise decision” in choosing to run as an independent candidate in the next general election, warning that the move puts the former prime minister’s legacy at risk.

Church leaders divided over PLP campaign launch just before Lent

RELIGIOUS leaders are divided over the Progressive Liberal Party’s decision to officially launch its general election campaign on February 16 — two days before Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent.

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SpaceX could resume Bahamas booster landings next week

SPACEX could resume booster landings in Bahamian waters as early as next week, pending final regulatory approval, Department of Environmental Planning and Protection (DEPP) director Dr Rhianna Neely-Murphy confirmed yesterday.

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Mottley secures third term as BLP sweeps Barbados election

BARBADOS Prime Minister Mia Mottley has secured a third consecutive election victory, with her Barbados Labour Party winning all 30 seats in the House of Assembly.

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PM notes ‘irregularities’ in NHI billing as payment delays mount

THE government has identified irregularities in how some National Health Insurance providers billed the state, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said yesterday, as doctors complain of mounting delays in payments.

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Munroe, PSA in public spat over legality of non-lethal weapons

A PUBLIC dispute has erupted between National Security Minister Wayne Munroe and the Police Staff Association over whether police officers can legally carry non-lethal weapons.

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Prison population hits all-time high as Munroe questions recidivism drop

THE country’s prison population “is now at the highest” it has ever been, National Security Minister Wayne Munroe said yesterday, though he could not confirm claims of a drop in recidivism rate, noting the figure depends on how it is calculated.

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New Bahamian scholarship fund seeks to support next generation of leaders

A NEW Bahamian-led non-profit is set to award $15,000 in academic grants to Bahamian students pursuing post-secondary education abroad in Finance, Technology, and Art.