Ministry caution on medicine containing Valsartan
IN the wake of expanded recalls, the Ministry of Health is purchasing and distributing medication that does not contain the ingredient Valsartan, which is found in several blood pressure medications, the ministry said in a press release yesterday.
Minister advises withdrawal of Del Monte “fiesta corn”
HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands is advising wholesalers and retailers to pull cans of recalled Del Monte “fiesta corn” from their shelves, noting there is “no way” anything can be done to “make the product safe”.
Dept of Immigration dress code sparks debate
THE Department of Immigration’s dress code has sparked public debate, with people divided over whether the rules are an example of old-fashioned beliefs and institutional misogyny while others see no issue with the standard.
Police recruits complete fire training
Thirty-four recruits completed fire training at the Police College in Freeport, making them the first Fire Squad to pass out in over a decade at the Royal Bahamas Police Force.
Man jailed for shopbreaking, stealing, and causing damage
Moses Storr, 35, was sentenced to four years and six months in prison after pleading guilty in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Friday to charges of shopbreaking, stealing, and causing damage.
Man held in connection with armed robbery
ONE man is in custody in connection with armed robbery and the recovery of an illegal firearm.
A COMIC'S VIEW – Translating the code: What men really mean
In the spirit of fair play a certain subject must be addressed.
Wells confirms post office has been shredding mail
TRANSPORT and Local Government Minister Renward Wells confirmed yesterday that the General Post Office has been shredding mail, but said the exercise has been consistent with international standards. He characterised the mail that has been shredded as “undeliverable.”
Lucayan union ‘feasts on economic tragedy’
The Grand Lucayan’s managerial union has been accused of “feasting on an economic tragedy” by demanding an extra $650,000 payout after the hotel had already upped its offer by $500,000.
Properly dressed or it’s ‘don’t come in’
PEOPLE must be “properly dressed” when they come to the government building, Immigration Minister Brent Symonette said yesterday in answer to reports that women have been turned away from the Department of Immigration for wearing shorts.
Former Cabinet Minister's killer has life sentence cut
ONE of three men convicted of the murder of former Free National Movement Cabinet minister Charles “Chuck” Virgil two decades ago has had his life sentence reduced by the Court of Appeal.
SENSELESS: Father-of-three’s murder leaves families reeling
THE Coconut Grove community was left in shock and disbelief in the aftermath of the murder of Mario Cartwright, a husband and father of three small children who was shot unexpectedly as he entered a corner store on Wednesday.
Delton Fernander helps his readers find “The Missing Peace”
WITH all the turmoil going on in the world and people facing new challenges in their lives, many are looking for peace.
An ode to strength – Gospel singer releases new album
GOSPEL singer Ricardo Clarke describes his latest album as a celebration of strength, especially in difficult times.
Bethel: There’s no rush for us to pass NPO Bill
THE stalled Non-Profit Organisations Bill 2018 is under no immediate pressure for passage, according to Attorney General Carl Bethel, who yesterday revealed the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) doesn’t call for a full implementation until September 2019.
Senate agrees Business Licence Amendment Bill
THE Senate has passed the Business Licence Amendment Bill 2018, aiding the Minnis administration’s push to repeal amendments it brought earlier this year.
Abaco group appeals Supreme Court order to pay $250,000 'security costs'
AN Abaco-based advocacy group is contesting a Supreme Court judge’s order for it to pay the government and a US-based developer a combined $250,000 in “security costs” ahead of the group’s judicial review of the proposed construction of a marina at the heart of a solar powered community.
Court of Appeal dismisses appeal of man who aided killing teenager
A MAN has had his hopes dashed for contesting his near 20-year sentence for aiding the person responsible for killing the teenage son of convicted drug traffickers Dwight and Keva Major four years ago.
Johnson vs. Lemieux: ‘They said fireworks, it’s going to be bombs’
BOTH fighters and their promotional teams exchanged their final words before the much-anticipated middleweight bout between Tureano Johnson and former IBF World Champion David Lemieux.
Bahamas Bowl to create ‘home away from home’
The Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl matchup between the Florida International University Panthers and the Toledo Rockets will feature several compelling storylines with two of the most exciting offences in their respective conferences and the expectations of fanbase less than an hour away from New Providence.
