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Man accused of double murder

A MAN was remanded to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services yesterday on two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder.

Pintard: Pay contractors what they are owed

FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard has urged government to bring closure to the outstanding payments that are owed to some small contractors.

Govt following guidance on Johnson & Johnson vaccine

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said local officials have stopped administering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine for some time now following a United States regulator’s advisory that it is limiting use of the jab.

Island officials wary of impact of resort tragedy

AFTER three American tourists were found dead at a local resort on Exuma over the weekend, the island’s administrator said officials are remaining hopeful that the unfortunate incident will not negatively impact the island’s economic recovery.

‘Early start’ to rainy season

SPORADIC severe weather over the weekend signaled what a forecaster has called “an early start to the rainy season”.

Journalists mark Press Freedom Day

THE Bahamas Press Club 2014 recently held an event to mark World Press Freedom Day.

Pamela Stuart dies, aged 91

MISS Pamela Stuart, 91, died at her Ridgeway, Eastern Road home just before midnight on Friday. Her funeral services will be announced later.

COVID outbreak at Office of Prime Minister

AFTER contracting COVID-19 last week, Latrae Rahming, director of communications in the Office of the Prime Minister, says the worst of his symptoms are over.

Majority of new virus cases were transmitted locally

A LOCAL infectious disease expert said 65 percent of the new COVID-19 cases in the last epidemiological week were transmitted locally.

What killed three tourists in Exuma?

AN investigation is ongoing into the deaths of three American tourists who were found dead at the luxury Sandals Emerald Bay Resort in Exuma on Friday after they were reportedly stricken by an unknown illness.

SEVERE WEATHER WARNING UPDATE – Sunday 10.55pm-Monday, 1am

The Bahamas Department of Meteorology has re-issued a severe thunderstorm warning and watch from 10.55pm Sunday until 1.00 am Monday.

Acting PM releases statement on deaths at Sandals Emerald Bay Resort

Acting Prime Minister Chester Cooper released a statement on Sunday regarding the deaths of three American visitors at the Sandals Emerald Bay Resort in Exuma on Friday.

Three senior staffers at Office of the Prime Minister have COVID-19

THREE senior staffers at the Office of the Prime Minister have tested positive for COVID-19.

Cable Bahamas disruption after 'major power surge'

SCORES of Cable Bahamas customers experienced disruptions with internet and television service as a result of a major power surge caused by the “local power provider”, the cable provider said Friday.

Police warning on fraud trends

THE Royal Bahamas Police Force has advised the public to be alert to fraud trends that are taking place in the country - one of which uses web shops to funnel money, while another lures victims under the guise of companionship and love.

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