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Man in hospital after shooting

A MAN is in critical condition in hospital after he was shot on Tuesday. Police said they responded to the incident on Nassau Street shortly after 3pm.

Carbon bill ‘first step’ in bringing payments

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said yesterday that the Climate Change and Carbon Market Initiatives Bill 2022 is his administration’s first step in securing carbon credit payments for The Bahamas.

Minnis: Govt is failing on crime

FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said crime in New Providence escalated as his successor travelled “all over the place with large delegations on very expensive trips in the early months of his term.”

PM says govt will do all it can to minimise impact of rise in consumer prices

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said yesterday his administration will do what it can to ensure the impact of a projected 7.3 percent rise in consumer prices is minimised for Bahamians.

Inflation could hit BPL bills

AMID concerns of soaring inflation and rising fuel prices, Works and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears said “there is always the possibility” of an increase in Bahamas Power and Light bills due to external factors.

‘Officer attacked my client’, says attorney

AN attorney representing a 35-year-old man accused of assaulting a police officer claimed he was attacked by the officer.

Rape accused denied bail

A 23-year-old man accused of raping a woman last year was denied bail in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday.

$1,300 fine over marijuana

A MAN was fined $1,300 yesterday after he pleaded guilty to possession of dangerous drugs with intent to supply.

Mother tells of ‘hard-working and awesome’ son who died in crash

KENU Adderley was remembered by relatives yesterday as a selfless and hardworking man who was loved by all who knew him.

Potter’s Cay vendors still waiting

VENDORS at Potter’s Cay are still waiting for the government to authorise the repair work to fire damaged stalls.

Sands: Be cautious over lifting restrictions

FREE National Movement Chairman Dr Duane Sands wants the government to be cautious when considering easing additional COVID-19 restrictions, saying data has shown the nation’s positivity rate has increased while local testing has declined.

Tributes paid to veteran educator Mary Cooper

THE Grand Bahama community is grieving the “huge loss” of well-known retired veteran educator Mary Cooper, who died on Easter Monday.

Miss Teen Bahamas heads for Grand Bahama

HISTORY is about to be made in Grand Bahama with the hosting of the Miss Teen Bahamas International preliminaries this week.

Carbon market legislation is being prepared

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said the government is preparing to table legislation that will allow the country to participate in the global carbon market.

More research needed - but minimum wage proposals coming soon

OFFICIALS of the National Tripartite Council want to do more research before presenting their recommendation on the minimum wage to the government, the deputy chairman of the body said yesterday.

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