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Government plans to build 140 affordable homes in GB

THE government intends to construct over 140 affordable homes in Grand Bahama, Minister of Transport and Housing Jobeth Coleby-Davis said on Friday.

Pintard criticises Munroe comments

FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard said controversial comments made by National Security Minister Wayne Munroe regarding a child sex case can “cultivate the wrong mindset” among some in society, including law enforcement officers.

‘We are looking at anti-gang legal move’

ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said he has been asked by Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis to look at regional gang legislation to determine if a stand alone new law should be enacted or if changes should be made to the Penal Code.

Amnesty considered in crackdown on guns

CABINET has discussed reintroducing a gun amnesty policy as a way of reducing the number of illegal weapons on the street.

Bahamian killed in US road crash

ONE Bahamian man is dead and another is in hospital in the United States after a car crash in New Haven, Connecticut, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed yesterday.

UPDATED: Man in bulletproof vest shot by police

A man wearing a bulletproof vest was shot by police in the early hours of Saturday.

PETROL STRIKE FOR EASTER WEEKEND? Operators say they are struggling to survive as fuel costs increase

THE leadership of the Bahamas Petroleum Dealers Association is trying to ward off a planned Easter weekend strike by around 80 percent of operators who say their businesses are struggling to survive the economy compounded by the rising cost of fuel.

28 new cases over three days

THE Ministry of Health recorded just 28 new cases of COVID-19 over a three-day period last week.

Feeding Bain Grants Town project seeks support

THE Feeding Bain Grants Town project is appealing for assistance in its efforts to support poeple affected by the economic effects of COVID-19.

Man charged with string of robberies on Exuma

A MAN from Exuma was granted bail on Friday for a string of robberies on the island and was also ordered to pay a fine on a drug charge.

Not guilty plea to marijuana possession

A MAN was arraigned on Friday accused of marijuana possession.

Man in court on ammunition and firearm component part charges

A MAN was remanded to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services on Friday after he was arraigned on ammunition and firearm component part charges.

Churches approved for 100% occupancy at services across The Bahamas

CHURCHES and places of religious worship across the country are now allowed to have services at maximum capacity, the Ministry of Health and Wellness said on Friday.

AG: Draft of Citizenship Act should be presented to Cabinet by summer

A DRAFT version of the Citizenship Act should be presented to the Cabinet by the summer, Attorney General Ryan Pinder said on Friday.

UPDATED: Governor General remains in Doctors Hospital under observation

FRIDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE: Government press secretary Clint Watson said the Governor General remains in Doctors Hospital under observation by his medical team. He continues to rest comfortably.

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