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Lawyer argues for no case submission in drug trial

A LAWYER argued for a no case submission in his client’s ongoing drug trial in the Magistrate’s Court on Friday.

Concerned Grand Bahama businesspeople, residents march to GBPA

CONCERNED businesspeople and residents on Grand Bahama participated in a peaceful march to the Grand Bahama Port Authority headquarters on Friday.

Charity’s $12k a month bill on groceries

AS food prices continue to rise, one local charity said it is spending in the region of $12,000 a month to purchase grocery items to feed the poor and needy on Grand Bahama.

Land grab or above board?

THE executive director of the Bahamas Association for Social Health and CEO of Earth Village is sounding the alarm over suspected deforestation in an area of western New Providence.

‘FNM being left out of COVID meetings’

MICHAEL Pintard says the Davis administration continues to leave the Free National Movement out of meetings with top health officials about COVID-19.

Pair fined $1,000 over cocaine and marijuana

A MAN and woman were fined over $1,000 yesterday after they were found with an assortment of drugs, including marijuana and cocaine.

Curriculum ‘raises education to par with rest of world’

THE Ministry of Education celebrated the launch of its new curriculum yesterday.

‘Where are our exam results?’

STUDENTS who completed a virtual course with the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute one year ago claim they are still awaiting their exam results and licences from the Ministry of Works.

Hunt for wanted man

GRAND Bahama Police are searching for a man wanted for question- ing in an armed robbery investigation.

BAMSI role for Ann Marie Davis

ANN Marie Davis has been invited to become a brand ambassador for the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute.

CARICOM awaits UN over Russia sanctions decision

CARICOM is awaiting a decision from the United Nations Security Council before taking a position on whether member states should impose sanctions on Russia, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said yesterday.

Just two new cases of COVID recorded

THE Ministry of Health reported just two new cases of COVID-19 yesterday, the lowest number recorded so far this year.

‘Gas mark ups are not in suppliers’ control’

RUBIS Bahamas maintained yesterday that while the fuel industry in the country is regulated by the government, it has no control over the movements in the price of fuel on the international market.

Glenys Hanna Martin: Zero tolerance for fighting in schools

EDUCATION, Technical and Vocational Training Minister Glenys Hanna Martin says officials are looking at a number of strategies to see how they can create a peaceful environment for students after videos of a school fight prompted concern.

Ambassador role for Sebas Bastian

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has appointed Sebastian Bastian as non-resident ambassador to the Central American Integration System.

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