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Fresh Start programme seeks to encourage young citizens

THE Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture celebrated the relaunch of the Fresh Start programme in New Providence yesterday.

US donates $300k equipment to aid jail

THE United States delivered nearly $300,000 worth of advanced imaging and scanning technology and radio equipment to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services yesterday.

Warning over fake vaccine cards

THE Ministry of Health and Wellness has been made aware that some printing companies and other entities have been producing cards that fraudulently claim the cardholders have been vaccinated in countries abroad.

Ministry warns of fake Putin video

THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said a video circulating on social media which alleges to present Russian President Vladimir Putin issuing threats against The Bahamas is fake.

‘We stand with Ukraine – it will affect us too’

BRITISH High Commissioner Sarah Dickson said it is “time to stand with Ukraine,” noting that while Russia’s invasion of its neighbour may seem far away, the shock waves felt by the war will be felt even here.

Munroe seeks probe into prison boss

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe says he is seeking Cabinet’s permission to appoint an independent committee to investigate Charles Murphy’s tenure as Commissioner of Correctional Services.

Long Island officers accused of assault

A 25-YEAR-OLD Cat Island local government official has alleged he was beaten by police and denied medical treatment in Long Island.

36 years locked away on a 7-year sentence

THE Supreme Court yesterday ordered the release of Eric Stubbs, a man who spent 36 years in Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre after he was convicted of rape in 1984.

Man guilty of assault after attack with pipe

A 29-year-old man who claimed he hit another man with a pipe in self-defence was found guilty yesterday of assault with a dangerous instrument.

Accused over fake currency

A MAN accused of possessing fake Bahamian currency notes was charged in Magistrate’s Court yesterday.

Bail denied in rape case

A 40-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday on rape charges.

Murder charge in case of couple shot on motorbike

A 22-year-old man accused of shooting a couple who had been riding on a motorcycle earlier this year was yesterday charged with murder and attempted murder.

Davis to speak on Ukraine issue

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis is attending a senior regional conference this week where he will raise issues related to the impact of Russia’s invasion on Ukraine and China’s presence in the region.

‘Phased return to normal’ for PMH

THE Princess Margaret Hospital has commenced a phased return to normal hospital services while continuing to ensure the safety of patients and staff in the current COVID19 environment.

Cooper says administration is ‘government of transparency’

DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper said “this government of transparency” is committed to political reforms with a legislative agenda that includes the implementation of campaign finance legislation and electoral reforms.

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