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HYPOCRITES: Minnis attacks Davis govt for giving no-bid contract - having blasted FNM on same issue

FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said the Davis administration’s decision to give a no-bid contract to Colina Insurance Limited for services under the Bahamas Travel Health Visa programme “was more than hypocritical”.

$75,000 gift to Humane Society

FTX Digital Markets yesterday donated $75,000 to the Bahamas Humane Society.

Freeport woman guilty of mini mall blaze

A 26-YEAR-OLD Freeport woman accused of setting fire to a business establishment pleaded guilty to arson in the Supreme Court in Grand Bahama early this week.

Corrections officer guilty over intent to supply drugs

A BAHAMAS Department of Corrections officer was yesterday found guilty of possession of dangerous drugs with intent to supply.

Woman accused of drug smuggling

A Magistrate’s court yesterday determined whether there was sufficient evidence for a woman to face charges of smuggling drugs into the country.

Man accused of possession of drugs

A MAN was charged in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with possession of drugs with intent to supply.

Legislation ‘quickly’ to deal with land ruling

ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said his office is looking to quickly pass legislation that will remedy the consequences of a new Privy Council ruling so the matter does not become a “vexing problem” for Bahamians.

‘Govt must not be held hostage by employees’

A SICKOUT by finance and accounting officers last week will prompt officials to examine the organisational structure of government to ensure no group of employees can hold the state “hostage”, State Minister for the Public Service Pia Glover-Rolle said yesterday.

Smith and Rahming appointed as ambassadors

DR Elliston Rahming was announced ambassador to the Republic of Cuba while Stan Smith was appointed Ambassador Designate and Permanent Representative of The Bahamas to the United Nations yesterday.

When the shark bites back

A 51-year-old man was rescued by the United States Coast Guard on Monday after he was bitten by a shark while fishing aboard a vessel near Bimini.

Bahamas calls for diplomatic solution to Ukraine tensions

THE Bahamas government is appealing to all sides involved in Ukrainian- Russian tensions to seek a diplomatic solution that respects the rules-based system of international law and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

13 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed

THE Ministry of Health and Wellness has reported 13 new cases of COVID-19.

PM hints at legal move on marital rape this term

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said it is possible the issue of marital rape could be dealt with legislatively by his administration during this term in office.

Burglary leaves charities still struggling to cope

REV C B Moss says higher food costs have made it challenging to continue providing meals to people in need through the Feeding Bain and Grants Town Project.

Davis govt also gave out no-bid contract

THE Ministry of Tourism under the Davis administration gave a no-bid contract to Colina Insurance Limited to provide insurance services under the Bahamas Travel Health Visa programme.

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