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No Ministry of Health approval for Dexta Daps concert

THE Ministry of Health has not given any approval for a Dexta Daps concert to be held this weekend, Office of the Prime Minister Director of Communications Latrae Rahming said yesterday.

ORG hopes media protocols will improve communication

AFTER a new protocol was put in place for the media to interview ministers at Cabinet, a local civic group hopes the mechanism for building some structure allows for more long-term and substantial communication.

Committee planned to handle chambers

THE Senate yesterday passed a resolution for the creation of a standing committee of Parliament to allow for the independent handling, administration and management of both chambers.

Mario Bowleg hopes to redevelop performing arts centre

YOUTH Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg spoke about plans to renovate a local performing arts centre to further foster the growth of Bahamian culture as he voiced his support for the newly formed Cultural Commission.

Family displaced by fire takes keys for new home

ONE family received the keys to their new home less than a year after a massive fire on Jennie Street left them and several other people displaced.

‘Don’t jump the gun to ease COVID protocols’

AS COVID-19 case numbers continue to trend downward, a local senior physician has said it may be time for officials at the Ministry of Health to begin discussions about easing restrictions.

Minnis ‘unfamiliar’ on contract terms

FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis says he is not familiar with the contract of former Director of the Disaster Reconstruction Authority Katherine Forbes-Smith, adding that the government is entitled to challenge any irregularities it claims to find.

UNION CHIEF QUITS TO WORK FOR GOVT: Evans promises to fight for workers and strive towards a liveable wage

BERNARD Evans has resigned as president of the National Congress of Trade Unions of The Bahamas and will become the chief labour consultant/negotiator for the government.

Man in hospital after stabbing

A GRAND Bahama man is in critical condition after he was stabbed on Sunday.

Pair denied bail over child sex claims

TWO men accused of having unlawful sexual intercourse with underage girls were sent to prison yesterday.

Call to get tough over gun crimes

SENATE President LaShell Adderley has called for stiffer penalties and longer imprisonment terms for gun possession and gun-related crimes as the country looks to curb the scourge of domestic violence.

Attempted murder accusation

A 26-year-old man was charged with attempted murder in Magistrate’s Court yesterday.

$1,000 fine after being found with marijuana and cocaine

A 39-year-old man was fined nearly $1,000 yesterday after police found him with a quantity of marijuana and cocaine last week.

20-year-old accused of armed robbery

A 20-year-old man who is accused of stealing a woman’s vehicle at gunpoint was remanded to prison yesterday.

Minister backs Grand Bahama students to excel

EDUCATION Minister Glenys Hanna Martin is optimistic Grand Bahama and Abaco students will excel, despite the double ordeal of Hurricane Dorian and the COVID-19 pandemic.

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