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Miller ‘very concerned’ about Disney project impact

ENVIRONMENT and Natural Resources Minister Vaughn Miller said yesterday that while he supports the Disney Lighthouse Point project, he is still “very concerned” about its potential environmental impact on Eleuthera.

Colin Ingraham steps away from FNM race

COLLIN Ingraham, a Free National Movement executive member, said yesterday he is dropping out of the race for party chairman.

Warning over iTunes card scam

THE Financial Crimes Investigation Branch is warning the public to be cautious of an email scam soliciting the purchase of iTunes cards.

Mangroves planted in Grand Bahama

MORE than 2,000 red mangroves were planted in East Grand Bahama over the weekend in observance of World Wetlands Day, which is celebrated on February 2.

Teachers union in retirees cash row

THE Bahamas Union of Teachers is accused of not paying hundreds of retirees monies owed them for payment of retirement benefits and payment of their money to the pension trust.

Draft bill tackles gender violence

THE Ministry of Social Services has drafted a proposed bill that addresses gender violence issues, including marital rape, according to State Minister for Social Services and Urban Development Lisa Rahming.

Woman dies hours before sentencing for murder

CONVICTED murderer Lynette Charlton died in hospital early yesterday morning, hours before she was set to receive sentencing for killing her former boyfriend in 2015.

Watson defends new press access measure

PRESS Secretary Clint Watson is adamant that his team wants to not only protect the privacy and confidentiality of people visiting the Office of the Prime Minister, but ensure the building’s security is maintained while allowing the press corps to do their jobs in a dignified manner.

28-year sentence for burglary and murder bid is quashed

THE Court of Appeal has quashed a combined 28-year sentence a man received for burglary and attempted murder when he was a teenager, adding that it would not be in the interest of justice to order a retrial.

Two face court over marijuana

TWO men were fined in court yesterday after being found earlier this week with a quantity of marijuana.

Counterfeit claim

A 21-year-old man accused of using counterfeit Bahamian money to purchase a cell phone last month was granted $3,500 bail ahead of his trial.

$800 fine for assaulting officer

A COUPLE was fined $800 yesterday after admitting to assaulting a police officer last month and resisting arrest.

Foundation reaches out to help Bahamians

THE I Can Foundation has arrived in The Bahamas and is already making waves in the community, as it fed 200 people in the inner city this past week.

Johnson has no issue with sister supporting rival

ELSWORTH Johnson says he does not fault his sister, former Speaker of the House of Assembly Italia Johnson, for publicly supporting Dr Duane Sands in the Free National Movement’s chairmanship race even though he is also seeking election to that post.

Cartwright dismisses concerns over parks

SHANENDON Cartwright dismissed concerns yesterday about how revelations about the operations of the Bahamas Public Parks and Public Beaches Authority under his tenure could affect his bid to become deputy leader of the Free National Movement.

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