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Central Bank hit by staff sickout

A NUMBER of Central Bank workers called in sick yesterday to protest unresolved grievances with management.

‘We’ll be a republic - eventually’

FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell says he is still committed to seeing The Bahamas become a republic.

Letting vaccines expire ‘embarrassing’

FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said a terrible message will be sent to the international community if Johnson & Johnson vaccines expire at the end of the month before the shots go into arms. He said The Bahamas will likely struggle to get additional vaccines if this happens.

‘Families still in need’

AN official from a local charitable organisation said while the need for food assistance has decreased, there are still about 9,000 families or 36,000 individuals in dire need of help.

Miller warns of plastics smuggling

ENVIRONMENT Minister Vaughn Miller said some businesses are illegally smuggling plastics into the country, prompting the need for greater oversight.

$2,000 fine for having 150 in bar

A BAR owner who was initially cited more than $40,000 after officers found at least 150 people congregating at his establishment in violation of the emergency orders earlier this year was yesterday fined $2,000.

Children’s hostel case adjourned

THE trial of six women charged with child cruelty in connection with the beating of a number of wards at the Children’s Emergency Hostel was adjourned once again yesterday.

Teen denies deadly driving claim

A TEENAGER was charged with killing in the course of dangerous driving yesterday.

Accused told not to go near girls

A 22-year-old man accused of indecently assaulting two young girls has been banned from going within 300 feet of them until his trial.

Deal with Germany seeks to increase tourist numbers

THE Bahamas entered into an agreement with Germany to facilitate direct air travel and the shipment of goods that is expected to increase tourist numbers and foster even better relations with that country.

More travel limits considered

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville says the government is considering tightening travel restrictions even further as more countries detect the new Omicron variant.

Smith: ‘Marvellous’ if Davis can solve land row

BUSINESSMAN Toby Smith said it “would be marvellous for Bahamians” if the Davis administration can resolve the Paradise Island land disagreement he has with Royal Caribbean before the matter goes to court in March 2022.

‘I’ll do my best as acting PM’

ACTING Prime Minister Glenys Hanna Martin says she plans to do her best serving as the country’s leader during the next few days.

‘15 percent VAT was not considered’

FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday said his administration never considered increasing value added tax to 15 percent and in fact never saw the International Monetary Fund report which said such an increase might be necessary.

Cuban couple seeking asylum held in custody

THE government has been ordered to prove it acted lawfully when immigration officials detained a Cuban couple who sought to seek political asylum in The Bahamas after fleeing their home country for fear of persecution.

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