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FNM Torchbearers backing Pintard to lead

THE Free National Movement’s youth arm, the Torchbearers Youth Association, has endorsed Marco City MP Michael Pintard for leader of the FNM.

Building destroyed at International Bazaar

A dilapidated commercial building was gutted and destroyed following a massive fire at the International Bazaar early yesterday morning.

‘Mother’ Pratt sworn in as Deputy GG

GOVERNOR General Sir Cornelius A Smith will participate in a special investiture ceremony and receive several honours at Windsor Castle, London, this week.

21 COVID cases confirmed over weekend

THE Ministry of Health announced 21 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend.

Bimini residents are ‘not fearful’ after daytime shooting on island

BIMINI Chief Councillor Robbie Smith says residents there are not fearful in the aftermath of a daytime shooting last week. He said the incident was “isolated”.

Teen stabbed to death

GRAND Bahama police are investigating a homicide that occurred early on Sunday morning when an 18-year-old youth was stabbed at a business establishment in Eight Mile Rock.

BOOSTER JAB FOR AT-RISK PATIENTS: Third injection may be offered for elderly and those with health issues

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said local officials are examining whether third shots should be made available to Bahamian residents who are immunocompromised and/or over 60 years old.

Union’s fury as BPL deal stalls

AN industrial agreement for Bahamas Power and Light Company workers thought to be a done deal before the September general election is now being questioned due to a challenge by the Registrar of Trade Unions.

Sandals ramping up for January 27 reopening

SANDALS Royal Bahamian Resort is ramping up preparations for its reopening on January 27.

New BPL board of directors to be announced today

PUBLIC Works and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears will today announce Bahamas Power and Light Company’s new board of directors, amid concerns it could be stifled due to an extension for the power provider’s previous board to remain in place.

Search for killer after man shot

POLICE are investigating the country’s latest murder, which took place on Sunday night.

Man accused of running woman over charged with two counts of attempted murder

A MAN accused of brutalising a woman in the street has been charged with two counts of attempted murder and with exposing a child to grievous harm.

Dr Michael Darville: Antimicrobial resistance a 'menacing' problem

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville admitted Friday that antimicrobial resistance has been a “menacing” problem in the medical community for a long time.

Pia Glover-Rolle: Minnis administration approved hiring of 233 two months before election

STATE Public Service Minister Pia Glover-Rolle said the Minnis administration approved the hiring of 233 people two months before the general election and gave some official letters of employment without telling them where to report.

BPL board appointed by FNM govt 'obtained one-year extension'

WORKS and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears confirmed that Bahamas Power and Light’s board of directors appointed by the previous government obtained a one-year extension to remain in place despite the completion of new board appointments.

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