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Curfew time amended

The Emergency Powers Order has been amended by Prime Minister Philip Davis to change the curfew time.

Man shot dead in Eight Mile Rock

GRAND Bahama Police are investigating the shooting death of a man in Eight Mile Rock on Thursday evening.

116 new cases of COVID-19, 22 virus-related deaths

MINISTRY of Health officials have reported 116 new cases of COVID-19 and 22 virus-related deaths, bringing the nation’s overall tally to 20,030.

No red flags, say observers

THE chief of the Organisation of American States’ Electoral Observation Mission said he has not noticed any red flags in the voting process as Bahamians cast their votes yesterday.

Unions ‘not surprised’ by result - and hoping grievances will be addressed

THE leaders of the country’s top labour unions said they are not surprised by the Progressive Liberal Party’s victory in yesterday’s election and are hopeful that their various grievances can be adequately addressed under the new administration.

Pinder says FNM supporters harassed at poll sites

FREE National Movement Fox Hill candidate John Pinder claimed his supporters were “harassed” at polling sites yesterday.

Smooth process reported at polling stations

VOTERS at various polling stations across New Providence reported a smooth process yesterday, a far cry from the chaotic and overly crowded scenes at last week’s advanced poll.

Kwasi Thompson keeps seat in GB

KWASI Thompson thanked supporters after he was elected as the new member of Parliament for East Grand Bahama.

Minnis term was dogged by disaster

AFTER a four-year term plagued by devastating hurricanes and a global pandemic, Dr Hubert Minnis was unable to convince the Bahamian people to re-elect him.

DNA fails to win one seat at the polls

THE Democratic National Alliance yesterday congratulated the Progressive Liberal Party on its victory after failing to win any seats at the polls for a third election.

GB election turnout slow but steady

VOTER turnout on Grand Bahama was a bit slow but steady at the various polling stations on the island, particularly during the first half of the day.

Philip 'Brave' Davis sworn in as Prime Minister

PHILIP Edward Davis, Leader of The Progressive Liberal Party, was sworn in as the fifth Prime Minister of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas Friday.

Minnis calls accusations over Gibson mudslinging

OUTGOING Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis deflected to the Progressive Liberal Party’s campaign style in the face of questions about his failure to publicly address allegations against Adrian Gibson and his handling of certain contracts in his capacity as Water and Sewerage Corporation chairman.

Host of top ministers swept out of office

A MAJOR upset at the polls yesterday has left many Free National Movement Cabinet ministers without a seat in Parliament as The Bahamas ushers in a new Progressive Liberal Party government.

Minnis staying on to lead FNM in opposition

AFTER repeatedly declaring that his party would be returned to office, Free National Movement leader Dr Hubert Minnis was forced to concede defeat and congratulate PLP leader Philip “Brave” Davis for his wide margin electoral victory.

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