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Former Immigration chief testifies in wedding case

A FORMER chief executive officer of the Department of Immigration yesterday testified that she could not recall interviewing a Bahamian-Jamaican couple who were accused of entering into a fraudulent marriage, without her interview sheet.

Man assaulted ex-girlfriend

A 23-year-old man who assaulted his former girlfriend during an argument was yesterday ordered to compensate her for her injuries.

Drug counselling ordered

A 22-year-old man who said he smoked marijuana to get “a good sleep at night” must attend drug counselling classes for a year to avoid spending six months behind bars.

RIFLE SEIZED BY POLICE OFFICERS

GRAND Bahama Police say they discovered a high powered weapon believed to have been used in a serious incident on the island.

University study to look at economic recovery

UNIVERSITY of The Bahamas and the Ministry of Finance are joining forces to carry out a study on how the country’s economy can recover and produce sustainable growth.

Court to rule on shanty towns

A SUPREME Court judge will tomorrow determine if a standing injunction, which bars the government from evicting shanty town residents and disconnecting services in their communities, will be extended to cover unregulated communities in Abaco.

PAHO in discussions over excess vaccine availability

THE Pan American Health Organisation is in discussions with many developed nations for excess vaccines they hold to be released to help countries registered with its COVAX programme.

PLP puts blame at prime minister’s feet

THE abrupt adjournment of Parliament yesterday is proof the Minnis administration has overseen the unraveling of the legislative branch of government, according to the Progressive Liberal Party.

‘Get certified clean to stop cases of conch poisoning’

MANDATORY sanitary certifications are needed for fishery suppliers to prevent outbreaks of illnesses like those associated with conch poisoning, Paul Maillis, director of the National Fisheries Association of the Bahamas, said yesterday.

Breaching protocols ‘just plain dumb’

FORMER Health Minister Dr Duane Sands sent a strong message to young people yesterday, calling their disregard for COVID-19 rules and feeling of invincibility towards the virus “just plain dumb”.

Unemployment support will extend to end June

THE government has agreed to extend unemployment benefits at least until June 31, Minister of State for Finance Kwasi Thompson said yesterday.

‘IF YOU WANT WAR, YOU’LL GET WAR’: Furious Speaker shuts down Parliament over government’s inaction on COVID outbreak

HOUSE Speaker Halson Moultrie accused the government of disrespecting Parliament by ignoring and refusing to implement his COVID-19 preventative measures, leading him to abruptly adjourn yesterday’s sitting until May 3.

Immigration office closes

THE Department of Immigration’s Hawkins Hill office closed yesterday to allow for deep cleaning and sanitisation by the Department of Environmental Health due to a positive COVID-19 case.

Red Cross seeks volunteers

THE Bahamas Red Cross Society is looking to increase its volunteer intake across the country to assist in its work to provide relief and assistance to those in need and during times of disaster.

Woman who hurt ankle awarded $70,000

THE Supreme Court has awarded more than $70,000 in damages to an elderly woman who suffered ankle injuries after falling down a utility conduit at Arawak Cay nearly nine years ago.

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