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Computers donated by U.S. schools

FIVE Virginia based high schools have donated 119 Dell touchscreen notebook computers along with power supplies to the Ministry of Education.

Teenagers accused of fatal stabbing

FOUR teenagers were yesterday charged in the Magistrate’s Court with murder in connection with two separate incidents.

Demolition - then what do I do?

LIFE is full of uncertainty for Abaco resident Gerald François, who fears for his future on the island with a looming eviction and inevitable demolition of his newly built home in The Farm shanty town.

WE’RE ON THE RIGHT COURSE: Dahl-Regis addresses concerns over easing of controls on ‘vaccinated’

THE chairperson of the National COVID-19 Vaccine Consultative Committee has responded to health professionals’ concerns surrounding the removal of the PCR testing requirement for fully vaccinated travellers to The Bahamas, saying the government is relying on the latest science.

Indian families tell of nation’s virus struggle

WITH India confirming more than 300,000 cases of COVID-19 in a 24-hour period, the Indian community here in The Bahamas says it has been affected by the loss of loved ones in that country.

Family Islands get their first doses of vaccine

THE government yesterday dispatched COVID-19 vaccines as part of a joint five-day mission with the United States to distribute doses to eight Family Islands.

Port department to launch online portal next month

THE Port Department will soon launch its online portal, which will make applications and their payment processes available electronically.

Man accused of sex with girl, 12

A 39-year-old man was remanded to prison over allegations he had sex with a girl when she was just 12-years-old.

Woman facing fraud trial given court date

A TRIAL date has been set for the 35-year-old woman who was charged with over 100 fraud-related offences in connection with the recent trend of fake COVID-19 test results.

Woman admits fake marriage

A BAHAMIAN woman pleaded guilty to entering into a fraudulent marriage during her arraignment in a Grand Bahama courtroom on Friday.

Grand Bahama airport takeover expected ‘in weeks’

THE signing for the government’s takeover of the Grand Bahama International Airport is expected in “a matter of weeks,” with the sale of the Grand Lucayan Resort to come soon after, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis revealed on Friday while in Grand Bahama.

D’Aguilar: Follow the rules as we face the third wave

TOURISM Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar made a plea to businesses yesterday, urging them to follow COVID-19 restrictions and prevent large gatherings amid the country’s third wave of the virus.

‘Increase in cases could have impact on patients and staff at hospital’

FORMER Health Minister Dr Duane Sands says while Princess Margaret Hospital is capable of handling the recent increase of COVID cases, the situation could potentially cause “implications and repercussions” for patients and staff of the medical facility.

FNM declines university debate

THE Free National Movement has explained why it will not take part in a series of political debates organised by University of The Bahamas and a private media group.

AG: replacement for Emergency Orders still in consultation

A DRAFT of a post-Emergency Orders Bill that will replace current COVID-19 restrictions is still in the “consultation phase”, Attorney General Carl Bethel said.

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