More than $177m spent on COVID-19 relief
THE government has spent over $177m on various COVID-19 relief initiatives in response to the health crisis, Minister of State for Finance Kwasi Thompson announced yesterday.
Calls on Minnis to cancel oil exploration licences
ACTIVISTS and business owners have written to Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis urging him to “immediately cancel” all existing oil exploration licences, reject all proposed renewals and impose a permanent ban on fossil fuel exploration within the country’s borders.
Political parties pointing fingers after Nygard arrest
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party leader Philip “Brave” Davis said allegations against Peter Nygard in a new indictment “are extremely serious and disturbing and should be pursued to the full extent of the law”.
Child dies in traffic accident
A YOUNG child is dead following a traffic accident in Grand Bahama yesterday, a police official reported.
‘Fishing bill isn’t fair play’
FORMER Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest has criticised as discriminatory a provision in a new Bill that would prevent foreigners from engaging in commercial fishing in The Bahamas.
‘U.S. playing dirty with spy claims’
THE Chinese Embassy in The Bahamas said reports that China has spied on Americans via Caribbean phone networks are false and another attempt by the United States to sow discord between China and Caribbean countries.
Basden backs weather innovators
TREVOR Basden, director of the Department of Meteorology, is excited about the possibility of his department’s usage of the proposed Aviation, Climate and Severe Weather Network, a system that can catapult the country’s aviation and meteorological departments into cutting edge performances.
Baha Mar opens doors today
BAHA Mar reopens today to local and international travelers, marking whag the resort destination says is its “steadfast commitment to a strong future for The Bahamas and its hospitality and tourism industry”.
Suspect arrested after armed robbery
AN armed robbery suspect was arrested yesterday morning due to “the quick response” of New Providence police.
Women accused of fraud
AN ACCOUNTS manager accused of stealing nearly $200,000 from her place of employment was yesterday granted $9,900 bail ahead of her trial.
‘Pay back ex-girlfriend for smashed windows’
A 25-year-old man who broke the windows of his ex-girlfriend’s car during an altercation was yesterday ordered to compensate her for her damaged property.
Community service order over death threat
A MAN who threatened to kill the mother of his child during an argument was yesterday ordered to complete 40 hours of community service.
Dames: Too many guns - but we need more community support
AFTER House Speaker Halson Moultrie called for a dragnet operation to remove illegal firearms from the streets, National Security Minister Marvin Dames said while he supports the message, there also needs to be more community support to help reduce crime.
‘We’re ensuring every aircraft is compliant’
THE Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority said the agency is focused on ensuring every aircraft is compliant with regulations.
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