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Acting Financial Secretary Johnson: I’m an atheist

ACTING Financial Secretary Marlon Johnson confirmed yesterday that he is an atheist, adding that his religious views should not matter when it comes to his public duties.

‘Endorsing civil unions is not seeking special rights’

A LOCAL LGBTQI group is hoping The Bahamas will follow the lead of Pope Francis in endorsing same sex civil unions.

‘Moore’s Island has been forgotten’

RESIDENTS of Moore’s Island, Abaco, say they want more assistance from the government as there has been little work done to restore the island to normalcy more than a year after Hurricane Dorian hit.

My ambition? Minnis can win it

FORMER Health Minister Dr Duane Sands said he believes the Free National Movement can win the next general election with Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis at the helm of the organisation, though he cautioned that the party faces challenges.

Grocers implore PM to end weekend lockdown

THE Retail Grocers Association has called for the end to the weekend lockdowns along with the 7pm curfew, insisting the measures have left businesses teetering on the edge of bankruptcy.

Man shot by police

A MAN is in hospital after he was shot on Monday, police said.

Man faces court accused of harbouring fugitive

A 42-year-old man was charged with harbouring a fugitive wanted in connection with the John Bull robbery in Grand Bahama several years ago.

13 months in jail for firearm guilt

A 23-year-old man was sentenced to 13 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to an illegal firearm and ammunition possession in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday.

$250 fine for marijuana

A 31-year-old man who was found last week with over an ounce of marijuana was fined $250 yesterday.

$75 fine for resisting arrest

A 45-year-old man was fined $75 for resisting arrest when an officer responded to a domestic complaint.

Woman accused of stealing food

A 37-year-old woman was remanded to prison charged with stealing an assortment of food items from a local restaurant on Paradise Island last week.

Two women airlifted after car crash in Abaco

TWO women have been airlifted to New Providence after a car accident in Abaco left them with injuries.

Three taken to hospital after boating incident

THREE people were taken to hospital with minor injuries following a boating accident in the Dover Sound area of East Grand Bahama yesterday afternoon.

Road Traffic to open extra facility to reduce queues

THE Road Traffic Department will reopen a satellite agency to make the licensing and inspection process smoother for motorists.

Union in talks with ZNS over handling of virus case

THE Bahamas Communications and Public Officers Union is in discussion with ZNS management in Grand Bahama over the handling of an incident there when an employee became ill at work and later tested positive with COVID-19.

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