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Man killed in Eastern Road traffic accident

ONE man was killed yesterday and another reportedly injured in a traffic accident on Eastern Road.

On-off lockdown - is it worth it? Senior health official suggests weekend closures may do little

WITH nearly 300 COVID-19 cases recorded over the last several days, a local infectious diseases expert has suggested partial lockdowns have not been an effective tool in stopping the spread of the deadly virus in The Bahamas.

Shanty town families mostly ‘legal’

WORKS Minister Desmond Bannister said people with work permits – not illegal residents – are largely the occupants of a shanty town in North Andros targeted for government demolition.

‘Brennen’s switch to U.S. is fine with me’

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis confirmed yesterday that Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Delon Brennen has relocated to Baltimore, Maryland, and is working remotely on border issues related to COVID-19.

Robbery retrial ordered over counsel’s withdrawal

THE Court of Appeal yesterday ordered a retrial for a man who was convicted of robbery, after he argued the trial judge did not give him adequate time to prepare his defence after his counsel withdrew from his case.

Brothers sent to jail for theft

TWO brothers who broke into a man’s house and stole $100 worth of electronics were yesterday sentenced to three months in prison.

Recently released from jail - and back in court for not wearing a face mask

A MAGISTRATE yesterday discharged a young man who was summoned to court for leaving his home without a face mask.

Legal action threatened in water corporation row

THE general manager of the Water and Sewerage Corporation said he has instructed attorneys to pursue court action over a scathing letter written by the “disputed” president of the utility provider’s management union.

‘$20m on sidewalks to give jobs for Bahamians’

WORKS Minister Desmond Bannister says sidewalks are needed around New Providence and that an ongoing project to construct them has provided jobs for Bahamians during the difficult COVID-19 crisis.

Pineridge MP donates to constituency schools

REV Frederick McAlpine, FNM MP for Pineridge, presented cheque donations to six schools in his constituency recently.

Students are warned about dangers of joining gangs

ASSISTANT Commissioner of Police Solomon Cash recently visited Jack Hayward High School where he spoke to 80 to 90 senior students about the dangers of gangs.

Face-to-face learning the goal in GB, says education chief

ALL public schools are open in the Grand Bahama district and the ultimate goal is the engagement of face-to-face learning at all institutions, said Ministry of Education District Superintendent Ivan Butler.

Doctor: My near-death battle with COVID-19

A 75-YEAR-OLD retired psychiatrist with a “serious comorbidity” has recounted her near death battle with COVID-19.

Concerns raised about increasing cases in Eleuthera

AFTER health officials raised an alarm about an increase of COVID-19 cases in Eleuthera, one island official said some people are coming to the island and not adhering to the 14-day quarantine protocol.

Minnis told Junkanoo funeral - no rushout: Mourners advised ceremony feared to be 'super spreader' had to follow COVID rules

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis told Junkanoo members not to hold a rushout that is now at the centre of claims that it contributed to the creation of a COVID-19 cluster.

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