Pintard plans discussions on industrial hemp
AGRICULTURE and Marine Resources Minister Michael Pintard said on Thursday he plans to discuss the economic potential of industrial hemp with Cabinet ministers while the issue of legal marijuana is still being deliberated.
Roots Junkanoo Group hosting virtual health seminar
AS residents of New Providence and Abaco head into a 24-hour weekend curfew, Roots Junkanoo group will host a free virtual health seminar on Friday at 8pm aimed at uplifting Bahamians during these turbulent times.
Police hand out supplies to help
COMMISSIONER of Police Paul Rolle and a team of officers gave out school supplies and face masks to Hospital Lane residents in the Bain Town community yesterday.
COVID-19 blamed for lack of police complaints progress
THE Police Complaints Inspectorate has been critically disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic and has not completed its prioritised tasks, according to chairman Tanya McCartney.
Taskforce to assess seabed damage from cruise ships
A SPECIAL task force has been established to fully investigate the damage of seabed and marine life allegedly caused by cruise ships while sheltering in waters near Berry Islands, officials confirmed yesterday.
Entrepreneur thriving in the pandemic
Grand Bahamian Mychal Connolly is an awarding winning entrepreneur in the US who has launched several successful businesses by “thinking outside the box”.
ZNS closes its doors again as engineer tests positive
AN engineer at the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas has tested positive for COVID-19, causing the BCB to once again close its doors to the public for cleaning.
American Airlines back to the Bahamas
AMERICAN Airlines yesterday resumed service between Miami International Airport and six destinations in the region, including Eleuthera, Freeport and George Town, Exuma.
Cemetery road is reopened
AFTER calling for the reopening of Eastern Cemetery Lane for over ten years, one resident can now breathe a sigh of relief.
Pintard: We will take action to deal with shanty towns
AGRICULTURE and Marine Resources Minister Michael Pintard yesterday vowed to crack down on all unregulated structures on government land in North Andros, insisting officials are “ready” to take action against residents who are still living in illegal structures despite receiving eviction notices.
PARTY’S OVER: Police blame youngsters for problems caused at illegal lockdown events
POLICE Commissioner Paul Rolle said his officers will be out in full force to enforce new COVID-19 restrictions, as he revealed that officers have faced challenges recently with young people hosting parties.
‘Sorry - $20 vouchers were a mistake’
NATIONAL Food Distribution Task Force chairperson Susan Larson said miscommunication caused 1,500 food assistance recipients in parts of New Providence to get under-valued vouchers this week.
‘Why need guns at Atlantis protest?’
OPPOSITION Senator Fred Mitchell yesterday questioned why police blocked protestors from walking over the Sidney Poitier Bridge on Wednesday and decried officers being armed with “assault weapons” at a “peaceful” demonstration.
Family questions sister’s ‘drowning’
A SISTER of a woman whose body was found washed ashore on a beach in Eleuthera last month is questioning police who say they did not find any signs of foul play and that her sibling had drowned.
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