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We’ll be good together, says Carnival chief

A Carnival Corporation executive believes the proposed purchase of the Grand Lucayan resort and redevelopment of Freeport Harbour by a rival cruise line would be “a good thing” for Grand Bahama.

Couple’s killer appeals verdict

A MAN convicted of executing a married couple in Grand Bahama four years ago after he tried to rob the husband of $2m has launched an appeal.

‘We don’t need any new rules’

A prominent Jamaican businessman yesterday called on the government to “stick to the constitution”, saying previous attempts at immigration policy reform have been devastating to migrant communities and their children.

Sports agency broke finance regulations

DURING his audit of the National Sports Authority, Auditor General Terrance Bastian concluded the organisation’s accounting practices did not fully comply with regulations and weaknesses were apparent.

Foulkes tries to calm the waters

LABOUR Minister Dion Foulkes has called for cooler heads to prevail in the Water and Sewerage dispute, telling reporters yesterday that he is “cautiously optimistic” that both sides could negotiate a resolution in the coming weeks.

'Treat our businesses with respect and dignity’

AFTER recent power disconnection at several businesses accused of electricity theft by the Grand Bahama Power Company, the Coalition of Concerned Citizens is calling for “a new protocol” to be established when dealing with customers who may find themselves in a similar predicament.

Three permanent secretaries on move

THE Cabinet Office has announced the transfers of three permanent secretaries to different areas.

Seven cancer organisations to share $90,000 donation

SEVEN cancer organisations will be able to provide free services to even more patients thanks to a recent $90,000 donation from CIBC FirstCaribbean.

300 child abuse cases reported in Grand Bahama

SOME 300 child abuse cases were reported in the past five years in Grand Bahama, Paula Marshall, assistant director of Social Services, revealed on Thursday as the department announced plans for Child Protection Month.

Airbag replacement

IN light of a Honda recall, officials from Nassau Motor Company Limited will be hosting a free week-long airbag inflator replacement event.

Witness claims police tortured him to confess

A MAN claimed yesterday that officers squeezed his testicles and suffocated him with a plastic bag to get him to confess to killing another man in furtherance of a murder plot stemming from gang warfare three years ago.

New laws will spark a violent uprising, predicts academic

THE rationale behind proposed reforms to nationality and immigration laws is a reflection of xenophobic policies sweeping the world, according to former Director General of Culture Dr Nicolette Bethel, who yesterday predicted a cataclysmic, violent uprising.

'We can’t have a country where children can’t walk home safely'

IN the wake of a ninth-grade student being fatally stabbed, the National Crime Council is drawing up plans for ways to help end gang violence.

Grounds for refusal of citizenship expanded

THE Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Bill 2018 features expanded grounds for the refusal of citizenship under the constitution, and registration and naturalisation under the law to include terrorism, human and drug trafficking, as well as gang-related activities.

Police release new picture in hunt for female abductor

POLICE have renewed their appeal for information that could lead to the arrest of the woman they suspect abducted and later abandoned several young boys in separate incidents in recent weeks.

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