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Miller blasts govt over BPL

TALL Pines MP Leslie Miller yesterday blamed the government for the failures at Bahamas Power and Light and questioned why management at the corporation have not offered a solution to the public for the frequent power outages.

Pintard ready to fight for Grand Bahama seat

FORMER Free National Movement Chairman Michael Pintard has come out in support of the embattled party, insisting yesterday that the recent decisions of several ratified candidates not to run in the next election does not signal disarray within the organisation’s ranks.

Damian Gomez not ruled out for candidacy in next election

THE Progressive Liberal Party has not ruled out making Central Eleuthera MP Damian Gomez a nominee for the party in the next general election, Chairman Bradley Roberts suggested yesterday.

Robbery sentencing delayed for a week

A WOMAN must wait another week before she has a sentencing hearing for her role in the robbery of a web shop manager in Long Island.

Police hold two men over drugs discoveries

POLICE arrested two men for possession of dangerous drugs in separate incidents in Gregory Town, Eleuthera on Wednesday.

Sandals ‘acted correctly’ over termination of employees

PETER Goudie, co-chairman of the National Tripartite Council, has defended the way Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort terminated more than 600 employees last month, saying the resort followed the law and acted correctly.

COB theft case adjourned

A WOMAN accused of theft and laundering of hundreds of thousands of dollars during her tenure at The College of The Bahamas will not have her matter transferred to the Supreme Court until next week.

Scholarships for students hit by Hurricane Joaquin

FIFTEEN students from Family Islands impacted by Hurricane Joaquin have been granted scholarships to attend the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institution (BTVI), courtesy of the Rebuild Bahamas Hurricane Relief Programme.

Embassy welcomes new public affairs officer

US Charge d’Affaires Lisa Johnson hosted a welcome reception for the embassy’s new Public Affairs Officer (PAO) Penny Rechkemmer at the US Ambassador’s Residence on Wednesday.

Goombay ends with spectacular flyboarding sight

AS the sun set on the Western Esplanade Saturday night during the close of the Goombay Summer Festival, dozens of onlookers flocked to the beach as three flyboarders took to the sky over the water, donned in neon lit gear.

UPDATED: One man in custody, another wanted for questioning over attempted murder of officer

Police have one man in custody and are looking for another in connection with the attempted murder of a police officer.

Dames confirms approach by FNM for election race

WHILE confirming that he was approached by the Free National Movement over a possible candidacy in the 2017 general election, former Deputy Commissioner of Police Marvin Dames insisted yesterday that he is determined to avoid the antics of people who feel they have an “inalienable” right to political positions.

Lightbourn ‘should not be ruled out for comments’

FORMER Deputy Prime Minister Brent Symonette said yesterday that Montagu MP Richard Lightbourn’s controversial remarks about having women’s “tubes tied” should not cause him to be denied a nomination as he has apologised for the comments in a genuine and forthright manner.

FNM deputy concern at CCA role on claims

FREE National Movement Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest is reiterating his criticism of the inclusion of a representative from China Construction America on the committee that will handle Baha Mar creditor and employee payouts after it was revealed that the group will not deal with payouts to creditors owed money by CCA.

DNA: Labour laws move is a show for nation’s workers

THE government’s proposed changes to the Employment Act are nothing more than an attempt to “appease” the country’s labourers because of its “dishonesty” in handling the shock mass redundancy action by Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort, DNA Leader Branville McCartney said yesterday.

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