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Lawyer warns on Goodman social media commentary

A VETERAN lawyer yesterday called on critics of the recent decision for Kofhe Goodman to be retried concerning the murder of 11-year-old Marco Archer to read the entire Court of Appeal judgment before their hasty actions and angry comments result in a permanent stay of a retrial.

Shock at move on labour laws

BAHAMAS Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation Chairman Gowon Bowe yesterday cautioned the government against fast tracking labour laws in a “knee-jerk response” to the shock mass redundancy action by Sandals.

Man shot in Union Village dies in hospital

A MAN died in hospital of his wounds early on Sunday after reportedly being shot in the Union Village area on Friday night.

FNM launches petition for Baha Mar answers

SEEKING to increase pressure on the government to release all documents related to the Baha Mar negotiations, the Free National Movement yesterday announced it is collecting signatures for an online petition to demonstrate the level of public “disgust” over the sealed deal.

FNM ‘missed opportunity’ by keeping its leader

A former Democratic National Alliance candidate said yesterday that the Free National Movement lost a “golden opportunity” at its recent convention to be a formidable force going into the next general election.

Parole committee to deliver recommendations

THE government’s commitment to effective rehabilitation and public safety will be put to the test when the Parole Re-entry Steering Committee delivers its recommendations for a parole system and the reintegration of past offenders into Bahamian society, according to committee Co-chair retired Anglican Archbishop Drexel Gomez.

Three in hospital after weekend shootings

POLICE are seeking the public’s help in locating the suspects responsible for two weekend shootings that left two men and a woman detained in hospital.

Atlantic Ocean could see tropical activity in next few weeks

WEATHER experts are reporting that while new tropical storm development in the wake of Hurricane Hermine is unlikely during the coming days, additional pulses of tropical activity in the Atlantic Ocean are in store during the next few weeks.

BORCO chemical spill cleanup continues after 'explosion' on Tuesday

A HAZARDOUS materials team is still cleaning up a chemical spill at the BORCO plant in Grand Bahama three days after nearby residents of Pinder’s Point reported hearing an explosion.

Zika fogging insecticides responsible for bee deaths

AN ENVIRONMENTAL Health Services executive has acknowledged that insecticides being used in fogging efforts to prevent the spread of the Zika virus are responsible for the increase in deaths of indigenous bees.

Hunt for men who stole car

POLICE are on the hunt for two men who robbed a man of his vehicle early on Friday morning.

Second man charged with shooting death

A SECOND man has been remanded to prison after being arraigned on Friday in connection with the killing of Martin Nixon 10 days ago.

Atlantis ‘racing’ turtle raises awareness of sea threats

A LEATHERBACK turtle sponsored by Atlantis, Paradise Island, as part of its marine conservation efforts is aiming to be the fourth winner in five years for the resort in a marathon ‘race’ from its nesting beaches to its foraging grounds.

Hurricane Hermine hits Florida and leaves one dead

HERMINE tore across northern Florida on Friday as the first hurricane to hit the state in more than a decade, killing one person, raising a storm surge that destroyed beachside buildings and toppling trees into homes.

UPDATED: Lawyer granted bail after being charged with 'defaming' top police officers

UPDATE: A DAY after being charged with intentional libel of two senior police officials, Maria Daxon was granted bail on Friday morning in the Supreme Court.

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