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Former union chief ready to sue over claims of dishonesty

EMBATTLED Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT) President Belinda Wilson is prepared to sue “people who make allegations of dishonesty” regarding her suspensions from the union as her attorneys claim there is nothing preventing her from reassuming her post.

Bill to bring in penalties on contractors

THE Christie administration plans to clamp down on the construction industry through new legislation that will ensure contractors are properly licenced and can face heavy penalties, including the suspension or revocation of permits by the formation of a disciplinary board.

Wells urges greater vetting for FNM candidates as Sands suspends campaign

FORMER Cabinet minister Tennyson Wells yesterday said that former Free National Movement (FNM) candidate Leonard Sands should not have accepted his nomination in the Bain and Grant’s Town constituency if he was unhappy with party infighting as he called for more stringent vetting.

No talks with govt on forgiving electric debt

BAHAMAS Power and Light (BPL) CEO Pam Hill said yesterday the utility provider is currently “not in any talks” with the government to forgive or write off any of its numerous delinquent accounts.

Debate begins on bill to create university

THE House of Assembly yesterday opened debate on a bill to establish the University of The Bahamas, with Education Minister Jerome Fitzgerald praising the government for fulfilling all of its promises concerning the standard of education in the country.

Maintenance failure one reason for power cuts

A LACK of proper maintenance as well as extreme heat has put immense pressure on Bahamas Power and Light’s (BPL) aging generators, with officials saying the electricity outages that have affected New Providence residents for the past few weeks are nowhere near over.

US advisory on crime ‘wrong’

THE United States Embassy is “wrong” and the assertions made in their latest crime advisory regarding The Bahamas are “not true,” National Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage insisted yesterday, a day after the US released a security message urging its citizens and visitors in Nassau and Paradise Island to exercise heightened personal security awareness.

Freeport doctor charged with rape

THE trial of a Freeport doctor for rape and indecent assault opened yesterday in the Supreme Court in Grand Bahama with testimony from the virtual complainant and a medical doctor.

DNA unveils Grand Bahama candidates

THE Democratic National Alliance (DNA) has ratified three candidates in Grand Bahama who will run for the party in the next general election.

70 years of working for the same company

COMMITTED, loyal and hard-working are just a few words used to describe Pat Higgs, who, at 84, is still an employee of Rubins, the clothing and shoe retail company for which she has worked for 70 years this month.

Two arrested for dangerous drug possession

POLICE arrested two people for possession of dangerous drugs in separate incidents in Grand Bahama on Tuesday.

Bahama Parrot population shows recovery

THE endangered Bahama Parrot population continues to recover on the two Family Islands where they still live, thanks to national park protection and predator control co-ordinated by the Bahamas National Trust (BNT).

Butler & Sands brand Minnis a ‘divider’ as leader of the FNM

LONG Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner and Senator Dr Duane Sands yesterday castigated Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr Hubert Minnis, branding him a “divider” behind closed doors despite his claims to want to unify the organisation.

Truck drivers who blocked road say they were hired to carry out a job

THREE truck drivers accused of using dump trucks to block sections of West Bay Street close to Prime Minister Perry Christie’s home yesterday claimed they did so because they were hired to carry out a job.

Roberts: Follow procedure if you want early convention

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts yesterday blasted two veteran PLPs over attempting to “wash the party’s linens in public”, insisting that they both know the proper procedure to have their concerns heard and addressed internally.

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