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Commissioner’s Residence assessed for preservation

THE Commissioner’s residence in Dunmore Town, Harbour Island, is being evaluated to determine its historical significance, potential restoration and future preservation.

Released Cubans now in Florida

THE two Cubans held unlawfully in prison for almost three years are now working in South Florida.

Mortgage relief still on government agenda

DURING his mid-year budget communication yesterday, Prime Minister Perry Christie said his government is a step closer toward providing long-promised mortgage relief to Bahamians.

Man accused of sex attack on girl aged 16

A MAN appeared in Magistrate’s Court yesterday accused of sexually assaulting a minor who was more than 20 years his junior.

Junkanoo carnival budget ‘around $3m’, says minister

THE budget for this year’s Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival has been cut by more than $8m and will likely be “around $3m,” Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe said yesterday.

Three arrests over tearing down of beach fence

POLICE yesterday arrested three persons in connection with the destruction of the fence torn down during a massive protest last week at Cabbage Beach.

PM hails cut in nation’s deficit

PRIME Minister Perry Christie, during his mid-year budget communication in the House of Assembly yesterday, said his administration’s fiscal plan “has been successful,” adding that the government has reduced the country’s deficit by almost 75 per cent.

Hundreds flock to Pearl Island job fair

HUNDREDS of Bahamians came out to the Pearl Island Bahamas job fair at Club Luna on West Bay Street yesterday looking for an opportunity to work at the new private resort complex expected to open soon off New Providence.

Baha Mar ‘complicated’ with no sign of opening

PRIME Minister Perry Christie gave no indication yesterday when Baha Mar will finally remobilise and open, stressing instead that the issue is “extremely complicated.”

Gender equality Bills move to the Senate for consideration

THE four Constitutional (Amendment) Bills were read for the first time in the Senate yesterday, moving the country one step closer to a long-promised gender equality referendum that seeks to give equal rights to men and women in the Constitution.

Bethel raises concerns over bail act amendments

FREE National Movement Senator Carl Bethel yesterday questioned the thinking behind the government’s proposed amendment to the Bail Act that seeks to punish persons who violate bail conditions.

Man in hospital after shooting

POLICE are investigating a shooting that left a man in hospital.

Three held over armed raid

POLICE in Grand Bahama have three people - two men and a woman - in custody as they investigate an early morning armed robbery yesterday.

Residents affected by Joaquin handed keys to new homes

TWO residents of Long Island who lost their homes to Hurricane Joaquin in October 2015 recently received the keys to newly built homes mortgage free.

Court will ‘do the right thing’ over officer’s murder

THE relative of a murdered off-duty police officer yesterday declared his family’s trust in the court to “do the right thing” concerning sentencing of the men a jury ruled to be responsible for the killing.

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