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FNM Senator finally gives public apology

MORE than a month after the she accused sitting Free National Movement (FNM) members of Parliament of being “jealous” of party chief Dr Hubert Minnis, Senator Lanisha Rolle publicly apologised to those she offended.

The Pointe 'will be built on time'

SENIOR Vice President of China Construction America (CCA) and President of The Pointe Daniel Liu has said the greatest difference between Baha Mar and the Bay Street development is there is no shortage of money to fund construction and it will be completed on time.

DNA leader hits out over continuing landfill fires

DEMOCRATIC National Alliance (DNA) Leader Branville McCartney said the Bahamas will “lose out on potential investors and tourists” if officials do not get a handle on the frequent fires the New Providence Landfill.

NIB prepares to launch online services

IN a bid to modernise how government conducts its business, the National Insurance Board (NIB) is preparing to introduce the next phase of its multi-million dollar web based system allowing customers to access NIB services online.

Symonette: Party will settle its differences

FORMER Deputy Prime Minister Brent Symonette has said he is confident that the Free National Movement (FNM) would be able to settle its internal differences ahead of the next general election.

DNA: Govt looking after foreigners over Bahamians

DEMOCRATIC National Alliance (DNA) Leader Branville McCartney yesterday slammed the Christie administration for the workforce deal it struck with The Pointe’s Chinese developer, charging that the government “prefers” looking after the interests of foreigners than that of Bahamians.

Murder suspect: I was a cocaine dealer not a killer

BASIL Black told the Supreme Court yesterday that he was a “cocaine” pusher but not a killer and denied shooting his 15-year-old girlfriend outside a sports bar in Eight Mile Rock over a year ago.

Legal debate in child porn trial of ex-cop

A MAGISTRATE has asked for submissions from a lawyer defending a former police constable against voyeurism allegations on whether the accused should have been tried in Supreme Court instead of the lower court.

Clubs and societies: 03042016

Antique Auto Club of The Bahamas. - The Antique Auto Club of the Bahamas is very pleased to announce that proceeds from the 29th Annual Antique Auto Show and charity Cook-out, to be held at the Arawak Cay Cultural Centre (Fish Fry!) on Saturday, April 2, are to be donated to the Sir Victor Sassoon (Bahamas) Heart Foundation to help an eight-month-old girl with urgently needed life-saving surgery.

Bahamas in the spotlight thanks to Sports Illustrated star

THE Bahamas continues to receive international publicity thanks to Sports Illustrated unveiling of the historic, multi-platform launch of its 2016 swimsuit calendars, which features three covers, one of which was shot in the Exumas.

Appeal against extradition dismissed by judge

A JUDGE yesterday dismissed the constitutional applications of the final three of 11 men against whom Court of Appeal judges upheld an extradition order demanding their surrender to the United States to face drug trafficking charges.

Crowd gathers for historic day

OUTSIDE the House of Assembly yesterday, more than a hundred people bore witness as the four Constitutional (Amendment) Bills on gender equality were passed.

Immigration officer will not face trial over rape claim

A SENIOR immigration officer will not stand trial in the Supreme Court on a rape allegation after a magistrate determined that his alleged victim’s testimony was not credible.

‘Change will help LGBT community’

MEMBERS of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community voiced support yesterday for the passing of four Constitutional (Amendment) Bills on gender equality.

Rollins: Why I did not vote against any of the bills

DESPITE previous assertions that the impending referendum would not be successful, Fort Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins did not vote against any of the four Constitutional (Amendment) Bills yesterday, telling reporters that he did not want to rob his constituents of having their say on the issues.

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