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Regulations on drones come into effect today

THE Ministry of Transport and Aviation has reminded the public that regulations governing the operation of drones will take effect today.

FNM holds prayer breakfast

FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis attended a prayer breakfast in Grand Bahama on Saturday, calling for unity among party members.

State funeral to be held for former senator

A STATE-recognised funeral will be held for former senator Edwin “Wykee” Brown on Friday, February 5, at 11am at Bethel Baptist Church, Meeting Street.

BTC switches on TV product in Bimini

BAHAMAS Telecommunications Company (BTC) has celebrated a new milestone: the official launch into the market of its new FLOW TV package to residents and businesses in Bimni, along with its internet, voice and mobile services.

Hyo-Joo Kim wins Pure Silk-Bahamas Classic

HYO-JOO Kim, of South Korea, held onto a two-stroke lead over the closing holes of the Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic on Sunday to win the tournament amid spectacular scoring from a host of leading names on the Ocean Club course, Paradise Island.

Nordqvist and Hull share Pure Silk-Bahamas third round lead

ANNA Nordqvist and Charley Hull converted birdies on the par-five 18th hole on Saturday to nose ahead of the field by one stroke after three rounds of the $1.4 million Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic.

Man dies after vehicle plunges into sea

Police are investigating the death of a man after his car plunged into waters off Clifton Pier on Friday.

Four men shot after altercation at club

Police are hunting for suspects after four men were shot early on Saturday morning.

Grand Bahama homicide victim identified

Grand Bahama Police have identified the island’s first homicide victim of 2016 as 23-year-old Eleazor Louis, of Caravel Beach, Freeport.

BAMSI will be completed by 'beginning of next school year'

The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) will be completed by the beginning of the next school year, Minister of Agriculture V Alfred Gray said on Friday.

Pilot in human trafficking case walks free

A PILOT awaiting trial on allegations of human trafficking and withholding the identification of his alleged victims more than three years ago was discharged of the crimes in Magistrates Court on Friday.

Court of Appeal rules contempt proceedings against Keod Smith will continue

CONTEMPT proceedings will continue for a lawyer who made accusations of bias on the part of a judge presiding over a judicial review, the Court of Appeal ruled on Friday.

Demolition prompts group to seek legal action

The managing director of a local outreach organisation is seeking legal action after last week’s demolition of the group’s Pine Barren Road property left dozens homeless.

Gift to hospital to help care for those in need

THE Princess Margaret Hospital yesterday received four new dialysis machines and a fully-equipped mammogram workstation as a part of two unique fund raising efforts - all components Health Minister Dr Perry Gomez said would certainly aid scores of Bahamians as National Health Insurance (NHI) looms.

Health officials: You can take steps to stop Zika virus

HEALTH officials in the country yesterday advised the public to limit potential mosquito breeding sites in an effort to thwart the Zika virus - a mosquito borne illness the World Health Organisation said has spread “explosively.”

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