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Labour Department dismisses claim workers unfairly terminated from Celebration Key

CLAIMS that dozens of Bahamian workers have been unfairly terminated at Celebration Key were rejected yesterday by the Department of Labour following an investigation into the matter.

Govt to introduce pilot programme using AI to monitor elderly patients’ health

ELDERLY patients in The Bahamas could receive continuous care through a new artificial intelligence platform that tracks their health and reminds them to take their medication.

Reid: Neely said he felt branded a criminal by the legal system even when charges didn’t stick

CARLOS Reid says his last conversation with alleged gang leader Duran Neely revealed a man who felt repeatedly branded a criminal by the legal system, even when charges against him did not stick.

Foreign Affairs requests probe after COI claims govt ‘selling passports like candy’

THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has asked police to investigate claims by Coalition of Independents (COI) Chairman Charlotte Green that the government is “selling passports like candy.”

Davis accuses Opposition leader of plagiarising PLP’s crime plan

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday accused Free National Movement Leader Michael Pintard of plagiarising a crime plan his party released more than a decade ago.

Police denied mom viewing burned son’s body at scene

THE grieving mother of 13-year-old Montana Ferguson was left shattered yesterday when police denied her pleas to view her son’s body as it lay in the ruins of a house fire that claimed his life.

Davis gives no comment on Watson’s nomination

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis would not say yesterday if ZNS general manager Clint Watson would receive the Progressive Liberal Party’s (PLP) nomination for Southern Shores, but added: “He’s expressed interest for running for quite some time.”

High alert after ‘Monster’ killed

POLICE and prison officials are on high alert after the fatal shooting of alleged gang leader Duran Neely - known as “Monster” - with authorities fearing his death could trigger violent retaliation.

Police linked ‘Monster’ Neely to Dirty South gang for decades

Police linked Duran “Monster” Neely to the Pinewood Gardens–based Dirty South gang for more than a decade - but case after case brought against him collapsed in court.

Senator Seymour says she will not seek office in upcoming general election

FREE National Movement (FNM) Senator Maxine Seymour announced yesterday that she will not seek elected office in the upcoming general election, though she pledged her continued loyalty to the party and commitment to public service.

Govt to introduce electronic medical records as they seek to digitise healthcare system

THE Bahamas is set to introduce electronic medical records before the end of the year, marking a major step towards a fully-digitised healthcare system, according to Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Michael Darville.

Man accused of stabbing two people to undergo psychological evaluation

A MENTALLY ill man was ordered to undergo a psychological evaluation in prison after being accused of a stabbing two men with a knife on the same day.

$8,000 Bail granted for man accused of causing fatal traffic accident in Exuma

A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused of causing a fatal traffic accident in Exuma that claimed the life of young father Kevon Taylor.

Six months jail for man admitting to injuring someone with a rock in attack

A MAN was sentenced to six months in prison yesterday after admitting he injured another man with a rock during an altercation on Marathon Road last December.

Two weeks prison for bail violation for man waiting for attempted murder trial

A MAN awaiting trial for the 2024 attempted murder of Rayshuan Rolle was remanded on Monday after admitting to breaching his bail conditions.

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