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Man arrested in connection with alleged rape on Cat Island

POLICE arrested a 30-year-old man on Thurday afternoon in connection with an alleged sexual assault and rape in Cat Island.

Over 100 employed by NIB ahead of National Health Insurance

OVER 100 unemployed Bahamians have been temporary employed by the National Insurance Board (NIB) to assist in the agency's upcoming "enhanced" registration campaign for National Health Insurance (NHI), Board officials said on Friday.

Court of Appeal judges uphold bail refusal for murder accused

COURT of Appeal judges ruled on Friday that a contractor's continued detention ahead of his murder trial is in the best interest of protecting public safety and the contractor's own life from vigilantism.

Former policeman in court on kidnapping and rape charges

A FORMER policeman appeared in Magistrates Court on Friday facing kidnapping and rape charges which could see him facing life imprisonment if convicted at trial.

NAGB’s chief curator cultivates international dialogue

The National Art Gallery of the Bahamas has secured international visual artist, photographer, publisher and art director Holly Bynoe as its chief curator.

Deputy Prime Minister cautions Straw Market vendors after US alert

DAYS after a recent crime advisory was issued by the United States Embassy in Nassau regarding alleged sex attacks against Americans by Jet Ski operators, Minister of Works Philip Davis advised Straw Market vendors to “count the cost” and understand the consequences of their actions. He spoke at the Straw Market Authority’s breakfast meeting at the Crab House and Seafood Emporium on Collins Avenue yesterday.

FNM ratifies eight candidates in countdown to election

THE Free National Movement last night, during its Central Council meeting, ratified eight candidates as it moves closer to completing its full slate of hopefuls to run in the 2017 general election.

NHI manager says variations being considered by govt

NATIONAL Health Insurance Project Manager Dr Delon Brennen yesterday said the government is considering variations on its universal healthcare scheme that allows for a practical partnership between public sector and private sector medical resources.

Suspect in killing of coach charged in court

TWO men made initial appearances in Magistrate’s Court yesterday afternoon separately charged in connection with two murders.

Officials in discussion with US over crime in the Bahamas

OFFICIALS are engaged in “certain discussions” with US diplomats about crime and the country’s gang problem, Prime Minister Perry Christie said yesterday.

Minister calls Butler-Turner ‘nasty, vicious opportunist’

TRANSPORT and Aviation Minister Glenys Hanna Martin criticised Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner yesterday, calling her a “nasty, vicious and vile political opportunist” after the MP accused her of lacking compassion toward the victims of alleged sexual assaults.

PM: It’s up to police chief

THE execution of the Christie administration’s “tougher measures” to combat crime now rests with the commissioner of police, Prime Minister Perry Christie said yesterday.

Man thought to have died while out exercising

A MAN was found dead near St Mary’s Hall on St Augustine’s College campus yesterday morning.

Businesses ‘unlikely’ to drop private health insurance

GOWEN Bowe, chairman of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC), said businesses are unlikely to drop existing private health insurance coverage for their employees when so many questions about the government’s proposed National Health Insurance scheme remain unanswered.

Students demand apology from college president for comments

COLLEGE of the Bahamas Union of Students President Keyron Smith yesterday demanded a “formal apology” from the college after he said President Dr Rodney Smith “portrayed an incorrect image” of students to the press.

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