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Rufa awaits resident card pending court case outcome

THE Department of Immigration has not approved Canadian Bruno Rufa’s application for an annual homeowner’s resident card, pending the outcome of his trial in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on charges of illegally working in the Bahamas.

Murder suspect due to return to court at end of the month

A MAN awaiting trial on a murder charge appeared in Supreme Court yesterday for a case management hearing.

A $10m speed dream

THE quest to reignite motor racing in The Bahamas is moving closer to becoming a reality as Bahamas Speed Week Revival organisers look to building a $10m world-class race arena in western New Providence.

Bahamian beauty working to protect beauty of the nation

MISS Earth Bahamas Darronique Young began her work as a “beauty with a cause” when she met with principals of the Bahamas National Trust, to which she is assigned for a year.

Save The Bays aims to tackle climate change

SENIOR executives for Save The Bays have said they are better equipped, prepared and more energized than ever about tackling the looming threat of climate change.

Sandals named Caribbean’s leading hotel brand

SANDALS Resorts International was honoured at the 22nd Annual World Travel Awards’ Caribbean and The North America Ceremony held on October 17 at the Sandals Emerald Bay Golf, Tennis and Spa Resort.

COB president would not object to forensic audit

AMID concerns about financial management at The College of The Bahamas, COB president Dr Rodney Smith has said that while he does not believe a forensic audit of COB is necessary, he would not object to having one done.

Minnis calls for rebuilding contracts to be published

FNM leader Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday the opposition will “fully support” the government’s rebuilding efforts in the Family Islands affected by Hurricane Joaquin as long as the contracts for the work are published in the local dailies.

Tourist dies after being hit by garbage truck

A Canadian tourist became the country’s latest traffic fatality, after he was struck by a garbage truck and dragged several feet while attempting to cross the street, yesterday afternoon.

Arson suspected as second fire breaks out at shanty town

HOURS after Police Fire Services successfully contained a massive fire in the Gamble Heights shanty town on Sunday evening, officers had to be called in again early yesterday morning to battle a second blaze.

Broken radar claim is denied

TRANSPORT and Aviation Minister Glenys Hanna Martin yesterday said claims that the Department of Meteorology’s Doppler radar was non-operational as Hurricane Joaquin battered the central and southern Bahamas earlier this month were “erroneous”.

No answer yet on how much fuel leaked from tanks on Crooked Island

BAHAMAS Electricity Corporation Executive Chairman Leslie Miller yesterday confirmed that there was “some leakage” when fuel tanks were dislodged in Crooked Island during Hurricane Joaquin, however he said a full analysis had not yet been completed to determine how much fuel was lost.

Clean drinking water a priority

PAN American Health Organisation representative Dr Gerry Eijkemans yesterday said the agency has procured around $150,000 in relief supplies for the central and southern Bahamas as residents look to rebuild their lives in the aftermath of Hurricane Joaquin.

Defence Force and utilities praised by doctor

A DOCTOR returning after a four-day stint in Clarence Town, Long Island, has praised the Royal Bahamas Defence Force team, BEC and BTC employees for the work they are doing to restore essential services to the community.

Work yet to begin on restoring power to Crooked Island

DESPITE the Bahamas Electricity Corporation having restored supply to “over 70 per cent” of Family Island customers affected by Hurricane Joaquin, “no actual work” has started at Crooked Island because of all of the damage done to its infrastructure by the category four hurricane.

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