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Bahamian dies in custody in Haiti

A BAHAMIAN man died in Haiti this week after nearly two years in custody by Haitian authorities, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration.

Convention speculation ‘an embarrassment for PLP’

TALL Pines MP Leslie Miller yesterday said the speculation surrounding the PLP’s convention and its leadership race are becoming an embarrassment. He said party members are attempting to “predict an outcome without knowing all the factors.”

BEC bribe probe ‘nearly complete’

ATTORNEY General Allyson Maynard-Gibson said yesterday that the probe into an alleged Bahamas Electricity Corporation bribery incident that took place over a decade ago is “nearly complete”.

PM ‘desperate’ for NHI to mark his legacy

A NOTED surgeon has insisted that Prime Minister Perry Christie is desperate to create and leave behind a legacy when he took over leadership of the committee appointed to plan and execute the implementation of National Health Insurance in January 2016.

Bain Town chapter of Women Against Crime to be commissioned at service

THE BAIN Town chapter of Women Against Crime will be commissioned at a special service on Sunday at the St Paul’s Baptist Church on Bias Street, Bain Town, at 3pm.

PLP promises ‘pie in the sky’

FORMER Progressive Liberal Party MP Philip Galanis yesterday said the country has got worse over the past three years under Prime Minister Perry Christie’s leadership, adding that the nation’s leader has some questions to answer as to how he can make things better.

Minnis backs two-term limit for Prime Minister

OPPOSITION Leader Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday, if elected, he would push legislation to limit the tenure of the prime minister to two terms, to prevent what is happening “right now with Prime Minister Perry Christie.”

Vasyli testimony may depend on outcome of legal discussions

WHETHER or not Donna Vasyli could be called to give a defence to murder allegations might be determined by the outcome of extensive legal discussions held yesterday.

Jailhouse wedding bridegroom withdraws drugs conviction appeal

A MAN, whose police station wedding drew a firestorm of criticism last year, withdrew his challenge yesterday to a conviction for possession of dangerous drugs with intent to supply.

Aisha aiming high for science award

AISHA Bowe, the youngest person with Bahamian heritage to work for NASA, is among five contenders for an award by a major American online media outlet.

Prime Minister goes to UN

PRIME Minister Perry Christie led a delegation to New York Thursday where he will join other world leaders at the 70th Session of the United Nation’s General Assembly.

Why the silence from government over landfill?

DEMOCRATIC National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney yesterday criticised the government for its silence and inaction in addressing the direct health concerns created by persisting issues at the New Providence landfill.

Clubs and Societies 09/25/15

Bahamas Autism Awareness Campaign. - Nassau Airport Development (NAD) company has presented Reach Bahamas with a donation that included contributions made by generous passengers who recently traveled through Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA).

Tropical Storm Ida meanders in mid-Atlantic

TROPICAL Storm Ida is forecast to move slowly northwards in the mid-Atlantic Ocean on Thursday night, with little strengthening predicted over the next two days.

Appeal is filed against overtime pay for police

THE Office of the Attorney General has filed an appeal to overturn a ruling ordering that overtime pay be given to police officers who worked 12-hour shifts within the last two years.

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