Local News

Preparations for NHI to go beyond January launch date

CHIEF Medical Officer Dr Glen Beneby said while National Health Insurance will be launched in January 2016, preparations to improve every aspect of the country’s health system will continue far beyond the implementation date.

Abaco residents pay tribute to entertainer

ABACO residents are mourning a long-time friend, American entertainer Joy Martone, who died unexpectedly on September 8. She was 76.

Former ZNS reporter awaits ruling on evidence in false testimony case

A SUPREME Court judge is now contemplating the fate of a former ZNS reporter who is accused of giving false testimony while being cross-examined for his alleged involvement in defamatory websites and articles published against billionaire hedge fund manager Louis Bacon.

Festival’s return to Nassau ‘tremendous’

THE return of the Caribbean Muzik Festival to The Bahamas next month has been hailed as “a tremendous asset to the destination, one that celebrates the rich musical culture of the region” by one of the country’s leading resorts, SuperClubs Breezes.

Resort gives patrol boat to police

A NEW, fully-equipped 18ft vessel has been donated to the Royal Bahamas Police Force for marine patrols in East End Grand Bahama and the surrounding cays.

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Bahamas Sickle Cell Association. - This year for the first time the month of September is being recognised in The Bahamas as Sickle Cell Awareness Month.

Men wanted in Holmes Rock murder probe turn themselves in to police

THREE men wanted by police turned themselves in for questioning and are assisting officers with their investigation into the double murder at Holmes Rock, Grand Bahama.

Trio involved in fight that led to student’s stabbing to be sentenced next week

A JUDGE yesterday said in six days’ time he will decide on the sentence for three men involved in an after-school scuffle that led to the fatal stabbing of a C V Bethel student.

FNM women make donations to help save people’s lives

THE Free National Movement Grand Bahama Women’s Association has made donations to two local organisations that are committed to saving lives, the Bahamas Air Sea Rescue Association (BASRA) and the GB Cancer Association.

Dorsett goes to St Lucia for climate conference

KENRED Dorsett, pictured, left The Bahamas yesterday to join other Caribbean environment ministers in St Lucia for discussions ahead of the United Nations Climate Change conference in Paris, France, in December.

Gomez passes Election Court brief to Munroe

ATTORNEY Wayne Munroe said there are issues of practicality when it comes to State Legal Affairs Minister Damian Gomez’s declaration to file Election Court petitions to make the Killarney and Long Island House of Assembly seats vacant.

Christie more optimistic on Baha Mar

PRIME Minister Perry Christie said yesterday that his optimism for a successful outcome to the Baha Mar debacle has risen considerably after a Delaware Bankruptcy Court judge dismissed Baha Mar’s Chapter 11 proceedings on Tuesday.

Sands: Medical skill has kept murder count below 200

FORMER FNM Senator Dr Duane Sands said yesterday that were it not for “skilled” nurses and doctors at the Princess Margaret Hospital the murder count for the year “would be 200 by now”.

PM says ‘I am the leader’ - but no word on his future

PRIME Minister Perry Christie avoided saying yesterday if he will make a bid to remain leader of the Progressive Liberal Party at its convention in November, but told reporters: “I am the leader of the party.”

Security surveillance blacked out the night before Vasyli murder

SECURITY surveillance blacked out the evening before a millionaire podiatrist was found dead at his home in Old Fort Bay, a Supreme Court jury heard yesterday.

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