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Former DNA candidate Wayne Munroe joins the PLP

DNA Leader Branville McCartney yesterday said he was caught by surprise over the Progressive Liberal Party’s official announcement that attorney Wayne Munroe, QC, joined the PLP on Monday.

Baha Mar staff ‘likely’ to be paid until $21m runs out

ALTHOUGH the Supreme Court has approved the appointment of provisional liquidators to ensure that Baha Mar’s resources are not depleted, the resort’s Bahamian workers are still likely to be paid until the $21m set aside by the Christie administration for salaries runs out, according to Attorney General Allyson Maynard-Gibson.

Symonette open to FNM/DNA link

FORMER Deputy Prime Minister Brent Symonette yesterday said he is open to brokering discussions with the FNM and DNA, suggesting that a coalition of some sort between the two groups provides voters the “best possible choice” in the next general election.

Police warn on how to avoid becoming a victim of car theft

POLICE have increased patrols in eastern and northeastern New Providence after seeing a “spike” in armed robberies and car thefts in those areas, Assistant Commissioner of Police Stephen Dean said yesterday.

Grandmother’s plea for help to avoid homelessness

AN ELDERLY woman, who said she was forced to leave her home after an electrical fire, said today is her last day receiving housing assistance from the Department of Social Services and if she does not receive help from the public she and her grandson will be homeless.

Bahamasair rejects claims posted on website

BAHAMASAIR officials yesterday defended the airline against “erroneous” and “malicious” claims they believe were posted online by an employee.

Court says no to murderer’s bid for psychiatric evaluation for appeal

THE Court of Appeal yesterday dismissed a lawyer’s request for a convict to undergo a psychiatric evaluation and the results be considered for the convict’s appeal against a murder conviction.

Protestors say businesses are suffering - with no room for a power rate hike

STANDING in front of the closed Butler’s Food World, members of the Coalition of Concerned Citizens said that businesses continue to fall prey to high electricity rates and are opposing any further rate increase on Grand Bahama.

Western air unveils $6m terminal in Freeport

WESTERN Air opened its new $6 million passenger terminal and maintenance facility in Freeport at the weekend, the final realisation of a dream for the airline’s president and CEO, Rex Rolle, and his family.

Power company staff host back to school giveaway

EMPLOYEES of the Grand Bahama Power Company hosted a back-to-school giveaway and fun day on Saturday at the grounds of its headquarters on Pioneer’s Way.

Back in uniform to help children back to school

STAFF at NUA Insurance Agents and Brokers caught the start of school year spirit last week with its annual back-to-school Friday.

Kingdor National Parkinson Foundation making moves in the Bahamas

AS with any other non-profit organisation, the Kingdor National Parkinson Foundation relies heavily on the generosity of others. To thanks its sponsors as well to continue to raise awareness of Parkinson’s disease, the foundation recently hosted a meet and greet.

BREAKING NEWS: Magistrate rules former Senator John Bostwick II 'has case to answer'

MAGISTRATE Andrew Forbes ruled on Tuesday morning that former Free National Movement Senator John Bostwick II does have a case to answer to concerning the alleged discovery of 10 rounds of ammunition in a backpack at the Grand Bahama International Airport last May.

Minister blasts claim PLP supporter given $500,000 school contract

EDUCATION Minister Jerome Fitzgerald yesterday criticised former Ministry of Housing Parliamentary Secretary Brensil Rolle for alleging that the $500,000 contract to repair the Rum Cay All-Age School was given to a PLP supporter.

Five-month delay sought in Vasyli murder case

THE Office of the Attorney General’s “Swift Justice” initiative came under scrutiny yesterday when senior counsel from that office sought a five-month delay of a high-profile Old Fort Bay murder case because of an outstanding forensic evidence report.

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