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Body cams soon to be worn by prison officers after recent abuse claims

AMID ongoing allegations of abuse at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services, Prison Commissioner Doan Cleare says officers will soon begin wearing body cameras, a move he hopes will reduce legal claims against the government.

Activist rejects Ingraham’s claim ‘women lack urgency’

WOMEN’S rights advocate Marion Bethel rejects suggestions that Bahamian women lack urgency in confronting discriminatory citizenship laws.

Pastor dies at prayer meeting

A BELOVED local pastor died of a sudden heart attack while praying with church members at RM Bailey Park on Saturday morning – just days before his daughter’s 25th birthday and weeks ahead of Father’s Day.

Caribbean Women in Leadership honour eight Bahamians for their contributions to country and female leaders

Eight pioneering Bahamian women were honoured at Government House for their contributions to national development and for laying the groundwork for future generations of female leaders.

One dead and one in hospital in Pinewood shooting

One man is dead and another injured after a double shooting in the Pinewood area yesterday.

Police investigate suspected suicide in South Andros

POLICE launched an investigation into what they suspect to be the suicide of a 21-year-old man whose body was found early Saturday morning in The Bluff, South Andros.

Govt moving ahead with planned upgrade of Bahamas Department of Correctional Services

AFTER years of delays and public scrutiny over dire prison conditions, the government is moving ahead with plans to expand the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services with key upgrades aimed at modernising the existing one.

New upgraded police headquarters to be built just west of current location on East Street

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said a new Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) headquarters will be constructed within the same East Street complex in New Providence where the current headquarters is located.

Privy Council rules lender’s $2.4m sale of luxury yacht ‘reasonable’

THE Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has upheld a lower court ruling requiring the owners of a luxury yacht, Maratani X, to repay more than $2.7m, rejecting claims that the vessel was sold recklessly and below value.

Court of Appeal upholds ruling of ‘wrongful and unfair’ dismissal of two workers from UB

THE Court of Appeal has upheld a trial judge’s finding that the University of The Bahamas failed to comply with mandatory procedures under the Employment Act when it dismissed two employees in 2020.

Ministry of Health hosts third annual Disaster Preparedness and Health Expo

THE Ministry of Health and Wellness hosted its third annual Disaster Preparedness and Health Expo on Friday under the theme “Every Day Counts, Act for Resilience Today".

First-ever organ transplant expected to happen before end of this year

THE country’s first live organ transplant surgery under the National Organ Transplant Programme is expected to take place at Princess Margaret Hospital before the end of the year, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Inspector gets leave from judge for judicial review in disciplinary matter

A SUPREME Court judge has ruled that a police inspector has an arguable case against the Commissioner of Police and the Attorney General, granting him leave to pursue a judicial review over disciplinary measures taken against him.

Rebuild of Victoria Court hoped to start by year’s end

NEARLY a month after a fire destroyed the roof of Victoria Court Complex, displacing dozens, residents are hoping that rebuilding can begin before the end of the year.

‘Abaco PLPs don’t want Pinder again’

KEY Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) supporters in Abaco want a candidate to challenge Central and South Abaco MP John Pinder in the party’s nomination race, citing dissatisfaction with his performance and attitude.

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