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Tributes paid to Rodney Moncur

FORMER Senator Rodney Moncur, a firebrand radio personality, died on Thursday at the age of 68, prompting tributes from political leaders, community members and listeners.

Visitor experience 'not disrupted' by fire

A MASSIVE fire that broke out downtown last night has not disrupted the visitor experience, according to Tourism Director General Latia Duncombe.

FIRE UPDATES: Latest from the Bay Street fire

A FIRE swept through a series of buildings last night in Downtown Nassau, affecting the Bay Street and Elizabeth area. This rolling blog will give updates through the day on the developing situation.

Pinder: Govt deciding on technology platform to oversee cannabis licensing

THE government is nearing a decision on a technology platform to support the country’s cannabis licensing system, with Attorney General Ryan Pinder confirming yesterday that officials are still aiming to accept licence applications by July.

Davis to meet Rubio on Cuban workers and country’s financial crime laws

CONCERNS about The Bahamas’ enforcement of financial crime laws and its payments to Cuban healthcare workers will be at the centre of high-level talks involving Secretary of State Marco Rubio when Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis leads a delegation to Washington, DC, next week.

Pintard wants White to take Lewis’ place on PAC

THE Free National Movement wants Central Grand Bahama MP Iram Lewis to be replaced on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) following his defection from the party — but he remains a member for now.

Munroe: Criminal code being updated to include AI-generated scams

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said legislative reforms are underway to address the misuse of artificial intelligence.

Four Eleuthera families receive keys to new home at Ocean Hole Estates

FOUR families received keys to their new homes yesterday in Eleuthera’s Ocean Hole Estates, a 350-acre subdivision earmarked for extensive housing development.

‘Setbacks in Defence Force fleet due to upgrades and repairs’

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe revealed significant setbacks in the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) fleet, emphasising the need for repairs and upgrades as several vessels remain out of service due to damage or scheduled maintenance.

INFERNO: Victoria Court residents say spread could have been prevented

RESIDENTS of Victoria Court watched in horror yesterday as a fire they assumed would be quickly extinguished tore through their apartment building because New Providence appeared to lack enough functional fire trucks to stop it.

Rodney Moncur dies, aged 68

RODNEY Moncur, a former senator, social activist, and well-known radio personality, has died at the age of 68.

Major fire breaks out Downtown

A MAJOR fire broke out on Thursday evening in the Bay Street and Elizabeth area.

CARIFTA athletes and coaches celebrated

THE Bahamian CARIFTA Games athletes were celebrated yesterday in the House of Assembly, with parliamentarians from both sides of the aisle rising to recognise their achievements.

Bahamasair agrees to new industrial agreement with Public Managers Union

MIDDLE managers at Bahamasair expect to benefit from incoming salary adjustments, performance incentives, and expected travel benefits after a new industrial agreement was signed between the national carrier Bahamasair and the Public Managers Union (PMU).

Woman admits to choking and beating her boyfriend’s one-year-old daughter

A 28-year-old woman was remanded to prison yesterday after admitting she choked and beat her boyfriend’s one-year-old daughter on Sunday.

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