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Doctors resume talks with govt

LABOUR Minister Pia Glover-Rolle said that negotiations between the government and health unions are progressing, with hopes of finalising new industrial agreements by next month.

Mitchell: White trying to smear foreign service

MINISTER of Foreign Affairs Fred Mitchell last night said St Anne’s MP Adrian White was trying to “smear” the foreign service when he claimed the government had bought at least three luxury BMW vehicles for its embassy in Washington DC.

White criticises govt’s purchase of three BMWs for country’s embassy in Washington

ST Anne’s MP Adrian White criticised the government’s acquisition of luxury vehicles for the country’s embassy in Washington, DC, highlighting that Grand Bahama has struggled to maintain its fire equipment.

Govt passes bills reorganising Foreign Affairs as Pintard tries to address mace incident

THE Davis administration passed legislation to reorganise the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after debate on the bills was cut short when Opposition Leader Michael Pintard attempted to address a controversial incident that led to his and his colleagues’ suspension from Parliament last month.

CV Bethel teachers sit-out after student fight and amid concerns for their safety

SOME CV Bethel High School teachers engaged in a sit-out after an incident involving a student fight that culminated in an argument with a teacher.

Darville: We are not in panic mode over HMPV virus

HEALTH Minister Dr Michael Darville sought to reassure the public yesterday that there is no cause for panic over an increase in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in China, noting that samples from people presenting flu-like symptoms have been sent to a lab in Panama for analysis.

Minister of Health reaffirms Bahamas’ support of World Health Organization

HEALTH Minister Dr Michael Darville yesterday reaffirmed The Bahamas’ support for the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order withdrawing his country from the organisation.

Thompson: Vendors at Port Lucaya Marketplace facing ‘desperate situation’

KWASI Thompson, Member of Parliament for East Grand Bahama, said the straw vendors at Port Lucaya Marketplace are facing a “desperate situation,” and that a vendor had passionately advocated for better conditions right up until her death last week.

Bell: Govt reviewing Rent Control Act to address rental affordability

HOUSING Minister Keith Bell said the government is reviewing the Rent Control Act in response to skyrocketing rental prices and growing concerns over affordability for Bahamian families.

Daughter still waits ‘to find peace and closure’ over father’s hit-and-run death

FOUR months have passed since 55-year-old Doyle Russell was tragically killed in a hit-and-run on Madeira Street, leaving his family devastated and desperate for answers about who robbed him of his life.

Man charged for Geovani’s murder

A 26-year-old man named in a United States indictment last month has been charged with the murder of 38-year-old Geovani Rolle, the father of two.

White questions Laroda on ZNS’ inauguration trip cost

SOCIAL Services, Broadcasting, and Information Minister Myles LaRoda could not confirm the cost of ZNS’s Washington, DC, trip for Donald Trump’s inauguration yesterday after St Anne’s MP Adrian White claimed it exceeded $200,000.

Police officer admits trying to have a sexual relationship with teen girl

A POLICE corporal was remanded into custody yesterday after he admitted to trying to pursue a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old girl last year.

Munroe: Efforts under way to fix GB fire trucks

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said efforts are underway to address the lack of functional firefighting equipment in Grand Bahama, revealing that all fire trucks on the island were submerged in salt water during Hurricane Dorian in 2019, leading to breakdowns and costly repairs.

Killer slit the throat of victim

A MAN was remanded into custody yesterday after admitting to killing Heston Adderley by slitting his throat with a box cutter in Centreville last year.

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