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Immigration Department launches investigation into allegations of officer misconduct

THE Department of Immigration has pledged a fair and thorough review of complaints following allegations of mistreatment by immigration offi

Man gets bail after being accused of injuring another man in physical altercation

A MAN was granted bail after being accused of injuring another man during a physical altercation on Taylor Street earlier this month.

Man sentenced to eight months in prison for stealing

A MAN was sentenced to eight months in prison yesterday after admitting to breaking a woman’s rear door in Kemp Road and stealing her property last week.

Woman given conditional discharge after admitting to stealing from Bay Street boutique where she worked

A WOMAN was granted a conditional discharge after admitting to stealing $184.25 worth of merchandise from a Bay Street boutique where she worked last month.

Public officers warned that rank and authority alone do not make effective leaders

PUBLIC officers were warned yesterday that rank and authority alone do not make effective leaders as the Ministry of National Security urged senior personnel across its agencies to embrace emotional intelligence, mentorship and influence while navigating rapid technological change.

School renovations underway ahead of new academic year

REPAIR and renovation works are underway at public schools ahead of the new academic year as Education Minister Chester Cooper toured schools.

Demolition of Port Lucaya Marina kicks off $21.8M redevelopment project

DEMOLITION of the derelict Port Lucaya Marina began on Thursday, launching the first phase of a $21.8m redevelopment aimed at reviving one of Grand Bahama’s most prominent tourism areas.

Minister touts Eleuthera progress on utility woes

A Cabinet minister yesterday said a renewable energy project is expected to bring much-needed electricity capacity to Eleuthera by year-end, while residents continue to voice concerns over persistent water outages in Harbour Island.

Health minister explains 'gap' in organ transplants

MORE than a year after the government launched its renal transplant programme with a landmark operation at Princess Margaret Hospital, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville says no date has been set for a second procedure as officials train a local team, secure equipment, renovate operating theatres and arrange free anti-rejection medication for recipients.

Thirty five Flamingo Air employees furloughed

THIRTY-FIVE Flamingo Air employees have been furloughed as the airline grapples with the fallout from the Independence Day plane crash that killed 10 people in North Andros.

Ministry didn't authorise removal of Shirley Street crash memorial

THE Ministry of Works and the management of the Church Street Plaza have denied responsibility for removing a roadside memorial honouring five young people killed in the Shirley Street traffic tragedy.

Dr Sands criticises GLP-1 Black Market

FORMER Health Minister Dr Duane Sands has branded people who buy discounted GLP-1 weight-loss drugs from unlicensed sellers “dumb”, warning that the black-market trade could expose them to potentially deadly complications.

Doctors Hospital performs 70 cardiac catheterizations to combat heart disease

HEART disease remains The Bahamas’ leading cause of death, with many people unaware they are living with the condition until it becomes life-threatening, according to Doctors Hospital Chief Medical Officer Dr Sheena Antonio-Collie.

Stepmother joins police efforts in search for missing Lynette Hooker

THE stepmother of Brian Hooker has offered to speak with investigators examining the disappearance of his wife, Lynette Hooker, saying authorities have not contacted her despite her decades-long connection to the family.

Man loses his appeal against his six-year sentence for Grand Bahama robbery

A MAN has lost his appeal against his six-year sentence for a 2020 Grand Bahama robbery after the Court of Appeal rejected his argument that no violence or threat of violence was used during the offence.

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