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Nurses ‘exhausted and fed up’ as some wait over four years for confirmation

BAHAMAS Nurses Union president Muriel Lightbourn is angered by how long it takes to confirm some nurses in their posts, saying some have been waiting since 2020.

PAC hopes to host public hearings on a variety of issues including freight tax and Bahamasair fares, says Opposition leader

OPPOSITION leader Michael Pintard hopes the Public Accounts Committee will host public hearings as it examines various issues, including Bahamasair costs to Haiti and Cuba.

Inquest into fatal shooting of two men by police begins

THE families of two men killed in a fatal 2017 police chase on Tonique William Darling Highway were asked to leave the courtroom yesterday as close-ups of one of the men’s blood-stained corpse lying on the sidewalk was shown after the inquest into the matter began.

Omar Archer’s unlawful arrest case dismissed

THE Supreme Court dismissed an unlawful arrest lawsuit Omar Archer brought against the government and ordered him to pay legal costs.

Pintard calls PM ‘dictator’ over press comment

FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis resembled a dictator when he urged the press to be more careful reporting violent crime.

‘Psychological evaluation required for organ transplant programme’

PEOPLE looking to participate in the government’s National Organs Transplant Programme will undergo psychological evaluation and counselling first, according to Health Minister Dr Michael Darville, who said some local nurses have already been trained for the programme and draft legislation is complete.

EXTRA PAYOUT OVER UNLAWFUL DETENTION: Court orders $396k settlement for Cuban held without charge

THE damages awarded to a Cuban-born man who was falsely and unlawfully detained at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre have increased by $148k after the Court of Appeal reviewed his case.

FNM leader discusses labour concerns with Trade Union Congress

FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard met with union leaders associated with the Trade Union Congress to discuss their labour concerns.

Man accused of sex assault of teen girl last September

A 32-year-old man was jailed yesterday after he was accused of sexually assaulting an 18-year-old girl last September.

Man charged with having a prohibited weapon and ammunition in his house

A 40-year-old man was granted $10,000 bail after police allegedly found a banner assault rifle and more than 100 rounds of ammunition in his house on Carmichael Road last week.

Man ordered to do community service after admitting to choking his female co-worker

A MAN was ordered to attend community service yesterday after he admitted to choking his female co-worker on the ground at Chances on Meadow Street earlier this month.

Mitchell says National Honours Committee could limit number of recipients in years to come

FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said the number of people receiving national honours will likely be limited over time.

Pinder: FNM choosing politics and theatrics over being tough on crime

ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder criticised Free National Movement legislators yesterday for abstaining rather than voting for amendments to the Bail Act, calling the opposition’s “political theatrics” a vote against being tough on crime.

Queen’s Staircase set to receive a $200k facelift

The Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board (NPIPB) has adopted The Queen’s Staircase to restore the popular tourist attraction to its former glory.

‘Govt to bring downtown rodent issue under control’

RODENTS have infested downtown for years, but Senator Randy Rolle, a Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation consultant, said a “multi–faceted” extermination approach would keep the pests away.

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