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Promised marijuana legislation not yet released - but consultation starts ‘this month’

Consultation on marijuana legislation is to begin this month, deputy press secretary Keishla Adderley said yesterday.

Investigation ongoing after Buckeye oil spill

Environment and Natural Resources Minister Vaughn Miller said investigations remain active and ongoing into the fuel oil spill at Buckeye Bahamas Hub off Pinder’s Point, Grand Bahama.

Fishing Hole Road Bridge reopens after remediation

THE Fishing Hole Road Bridge reopened on Thursday following the completion of emergency remediation work of the causeway at Hawksbill Creek.

SKYGUARD SEVERE WX eALERT – Friday, 4th August

Friday, 4th August, 2023.

Rally to call for end to sexual violence against women and children

A RALLY will be held tomorrow at Christie Park calling for an end to sexual violence against women and children.

Thank you gift to school

Thanks to a donation by The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Anglican Cursillo Ministry, four classrooms on the H Block of St Anne’s School were outfitted with ductless air condition units last month.

Senior officer: Link between runaways and unlawful sex

A TOP police officer highlighted the connection between runaways and unlawful sexual intercourse activities, saying most young people reported missing are engaging in sexual acts.

LGBT on curriculum - but only to teach ‘what is out there’

ACTING Director of Education Dominique McCartney-Russell said making students aware of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community is a part of the education curriculum.

Pintard spells out hopes for Grand Lucayan buyer

FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said he hopes the Davis administration’s new potential buyers for the Grand Lucayan resort are up to scratch.

‘25 cent bus fare rise? Not approved by us,’ says ministry

THE Ministry of Transport and Housing said it had not approved a 25 cent bus fare increase.

Minister’s ‘concern’ for fire victims

SOCIAL Services Minister Obie Wilchcombe expressed deep concern about shanty town residents affected by a fire on Monday, saying officials will provide the victims with food, clothing, and other necessities.

Officer defends work in Deangelo Evans case

THE officer who investigated Deangelo Evans’ police-involved killing in 2018 defended the quality of his work yesterday under tough cross-examination from the lawyer representing Evans’ estate.

COVID ‘ISOLATION’ HINDERS STUDENTS: Conflict in classroom as pupils struggle after pandemic lockdowns

ACTING Education Director Dominique McCartney-Russell said students developed communication and motivation gaps during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to problems with conflict resolution in addition to the skills and knowledge loss that have worried educators.

24 months in jail over unlicenced firearm

A MAN on bail for murder was sentenced to 24 months in prison after admitting to having an unlicensed gun in his room in Gambier Village last week.

Accused over double shooting

A MAN is behind bars after being charged with a double shooting off Peter Street that left a 33-year-old man dead last weekend.

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