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Call for govt to enforce litter laws to deal with indiscriminate dumping on Grand Bahama

Environmental activist Joseph Darville said indiscriminate dumping has now become a widespread problem in Grand Bahama, and law enforcement must be engaged to help tackle it.

Heavy rains impact roads across New Providence

HEAVY rain drenched New Providence yesterday, leaving some roads impassable while disrupting routines for many.

‘I feel like I’m a part of the country now’, says Olympic gold medalist

OLYMPIC gold-medalist Ramon Miller finally has light and water utilities connected to his home after a three-year battle to get the services he expected when the government gifted him land for his athletic achievements.

‘I would have agreed on Wartsila choice’

BAHAMAS Power and Light CEO Shevonn Cambridge said if he had been involved in installing Wartsila’s engines in 2019, he likely would have agreed with the decisions his predecessors made, choices that have since had difficult consequences for the company’s ability to provide reliable power.

Bill helps deal with increasing sexual assaults, says Munroe

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said the Protection Against Violence Bill would help the country grapple with increasing reports of sexual assaults.

PM ‘DISTURBED’ BY LATE OPPOSITION TO VIOLENCE BILL: Women’s leaders issue statement against latest legislation

THE House of Assembly passed the Protection Against Violence Bill last night after Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said he was disturbed and disappointed that some women’s groups announced their opposition to the bill at the “last hour”.

Man charged with murder of Frantwion Newton

A MAN has been charged with a double shooting off Market Street that left a young man dead last week.

Man fined $750 for trying to hit a police officer with his car

A MAN was fined $750 after trying to hit a police officer with a car at a station last week.

Man held without bail on charge of rape of 67-year-old woman

A 35-year-old man was imprisoned after being charged with raping a 67-year-old woman during a home invasion in Exuma last weekend.

Man granted bail on charge of intentional libel against his wife

A MAN was granted bail after he was accused of libel against his wife.

SKYGUARD SEVERE WX eALERT – Thursday, 27th July (3)

Thursday, 27th July, 2023.

Clarification

Minister for Grand Bahama Ginger Moxey misspoke during her speech in the House in relation to the number of potential contractors and employees who might be affected by investment in Grand Bahama Shipyard.

Skyguard Severe Weather Alert 27th July: Nassau (2)

STARTS: 07/27/2023 2:45 PM EDT EXPIRES: 07/27/2023 3:30 PM EDT

GB Popup Market and Expo to feature 35 young entrepreneurs

More than 30 young entrepreneurs will launch their new businesses at a Popup Market and Expo in Grand Bahama on Saturday at Bishop Michael Eldon School.

Davis calls Parliamentary Service Bill being passed ‘transformative’

ELECTED officials yesterday passed what Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis called perhaps the “greatest reformatory measure” impacting parliament’s operations since independence.

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