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Man held in jail charged with sex assault of 14-year-old girl

A 25-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl twice in the last year is behind bars after being remanded in custody.

Consortium to focus on building strong men

THE BAHAMAS will be hosting a “Men Get Involved” symposium to encourage men to be more active in raising young men in the community.

Clint Watson to leave OPM for new role at Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas

Clint Watson, the press secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, will take up his new role as general manager of the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas on June 16, it was confirmed last night in a statement.

Sweeting shares plans to create a ‘safe haven’ to assist animals that are neglected or abused

AGRICULTURE and Marine Resources Minister Clay Sweeting announced yesterday that his ministry plans to lease land to establish a safe haven for abused, neglected and special needs animals.

Bahamian named Freeman of City of London

A BAHAMIAN has been made a Freeman of the City of London - the first Bahamian to ever receive such an honour.

National Public Service Scholars Programme to be tabled soon

A NATIONAL Public Service Scholars Programme will be sent to Cabinet for approval, according to State Public Service Minister Pia Glover-Rolle.

Police hunt for man after sex attack on 17-year-old girl

Police are hunting a man after a sex attack on a 17-year-old girl who accepted a ride on Robinson Road Monday at about 3pm. The male driver of a small light blue vehicle is said to have driven her to his home off Robinson Road where he forced her out of the car and assaulted her.

Glover-Rolle’s ‘Superwash stimulus programme’ comment starts heated argument with FNM leader

RIVAL politicians sparred during an argument in the House of Assembly yesterday, as FNM leader Michael Pintard interrupted State Minister for Public Service Pia Glover-Rolle to refute allegations she made about the previous administration.

Coleby-Davis calls Meteorology Cadet Programme ‘very important initiative’

A LAUNCH was held yesterday for the Niccolo P Small meteorology cadet programme, which aims to give Bahamian students, aged 14-25, a pathway to learning about meteorology, science and climate change.

Pinder: Passport Office sees influx of applications after Privy Council citizenship ruling

ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said the passport office has received an influx of applications following the recent Privy Council ruling granting citizenship to children born out of wedlock to Bahamian men.

Attorney General’s office begins medical insurance benefit enrollment; govt pledges to cover 80 percent

ATTORNEYS and Magistrates of the Office of the Attorney General will be provided with medical insurance, it was revealed yesterday.

PM set to return to Jamaica for continuing discussions on Haiti

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis will be returning to Jamaica today to finish talks over the situation in Haiti in his official capacity as chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).

Draft legislation for a contributory pension plan to be soon made public

STATE Public Service Minister Pia Glover-Rolle said yesterday that a contributory pension plan will be presented soon to public sector unions for feedback.

UB signs $750k MOU with Nassau/Paradise Island Promotion Board

THE University of The Bahamas yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding with the Nassau/Paradise Island Promotions Board pledging $750k to establish a scholarship award and endowment fund to assist students in the culinary and tourism fields.

Nassau/Paradise Island Promotion Board ‘welcomes all businesses’ to Paradise island

A HIGH-RANKING representative of the Nassau/Paradise Island Promotion Board said the board welcomes all businesses to Paradise Island, especially those partnered with the entity.

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