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Women’s rights activists sceptical of govt plan to build women’s shelter

SOME women’s rights advocates are sceptical of the government’s plan to build a shelter for women victims of abuse.

PAC looks into Consumer Protection Commission agency rental space concern

FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard said the deputy chairman of the Consumer Protection Commission expressed concerns to the Public Accounts Committee about the selection process surrounding the agency’s new rental space.

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Mitchell and GBPA spar over investments

IN response to Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ criticisms that the Hawksbill Creek Agreement model does not work, the Grand Bahama Port Authority said Freeport’s economy is showing signs of recovery with more than $1.5 billion in foreign direct investments well underway.

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FNM Leader calls on Davis to confirm Frazier as DPP

FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard said the Davis administration should quickly confirm Acting Director of Public Prosecutions Cordell Frazier in the substantive position given the many politically sensitive cases she may be required to address.

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Pintard says PM misled on budget taxes claim

FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard accused Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis of misleading Parliament, saying bills tabled last week show that the government is raising taxes.

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Murder count at 50 as two men killed on the weekend

TWO men were killed over the weekend, bringing the murder tally for the year to 50.

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$1M LAWSUIT FILED BY AZARIO FAMILY: Lawyer for police officers is appealing the ‘homicide by manslaughter’ ruling

THE family of Azario Major is seeking more than $1m in damages for the police-involved killing of their relative, according to a writ filed in the Supreme Court.

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Police seek three suspects after man shot multiple times

Police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying and locating three men who are responsible for shooting a man on Saturday afternoon.

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State-recognised funeral for Al Dillette

The state-recognised funeral for Al Dillette was held at the Pro-Cathedral of Christ the King in Freeport on Thursday.

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* SKYGuard Tropical Wx eAlert * Friday, 2nd June

Friday, 2nd June, 2023.

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* SKYGuard eAlert: Labour Day Parade *

Friday, 2nd June, 2023.

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Police outline safety measures and road closures for Labour Day

HEADING into the 62nd Sir Randol Fawkes Labour Day, police outlined some law and order measures and precautions for the public to adhere to during the weekend celebrations.

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Minister says PM will address NIB concerns next week

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis will address concerns relating to the National Insurance Board (NIB) next Wednesday, Economic Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis said on Thursday.