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Darville on RCI PI deal, fears there will be ‘nothing left’ for Bahamians

A LOCAL environmental activist is in fear of the country’s land being sold piece by piece to foreign companies, adding that something must be left for future generations.

Officials pay tribute to Minister Betty Thompson

TRIBUTES were paid to the late Minister Betty Thompson, with Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis hailing her as “a mighty woman of God”.

Sands: There’s no stifling of speech taking place in party

DESPITE reports that the party’s leadership tried to block former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis from speaking at constituency events, FNM chairman Dr Duane Sands said yesterday there is no stifling of speech taking place.

Davis: RCI work to start soon

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said Royal Caribbean International will break ground on its $110m beach club project on Paradise Island “almost immediately”, telling reporters his administration approved the project in part because tourists need more attractions.

COURT ORDER FOR FNM LEADERS: Party vice-chairman granted injunction on Pintard and Sands

THE Supreme Court has granted an injunction against Free National Movement leader Michael Pintard and party chairman Dr Duane Sands after legal action was filed last year by FNM vice chairman Richard Johnson who was suspended from attending FNM council meetings.

More than 100 repatriated

THE Immigration Department repatriated more than 100 migrants yesterday.

Man not granted bail for unlawful sex

A 37-year-old man was sent to prison yesterday accused of having sex six times with a 14-year-old girl last year.

$7500 bail for mom who beat son with pipe

A 38-year-old mother was granted bail in court yesterday after being accused of beating her 15-year-old daughter with a pipe.

Man fined $250 for theft of car battery

A MAN was fined $250 yesterday after he admitted to attempting to steal a woman’s car battery last week.

$15,000 donated to charities by Colina

THREE community outreach organisations each received $5,000 in donations from Colina Insurance Limited, as a part of the insurance agency’s annual International Women’s Day celebrations.

Who are the women who are your heroes?

International Women’s Day.

Persons on food assistance rose by 3,000 since February

THOUSANDS of Bahamians continue to receive assistance from the Ministry of Social Services’ food programme, with the number having climbed by some 3,000 since February, said Minister Obie Wilchcombe.

Munroe: ‘Unacceptable’ someone on six murder charges to be out on bail

AFTER a man, who was out on bail for six murders, was killed in a double homicide Monday, National Security Minister Wayne Munroe said it’s unacceptable that someone accused of multiple murders can be released on bail and added that his ministry intends to push the courts to keep suspected killers on remand.

FNM: PLP ‘cherry-picking’ who is accused of crimes

FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard accused the Davis administration of doing “everything to ensure” that its supporters who are accused of crimes “never come to court again” while alleging the government is targeting the opposition.

Flagraising ceremony held to mark start of Local Government Month

A FLAGRAISING ceremony was held at the National Insurance Building Complex on Monday as part of activities to celebrate Local Government Month.

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