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False claims on social media over permits

CLAIMS circulating on social media were dismissed yesterday by the Ministry of Labour and Immigration.

Passport Office is opened on Cat Island

PRIME Minister Phillip Davis returned to his constituency yesterday to open Cat Island’s first passport office in a move that was welcomed with open arms by residents there.

Ambassador visits Grand Bahama and Eleuthera

AMBASSADOR Cindy McCain, the United States Representative to the United Nations Agencies in Rome, travelled to Grand Bahama on Monday and was taken on a tour of the eastern part of the island.

Pelican Bay Resort renovation is ‘good for Grand Bahama’

TOURISM arrivals have reached seven million for 2022 in figures revealed so far, according to Minister of Tourism, Investment and Aviation Chester Cooper.

New Airport among infrastructural improvements planned for Cat Island

CONSTRUCTION for a new airport on Cat Island should begin no later than May, Prime Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis revealed yesterday. “The way it’s looking, we should be able to have shovels in the ground no later than May of this year,” he said.

‘No surprise’ at increase in sex crimes, say activists

ACTIVISTS said the increase of sex crimes is “not surprising”, arguing that the government has continuously failed to prioritise laws that protect women.

Pintard calls for report on Coleby-Davis investigation

FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said the government is duty-bound to give a complete report into the police investigation of claims made against Housing and Transport Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis.

DAVIS: STAY OUT OF MY BUSINESS – PM hits back at FNM leader over calls for reshuffle

PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis insisted yesterday that he has no plans to shuffle his Cabinet at this time after calls from FNM leader Michael Pintard for him to do so, saying the opposition needs “to stay out of my business”.

57-year-old man accused of rape of 21-year-old woman remanded

A 57-year-old man was sent to prison yesterday after being accused of raping a 21-year-old woman earlier this month.

Accused granted bail in unlicenced firearm and ammunition case

A MAN was granted $7,500 bail in court yesterday after being accused of having a loaded pistol in New Providence last week.

Man fined $2000 for possession of marijuana with intent to supply

A MAN was fined $2,000 in court yesterday after admitting to having more than 10 ounces of marijuana.

Pair who deny violating bail are granted bail by court again

TWO men were granted bail in Magistrate’s Court yesterday after denying that they violated their bail conditions while on release for separate charges of attempted murder and armed robbery.

Hundreds of jobs on the way for residents of South Abaco

SOUTH Abaco residents have been told to get ready for the “hundreds of jobs and economic activity” that the proposed Kakona South Abaco Development will bring to the island, with airport redevelopments not far behind.

‘Definitely have elements of possible malpractice’ at hospital says Minister of Health and Wellness

WITH allegations of negligence at Princess Margaret Hospital, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said the hospital “definitely” has “elements of possible malpractice”, adding it was up to officials to minimise such incidents.

‘Slight uptick’ in COVID-19 numbers seen at PMH

COVID-19 units at Princess Margaret Hospital are full due to a slight increase in cases, a hospital official said.

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