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Bank hopes for more Sand Dollar uptake

A CENTRAL Bank official said the institution has plans to get the country’s commercial banks on board with the use of the digital Sand Dollar this year to increase uptake with the general public.

Eco-tour company back after Dorian

AN eco-tour company has resumed its tour operation in East Grand Bahama following the long road to recovery since Hurricane Dorian.

100 youths enlist in guard scheme

NEARLY 100 young people from throughout the country that have enlisted in the Bahamas National Youth Guard programme are in Grand Bahama for three months of training at the Police College in Freeport.

The first of many Phoenix Awards

THE Government High School Alumni Association held its inaugural Phoenix Award presentation on Saturday at the University of The Bahamas Performing Arts Centre.

Search for four people after man assaulted and robbed

Police are searching for four people who assaulted and robbed a man shortly after 11pm on Thursday.

New home delight as Bahamians receive keys

FIVE Bahamians received keys to their new homes yesterday in the newly unveiled Frank Rutherford Close, an Arawak Homes subdivision off Prince Charles Drive.

1,400 mangroves planted in Abaco

MORE than 1,400 mangroves have been planted in Abaco this week as part of the Northern Bahamas Restoration Project.

China gives $170,000 of medical equipment

CHINA has donated three containers of supplies to help Princess Margaret Hospital.

George Smith: We must do more to help poor

A FORMER Cabinet minister is adamant that more must be done to help people escape the shackles of poverty.

‘Church must have say on marital rape’

BISHOP Walter Hanchell said legislators cannot deny the church “its say” on the issue of marital rape in response to some who criticise the government for continued consultations on the matter.

‘We are dealing with immigration problem’

DESPITE some critics saying the government is not doing enough to clamp down on illegal immigration, Prime Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis insisted yesterday that his administration is addressing the problem.

PM SETS OUT TOP THREE PRIORITIES: Economy, education and crime leading government agenda

PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis said his administration will focus on three key areas over the next 12 months: the economy, education and crime.

Bail granted over death of brother’s alleged killer

A MAN was granted bail by the Supreme Court yesterday in connection with the alleged murder of a man he says killed his brother.

$4,500 fine for man over marijuana find

A MAN was fined $4,500 in court after admitting to having 2.5lb of marijuana shipped to him under someone else’s name.

Mental evaluation ordered after arson attack on home

A MAN was ordered to have a mental evaluation yesterday after being charged in connection with a recent home arson.

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