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Public: Closing pharmacies was selfish

RESIDENTS called yesterday’s closure of several private pharmacies a selfish act leaving them in jeopardy.

Munroe defends recruits hired to fight crime

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe yesterday defended the work of people engaged by his ministry to assist in the nation’s crime fight following criticisms from former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis regarding their performance.

FNM members ‘expected to meet standard of behaviour’

FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said the party is going to make certain that members exhibit decorum and conform to a standard of behaviour.

GOVT WILL TALK TO PHARMACIES: Shut down has ended - for now

ECONOMIC Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis yesterday insisted the government will not reverse its decision to enforce new price control regulations despite the “unexpected” shutdown action taken by pharmacies yesterday.

Darville: We have enough drugs to cope with closures

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville yesterday gave an assurance that his ministry has the capability of accessing additional pharmaceutical drugs for the Bahamian public if needed should pharmacies continue to remain closed.

Father admits his $259k drugs guilt

A FATHER was sentenced to 18 months in custody yesterday after admitting to possessing $259,000 worth of marijuana police found because of a routine traffic stop of his son in 2019.

Man accused of touching 15-year-old sister’s breasts

A MAN was granted bail in Magistrate’s Court yesterday after being accused of touching his younger sister’s breast.

American woman hit police officer

AN AMERICAN woman was ordered to compensate a police officer yesterday after admitting to attacking him at a nightclub over the weekend.

Minister Munroe to raise issue of murders of people out on bail

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said yesterday he plans to meet with the Director of Public Prosecutions sometime this week concerning the issue of persons on bail being murdered.

Darville: We’re willing to talk on outsourcing

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said officials are still open for discussions to find the best solution after Princess Margaret Hospital consultant physicians expressed concerns over the government’s proposed plan to “outsource” care to Doctors Hospital.

Students to be tested for learning loss this month

ACTING education director Dominique McCartney-Russell yesterday confirmed the Ministry of Education has rescheduled the testing of students for learning loss, saying officials are now hoping to begin the exercises in November.

Dunkin for Boobies returns to help fight breast cancer

AFTER being on hold for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Radio House’s Dunkin for Boobies fundraiser returned last weekend.

Morgue ‘can handle’ major catastrophes after refurbishment

HEALTH Minister Dr Michael Darville said Princess Margaret Hospital’s Rand Lab has the ability to handle an influx of bodies following its recent refurbishment.

Minnis: Crime consultants failing

FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday criticised the Ministry of National Security’s consultants on their “ineffective” performance in helping to address the country’s crime problem, saying the workers are “receiving the people’s money” but are not producing the desired results.

Murdered just minutes after leaving house porch

LAKEITHRA Stubbs was shot dead minutes after stepping off her mother’s porch to walk to a relative’s house who lived down the street.

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