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Hospital alert over rise in kids’ respiratory illness

PRINCESS Margaret Hospital is making the necessary adjustments to accommodate the rise in respiratory illnesses among children, hospital administrator Mary Lightbourne-Walker said.

Woman got a call to come outside - then was shot dead

A WOMAN in her 40s was fatally shot after she was prompted to come outside of her home by a phone call early yesterday morning, police said.

Two accused over vehicle part thefts

TWO men were charged in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with a series of vehicle and automotive part thefts in the nation’s capital.

Man denies two armed robberies

A MAN has denied involvement in two armed robberies in September 2011 as his trial began in the Supreme Court yesterday.

$2,000 fine for bail curfew breach

A MAN was fined $2,000 in Magistrate’s Court yesterday after admitting to breaking his curfew while on bail on two murder charges.

Works Minister inspects $60m Exuma infrastructure project

WORKS and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears and other officials were in Exuma on Friday to assess and inspect the progress of the $60m roadworks and infrastructure project on the island.

Union ‘in bad position’ as members ready ultimatum

BAHAMAS Public Service Union (BPSU) president Kimsely Ferguson will be faced with an “ultimatum” from union members as they are disgruntled with his leadership, this newspaper was told.

BPL meeting with hotels a ‘listening opportunity’

BAHAMAS Power and Light CEO Shevonn Cambridge said today’s meeting with hoteliers is more of a “listening opportunity”.

Retailers ‘understand’ minimum wage increase

MERCHANTS said they understand the move to increase minimum wage as it is necessary to help ease the cost of the living crisis within the country.

No decision - but damaged Columbus statue moved

THE statue of Christopher Columbus at Government House has been removed and will remain in storage until the government and stakeholders determine what to do with it.

Doctors alarm at outsourcing plan

CONSULTANT physicians at the Princess Margaret Hospital are upset with government’s proposed plan to “outsource” care to Doctors Hospital due to ward closures and renovations.

FNM names law it says govt broke over trip to Bermuda

FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard accused the government of violating the Public Finance Management Act when it used public money to pay for Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ controversial trip to Bermuda.

THREE MURDERS IN VIOLENT WEEKEND: Two shooting victims were out on bail

THREE people — including two men on bail for serious crimes — were shot dead in separate incidents over the weekend, police said.

Ministry revives nursing programme

IN reviving the nursing cadet programme, the Ministry of Health and Wellness is focusing on attracting the best recruits to be added to the health system across the country.

$5,000 donation handed to Exuma Junkanoo group

THE Bahamas Striping Group of Companies in collaboration with the Ministry of Works and Utilities on Friday presented an Exuma Junkanoo group with a cheque for $5,000 for the upcoming Junkanoo season.

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