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Traffic victim’s biggest fear was leaving son alone

THE best friend of a 25-year-old woman who was killed in a traffic accident in Grand Bahama on Tuesday said the victim’s biggest fear was leaving her son in the world without her.

Daughters of US resident may already have been deported

LABOUR and Immigration Minister Keith Bell said yesterday that deportation documents signed several days ago may have included the two minor daughters of US resident Clairnise Louis.

BERMUDA COSTS ‘WILL BE’ PAID UP: PM admits PLP cheque did not cover full costs

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis was adamant yesterday “that everything will be reckoned” regarding his recent controversial trip to Bermuda and admitted that a $24,750 cheque paid to the Public Treasury by the Progressive Liberal Party as reimbursement did not cover the total of bills for the event.

Americans fined over possession of hemp

TWO Americans were fined in Magistrate’s Court yesterday on separate drug charges.

Bail granted for man accused of murder bid

A MAN was granted bail in the Supreme Court yesterday in connection with an alleged failed murder bid in early September.

Man accused over deadly boat tragedy

A MAN was granted bail in the Supreme Court yesterday in connection with the tragic sinking of a suspected migrant vessel that left 18 people dead in late July.

Kidney transplant plan launched

THE Ministry of Health and Wellness plans to launch a comprehensive kidney transplant programme, with the aim of performing ten transplants by the end of next year.

Commercial Enterprises Act ‘has to be repealed’

LABOUR and Immigration Minister Keith Bell said the Commercial Enterprises Act has to be repealed, adding that he has spoken with Attorney General Ryan Pinder about it.

Halkitis: I’m still waiting for ideas from retailers over price controls

ECONOMIC Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis said he is awaiting suggestions from retailers about the government’s expanded price control list.

Older men less likely to want marital rape outlawed

OLDER Bahamian men are less inclined than younger people to believe in the existence of marital rape - and also less likely to believe that it should be outlawed.

Survey shows those who favour coporal punishment

PEOPLE in The Bahamas influenced by biblical teachings were found to be most likely to support the use of corporal punishment on their children, according to a study in the International Journal of Bahamian studies.

Activist: Bishop’s statement important

A LOCAL activist says the Anglican Diocese’s support towards the amendments to the Sexual Offences Act, which will make marital rape a crime, is important, as many denominations have failed to publicly do the same.

Man in custody after over $400,000 confiscated

A man from Bernard Road is in police custody after being found in possession of over $400,000 in mixed currency on Tuesday.

Tough times - but people still gambling

DESPITE high inflation that has left many Bahamians scraping to make ends meet, people are still gambling, said one pioneer of the gaming industry.

PLP shows cheque for Bermuda trip payment

THE Progressive Liberal Party released a copy of a $24,000 cheque to the Public Treasury it said reflected payment from the organisation for Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’s recent trip to Bermuda.

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