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Halkitis ignores resignation calls as PLP supporters rally

FINANCE Minister Michael Halkitis walked into Parliament yesterday flanked by chanting Progressive Liberal Party supporters as Free National Movement leaders, standing yards away in Rawson Square, intensified calls for him to resign over his past role with Top Notch Builders.

Thompson slams BPL for 'excuses’ over power outages

OPPOSITION MP Kwasi Thompson accused Bahamas Power and Light of offering excuses rather than solutions for persistent power outages, saying the government has failed to deliver on promises to lower electricity costs and improve reliability.

Minister claims procurement transparency is improving

FINANCE Minister Michael Halkitis defended the Davis administration’s public procurement record yesterday, insisting the system is becoming more transparent despite opposition claims that ministries and state-owned enterprises have failed to comply with the law.

Finance Minister defends pension push amid $4.1bn liability warning

FINANCE Minister Michael Halkitis defended the Davis administration’s push for pension reform yesterday, warning that public pension liabilities are projected to climb by $4.1bn by 2032 as the government faces pressure over tax arrears and its broader fiscal strategy.

Prison acquiring equipment to stop contraband drone drops

CORRECTIONS Commissioner Doan Cleare said the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services is acquiring equipment to stop drones from dropping drugs and cellphones into the prison, warning that contraband smuggling threatens rehabilitation and could be used to intimidate witnesses or arrange killings outside the compound.

Police officers outline vehicle evidence in carjacking trial

POLICE officers testified yesterday that they photographed two vehicles allegedly tied to a 2022 armed carjacking near a shipping company on Carmichael Road, including the stolen car and the vehicle prosecutors say the suspects used before the robbery.

Man awaits sentencing for groping and defrauding woman

A MAN who admitted groping a woman and defrauding her of $350 at her New Providence home was released until his sentencing later this month.

Teen granted bail on charge of assault with a deadly weapon

A 17-year-old boy accused of assaulting a woman with a handgun last month in New Providence was granted bail yesterday.

Murder suspect fined $4,000for breaching bail for 80-days

A MAN awaiting trial for the 2021 murder of 10-year-old Kenron Dean was fined yesterday for breaching his bail for 80 days.

Downtown business manager pleads for help over human waste

A DOWNTOWN Nassau business manager said staff have been forced to repeatedly clean up suspected human waste left outside their property for nearly a year, calling for more police patrols in an area she said feels forgotten.

Police probe suspected arson after fire destroys Abaco trailer

POLICE in Abaco have launched an investigation into a suspected arson incident after a trailer was destroyed by fire in the Seven Hills Subdivision, North Abaco, on Sunday.

Unions split Labour Day parades amid political row

LABOUR Day unfolded with two competing marches in New Providence on Friday, with union leaders divided over the holiday’s direction and political party colours again fuelling complaints that the workers’ celebration has been overtaken by partisan display.

Three killed over deadly weekend

A FATHER of four was among three people killed in a bloody Labour Day weekend that left families grieving in New Providence and Grand Bahama.

St Vincent PM urges united front on climate threats

ST Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr Godwin Friday used a diplomatic visit to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday to urge countries to confront global problems collectively, warning that small island states cannot afford to ignore threats beyond their borders.

Police investigate viral video of Abaco man being slapped

A VIRAL video showing a man being slapped at least 19 times while others watch or laugh hysterically has prompted a police complaint and investigation.

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