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Thompson: What happened to VAT-free holiday periods?

KWASI Thompson, MP for East Grand Bahama, has called on the Government to provide timelines for when it will announce dates for “critical” VAT-free initiatives that would provide savings to Bahamians locally.

‘Lil Duval hurt in collision

COMEDIAN Roland Powel, also known as ’Lil Duval, was injured on Tuesday night when a car hit an ATV he was riding.

Enough space in morgue to handle drowning victims

AUBYNETTE Rolle, managing director of the Public Hospitals Authority, said the Princess Margaret Hospital morgue is able to house the bodies of those who lost their lives in Sunday’s human smuggling incident.

Independence awards held

AS part of the country’s 49th independence celebrations, the National Independence Commission hosted an appreciation and awards ceremony yesterday.

Coalition calls for more effort to stop spills

A COALITION of environmental groups while praising the fast response to the July 20 oil spill at Great Exuma, called for improved spill prevention and preparedness as well as increased transparency in matters of this kind.

Fernander pleads: Help us ID victims

POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander made a strong appeal yesterday for family members of deceased victims from Sunday’s boating tragedy to come forward to assist with the identification process, saying they need not fear any arrest or deportation from the police.

Capsize captain has smuggling record

THE captain of the vessel that capsized on Sunday had been convicted abroad on several criminal offences related to human smuggling and drug trafficking.

‘I used to pray, Lord please guide and protect my baby . . . Let him bury me, not me bury him.’

THE mother of four-year-old Kenton Seymour Jr, who was shot and killed on Tuesday, was inconsolable as she struggled to bear the loss of her only son.

Man admits indecent assault at PI hotel

A MALE AMERICAN tourist was remanded in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday for indecently assaulting a female tourist at a hotel bar at Paradise Island.

Man accused of attack on family with cutlass

A MAN was granted $2,500 bail yesterday on charges of assaulting his wife and son with a cutlass.

Man ‘stole care while under the influence’

A MAN was ordered to attend counselling yesterday after pleading guilty to stealing his uncle’s girlfriend’s car and phone.

Two accused of robberies

TWO men were arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday on separate charges of attempted robbery and robbery by violence.

‘Happy at quick response - but must not happen again’

CATHERINE Booker, Exuma programme coordinator of The Bahamas National Trust, says officials are happy there was a quick response from the government regarding cleanup efforts of the diesel spill on the island last week.

‘Polluter must pay’ says minister after fuel spill

ENVIRONMENT and Natural Resources Minister Vaughn Miller yesterday would not say whether negligence played a role in last week’s oil spill at Exuma.

Darville claims COVID vaccine uptake is now increasing

DESPITE a noted drop in vaccination rates over the last several months, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said preliminary data suggests vaccine uptake is now increasing in the country.

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