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Darville: We need to stick to protocols

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville has made a strong appeal for better adherence to COVID-19 protocols, noting concern about the lack of compliance to health measures at Independence celebrations.

PM asked: ‘How are you going to take care of queer Bahamians?’

TEMPERS flared after Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis was questioned during a lecture event last night about taking care of Bahamians who are part of the LGBTQ+ community.

Vaccines for children are on their way

THE Bahamas is expected to receive some 24,000 paediatric doses of COVID-19 vaccines at the end of this month, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said yesterday.

Cannabis legislation ‘direction’ revealed by end of the year

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said by the end of the year Bahamians will know the direction his administration intends to take when it comes to cannabis legalisation.

More demonstrations outside Office of the Prime Minister

CONTRACT workers continued their demonstrations outside the Office of the Prime Minister yesterday for the third consecutive week to protest outstanding pay concerns.

Officer had ten stitches after halting brutal fight

A HIGH-ranking police officer had to receive several stitches after he intervened in a fight involving a group of men at the Independence Junkanoo parade, National Security Minister Wayne Munroe said yesterday.

Bahamian diagnosed with case of malaria

A BAHAMIAN man who recently traveled to West Africa tested positive for malaria yesterday, according to the Ministry of Health and Wellness.

‘Tell public what really went on with minister’

CONCERNED Citizens of The Bahamas have issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the government to make a public statement about what allegedly transpired between a Cabinet minister and police officer in May, insisting “further pressure will be applied” if their demand is not met.

28-year sentence reduced to 15 for manslaughter of Breanna

A WOMAN has had her 28-year sentence for her involvement in the murder of Breanna Mackey reduced to manslaughter with 15 years behind bars.

Discharge over causing harm

A MAN was placed on 12 months conditional discharge by a Magistrate’s Court yesterday for threatening and causing harm to his former girlfriend.

Three and a half years in jail for thief who broke into convent

A MAN was sentenced to three and a half years in prison yesterday after breaking into a convent and stealing $2,370 worth of gardening and landscaping equipment.

Man accused of armed robbery

A MAN, accused of the armed robbery of a woman, was yesterday remanded in custody.

Suspect on murder attempt charge

A MAN was sent to prison by a Magistrate’s Court yesterday for attempting to kill a woman.

Man accused of double assault

A MAN was denied bail yesterday after allegedly assaulting two women with a shotgun and a knife.

Singing bishop: I need public’s help

BISHOP Lawrence Rolle has appealed to the public for help with his outreach programme as he awaits the release of government funding amid mounting financial pressures.

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