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Both senior officers were out of country when gun case dropped

NEITHER minister with responsibility for legal affairs will claim responsibility for dropping a gun case last month, both saying they were out of the country on official business.

New senator: I aim to hold PLP to account

THE FREE National Movement’s newest senator, Carl Bethel, said yesterday that he will use his time in the Upper Chamber to ensure the PLP government keeps all the promises they made to the Bahamian people.

Killing of two-year-old sparks call by activists

A LOCAL activist group is calling for the return of corporal punishment for serious offenders after the killing of a two-year-old infant and another weekend marred by violence.

Unions offer health care solution

JOHN Pinder, president of the Bahamas Public Service Union, said that the country’s largest union may be able to offer the uniformed branches of the civil service a solution to what is currently the most pressing issue they face today – the cost and scope of health care coverage.

RUBIS: Robinson Road clean-up 'on schedule'

By NATARIO McKENZIE

Call for inquiry into BEC records

DESPITE the government’s attempts to pull in the reins on the Bahamas Electricity Corporation, a former Cabinet Minister wants the Christie administration to launch an independent inquiry into BEC’s financial records.

More than $1bn borrowed in a year

WHILE the FNM has been criticised for allegedly spending too much money, they yesterday hit out at the PLP government for borrowing in excess of $1 billion since they took office more than one year ago.

‘Urban renewal cash is just a slush fund’

MILLIONS more earmarked for Urban Renewal (UR) 2.0 is merely another Christie administration “slush fund”, according to FNM Deputy Leader Loretta Butler-Turner yesterday.

June: the month of weddings

By Rev. Angela Palacious

The drugs that fuel sex trade

ALCOHOL appears to be the drug of choice for the vast majority of sex workers in The Bahamas, a new study by the Bahamas Urban Youth Development Centre reveals.

Referendum leaves Bahamas exposed to laundering sanctions

THE Bahamas remains exposed to potential international sanctions over illegal web shop gaming as a result of Monday’s referendum, the ‘Yes’ vote campaign co-ordinator wartned yesterday.

Liturgical dance ministry

ST AMBROSE Parish has a need for a community centre. Church members have held several initiatives to raise funds, including the recent Praise Fest presented by the church’s liturgical dance ministry.

Nottage: gaming will not be shut down until court makes decision

NATIONAL Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage said yesterday “no steps” will be taken by the police force to shut down gaming operations until a decision is made by the court.

Two dead in possible suicides

POLICE are investigating the suicide of a 35-year-old Fox Hill woman hours after a 31-year-old man allegedly shot himself in the head on Friday.

Family of singer shot by police 'are being ignored'

FREEPORT – The family of a well-known Bahamian singer who was mistakenly shot and killed by a police officer in Abaco claims their requests for information about the incident have been ignored.

Union 'knows better' than to cut power

PRIME Minister Perry Christie said yesterday he “highly doubts” BEC union will sabotage the opening of the Carifta Games because they are “intelligent people who know better”.

Brewery recycling over 50% of bottles

THE KALIK beer brand is continuing to grow off a strong 2012 performance, Commonwealth Brewery’s managing director said yesterday, adding that it maintains a strong market foothold after 25 years.

Halkitis: $100M needed to cover Ingraham commitments

MICHAEL Halkitis, State Finance Minister, said the government will be seeking authorisation for around $100m to cover the prior commitments of the former Ingraham administration.

Bid to ensure rights for disabled

PRESIDENT of the Bahamas National Council for Disability Sheila Culmer yesterday urged the Constitutional Committee to add disability rights to the fundamental rights protected by article 15.

Investment failure if communities left behind

FAMILY Island investment projects will not succeed if local communities are unable to keep pace with them, a private sector executive said yesterday, urging the Government to foster the growth of local businesses via incentives offered to foreign investors.

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