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Teenagers charged on two killings

TWO male juveniles were arraigned on murder and other gun-related charges in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.

BTC to further grow franchise network

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) will continue to expand and strengthening its franchise store network, a senior executive yesterday saying this demonstrated its commitment to small businesses.Carlyle Roberts, BTC’s vice-president for ent

Disputes probed over staff dismissed by Minnis govt

LABOUR Director Robert Farquharson says the Department of Labour is reviewing trade disputes related to 65 employees of Urban Renewal in Grand Bahama who were dismissed under the Minnis administration.

Six charged with possession of dangerous drugs

FREEPORT – Six persons were arraigned on drug possession charges in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court.

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Rise in national minimum wage not under consideration

AN increase in the national minimum wage is not up for consideration at the time, Finance Minister Michael Halkitis said yesterday.

'Headed for chaos' on VAT-inclusive pricing

Super Value’s owner yesterday warned the Government it was still “headed for chaos” by insisting on Value-Added Tax (VAT) ‘inclusive pricing’, even though retailers had been granted a two-month compliance ‘extension’.

Rollins says PLP hurricane fund undermines private efforts

FORT Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins yesterday blasted PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts over his appeal urging Bahamians to donate to the political party’s Hurricane Joaquin relief fund.

Weather fears for carnival

ORGANISERS fear that bad weather might negatively affect the inaugural Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival when it is launched in three days in New Providence.

‘Who’s driving this VAT bus?’

The Government has yet to appoint its Value-Added Tax (VAT) Comptroller even though there are just five weeks left before implementation, with the private sector and Opposition crying: “Who’s driving this bus?”

Mailboat runs aground off Egg Island

A GROUP of passengers and crew members had to be evacuated from the M/V Legacy after the mailboat ran aground in waters near Egg Island off Spanish Wells, Eleuthera, on Wednesday morning.

Improving relationships by improving health

Successful relationships between men and women lead to a myriad of positive effects on society.

'PLP started Dillet project - not us'

THE multi-million dollar project to renovate the Stephen Dillet Primary School this summer began without ministerial approval under the former Christie administration, Works Minister Desmond Bannister said yesterday.

Super Value chief blasts fake 'mask seize' claim

Super Value’s chief yesterday blasted the “mischief maker” behind an e-mail falsely claiming the government seized $176,000 worth of masks from it, adding: “We need to fight the virus, not each other.”Besides “categorically denying” the assertions in

Super Value more than triples inventory levels

Super Value’s principal yesterday said he has more than tripled the supermarket chain’s inventory levels to guard against coronavirus disruption, and warned: “Panic buying is not doing any good.”Rupert Roberts revealed that he has increased stock lev

Roberts hits out at Allen over VAT

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party chairman Bradley Roberts hit out at former Central Bank governor Sir William Allen for his comments on the government’s plan to introduce Value Added Tax next year.

Ravens are champions of Flag Football League

FOR the second time in three years, the Summit Academy Ravens are the champions of the Bahamas Flag Football League.

Call to stop copper exports to crack down on thieves

TALL Pines MP Leslie Miller and Super Value president Rupert Roberts say the government “doesn’t understand” the overall negative effect that copper theft has on the country.

Drug lord awaits decision over $250,000 fine or jail ruling

MEVLIN Maycock Sr is awaiting a Court of Appeal decision over his questioning its jurisdiction to order that he serve two more years in prison if he fails to pay a $250,000 fine. The Appeal Court had upheld his prison conviction for the possession of $1.2m worth of marijuana, but in doing so added the fine to better reflect the worth of the drugs confiscated.

New buses to help Urban Renewal with mission to help children

THE Urban Renewal Commission revealed a new “key component” in its effort to improve the lives of the children in urban communities in New Providence.

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