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DPM hopes Hilton close ‘very short’

The deputy prime minister yesterday expressed hope that the British Colonial resort’s imminent February 15 closure “could be very short” if it quickly finds a replacement for the Hilton brand.

Initiative to help homeless launched in Freeport

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis announced that a social initiative launched by the Ministry for Grand Bahama involving the restoration of houses for homeless families is underway in Freeport.

‘We need more than Lucayan to help Grand Bahama’

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said that “a complete visionary plan” must be developed so that the Grand Lucayan resort and tourism can be successful on Grand Bahama.

Sands alarm at travel protocols

BAHAMAS Hotel and Tourism Association president Robert Sands said the “bigger issue” for the country is changes in entry protocols as opposed to health travel warnings from the United States’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Islands hit by weekend murders

A GRAND Bahama man who was shot while playing a game of backgammon in front of a church was one of three people killed in separate homicides that occurred on New Providence, Abaco and Grand Bahama on Saturday.

Creating an identity as a true republic

IN this segment, we will explore the various impacts if The Bahamas became a Republic, and moved away from a constitutional parliamentary democracy. This discussion follows Barbados departing from being an independent dominion, in which the Queen acted as head of state as represented by a governor-general.

Hotel chief backs ‘diversity’ from Emirates tourism deal

The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) president says “diversity is important” after this nation signed an agreement with Emirates Group to promote its largest industry.

Man dies after shooting in Eight Mile Rock

A Grand Bahama man died of gunshot injuries following a shooting incident in Eight Mile Rock on Saturday evening.

Man shot dead in Abaco, two women shot at in separate incidents

Abaco police are investigating a homicide in Marsh Harbour and two other shooting incidents on the island early on Saturday morning.

Dr Darville: Officials cautiously optimistic about end to fourth wave

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville says officials remain cautiously optimistic about an end to the fourth wave of COVID-19 in the country.

Low turnout for local govt vote

VOTER participation was low at various polling sites yesterday during local government elections on Grand Bahama, particularly in the Freeport area.

Major Jr: Newton ‘neglecting the people around him’

LOOKING at the landscape of tennis in the country, professional player Kevin Major Jr said there is a need for a change in leadership of the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association in order for the sport to continue to progress.

‘No disruptions’ for face-to-face instruction in Grand Bahama

THE resumption of face-to-face instruction on Grand Bahama continues to progress very well, according to District Superintendent of Schools Ivan Butler, who reported a high turn-out of teachers and students during the first two days.

Police testify in death by reckless driving case

TWO police officers gave testimony yesterday in the trial of a man accused of killing another man by reckless driving last year.

Homeless man jailed for punching two women

A HOMELESS Grand Bahama man who admitted to punching two women was convicted and sentenced yesterday to eight months in prison by a Freeport magistrate.

ALICIA WALLACE: Soundbites and social media won’t change a thing - we must force through a new mindset on gender-based violence

A FEW years ago I woke up to the sound of an argument in the street. A woman was telling a man to stop, telling him to let her go, telling him to leave her alone. I looked out the window to see them in the middle of the street, him behind her, his arm around her neck. He was berating her as he dragged her along. Their movement was slow. She was struggling.

Gov’t U-turn on Grand Lucayan union appeal

The Government has reversed course and settled a wrongful/unfair dismissal claim by 36 current and former Grand Lucayan managers that it previously won before the Supreme Court.

PETER YOUNG: Strong words - but are the right people listening?

THE current international hysteria over the threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine has been dominating the news to such an extent recently that various other significant international events have been largely ignored in the media. One example was last week’s visit to Australia of the British Foreign Secretary, Liz Truss.

Victim’s torment in her final days

PEOPLE who knew Heavenly Terveus say the 21-year-old mother was terrorised and lived in fear in the last days of her life.

Moxey leads way for free tests

GRAND Bahama Minister Ginger Moxey was the first to be tested during the launch of the free COVID-19 testing programme in Grand Bahama on Saturday.

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