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PM slams Opposition on promise to restart Petrotrin

Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley slams Opposition promises to restart Petrotrin if elected to office. Dr. Rowley says such a plan is doomed and it would be a dark day in the country if that happens. Leader of the United … Continue reading

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COVID-19 cases on the rise in the Bahamas

Cases of COVID-19 are on the rise in the Bahamas. Three additional cases have been recorded, 2 in Grand Bahama, and 1 in Nassau, bringing the national total to 116. The health authorities are saying the new cases are related … Continue reading

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Ministry of Health recalls nasal spray

The Ministry of Health has recalled a brand of nasal spray. The Ministry has advised that a batch of Minirin RTS nasal spray, with the expiration date of August 2022, should be pulled. According to the Ministry the product is … Continue reading

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Patriotic Front pulls out of General Election

Mikela Panday vows to build her 1 year old Patriotic Front party, but she says a run in this year’s General Election is not possible. Yesterday Ms. Panday said the time is too short for her to field 41 candidates. … Continue reading

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TTPS records 19% decrease in road traffic accidents

The police service records a 19% decrease in road traffic accidents. In a release it says 1,300 motorists were ticketed for various traffic offences since the launch of the U-turn traffic enforcement, E-ticketing system in May this year. It says … Continue reading

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Firing of Darryl Smith was not because of sexual harassment allegations

The firing of Sports Minister Darryl Smith was not because of the sexual harassment allegations leveled against him. Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley says Mr. Smith interfered with the Public Service, and created an expensive problem for the State. At … Continue reading

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Man found hanging in cell at Arouca Police Station

Gary Layne is found hanging in a cell at the Arouca Police Station. Reports say the discovery was made in the holding bay of the station around 3:40 pm on Sunday afternoon. Police say Mr. Layne was waiting to be … Continue reading

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Uncertainty over participation of party Patriotic Front in the General Election

There is uncertainty over the participation of the Patriotic Front in the August 10th General Election. Yesterday, leader of the party Mikela Panday said a decision has to be taken and an announcement made. She promised that reveal yesterday afternoon. … Continue reading

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Community Recovery Committee set up by PM may be a useful too in keeping the peace says Blue Basin resident

There is a view that the Community Recovery Committee, set up by the Prime Minister 2 weeks ago may be a useful tool in keeping the peace in some areas. Blue Basin resident Quincy Felix who has served time in … Continue reading

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Body of 80-year-old man found hogtied in Wallerfield

The body of pensioner Winston Kallian is discovered in Wallerfeild. He was 80-years-old. Reports say his 37-year-old son Noel Kallian, at an avocado field in the area yesterday morning, made the find. Newscenter 5 understands the younger Mr. Kallian told … Continue reading

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