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AG says valid claims should be settled to avoid legal costs

AFTER a man paralysed in a police shooting was awarded nearly $1m, Attorney General Wayne Munroe said the government should settle cases where it is liable rather than run up unnecessary legal costs in court.

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Grand Lucayan workers have been paid what they are owed, says PM

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said all former Grand Lucayan workers have been paid what the Government believes they are owed, insisting the outstanding severance controversy is a dispute over the amounts some former employees say they should receive.

Hotel union breaks ground on $4.6m housing project

THE Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union yesterday broke ground on a $4.6m housing subdivision that will provide nine homes for union members, with construction expected to take between nine to 12 months.

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Four Seasons developer will comply with order to remove beach fence

ENVIRONMENT Minister Zane Lightbourne yesterday confirmed that developers of the Four Seasons Ocean Club Residences will comply with the government’s order to remove the controversial fence from Cabbage Beach, although he could not say when it would be physically taken down.

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Gibson still faces 41 charges after prosecutors withdraw 18 counts

PROSECUTORS have dropped 18 charges against former Water and Sewerage Corporation executive chairman Adrian Gibson and dropped the case against one of his co-accused entirely, as his nearly three-year corruption trial moves to the defence.

Sales representative accused of defrauding three people of over $17k

A SALES representative at an auto parts store was accused of defrauding three people of more than $17,500 last year.

Court hears accused admitted firing at two people

A MAN on trial for a daylight double murder in Grand Bahama admitted to police that he fired shots at two people, the final prosecution witness told the Supreme Court yesterday.

Murder accused denied renewed bid for bail

A MAN charged with murder over a fatal shooting will stay behind bars after a Supreme Court judge refused his renewed bid for bail.