Guardian top stories - Thu Feb 25

Thu, Feb 25th 2010, 12:57 AM

Men charged in connection with Coral Harbour home invasion
Two men appeared in court on Tuesday to face charges in connection with a home invasion that occurred in Coral Harbour on February 18.

Taxi drivers protest against line system
Nearly 50 disgruntled taxi drivers stationed at the Prince George Wharf said yesterday they are tired of the line system in place, claiming it cuts into their income.

A demand for justice after home invasion ends in murder

Relatives and friends of Henry McPhee said yesterday they want justice following his murder and hope the police bring speedy closure to the matter.

Officials challenged in fighting city dump fires
The fire at the New Providence landfill, which initially ignited in a small section of the site off Tonique Williams-Darling Highway, has now consumed the entire dump and has been raging for nearly two weeks, according to Minister for the Environment Dr. Earl Deveaux.

Union certified to represent 800-plus workers
After having to defend its legal standing for more than a year, the Bahamas Commercial Stores, Supermarkets and Warehouse Workers Union (BCSSWWU) has now been certified to represent its 800-plus members at 13 companies throughout the capital.

Pinder: Govt workers to discontinue work in mold-infested building
The Bahamas Public Services Union and the government seems headed for a showdown, as the union has advised its members that as of Friday they are no longer to report to the government-owned building on Thompson Boulevard that houses the Ministries of Education and Youth, Sports and Culture.

Haiti relief efforts continue unabated

Almost two months after a massive earthquake leveled Haiti's capital city and caused widespread devastation, local aid workers say the demand for relief has not diminished.

Arrest warrant issued for accused armed robber

A Supreme Court judge issued an arrest warrant yesterday for an armed robbery suspect who failed to appear for the start of his trial. Richard Green was freed on bail two weeks after his first trial was stopped after a juror revealed she knew his co-accused Melbourne Bain.

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