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Bahamian living in Atlanta flees during trial
A BAHAMIAN man living in Atlanta has been declared a fugitive in the United States, going missing days before a jury found him guilty of rape, aggravated sexual battery, child molestation and cruelty to children in the first degree.
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Property Fund’s ‘long, hard slog’ on vacancies
The BISX-listed Bahamas Property Fund yesterday said its $12.5 million debt refinancing had boosted annual profits by $200,000, as it a`dmitted filling vacant space at its two flagship properties will be “a long, hard slog”.
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$15m shopping complex awaits larger tenants
A Bahamian credit union yesterday said it was hoping its $15 million Abaco shopping complex will be fully leased within “a couple of months”, as all 11 smaller units in the complex have been “completely taken up”.
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Pair accused of murder claimed victim had harassed woman
By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Police statements taken from murder accused Glinton Louis and Coletor Johnson indicated that the victim, Markinson Justin, approached their car and attacked Johnson, the
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Pair accused of murder claimed victim had harassed woman
By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - Police statements taken from murder accused Glinton Louis and Coletor Johnson indicated that the victim, Markinson Justin, approached their car and attacked Johnson, the
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School ransacked: Where was security?
THE effectiveness of campus security at public schools has come under heavy scrutiny after thieves stole laptops, computers and microwaves at Claridge Primary School yesterday morning.
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Jamaican fined $10,000 over drugs
A JAMAICAN man was fined $10,000 after he pleaded guilty to drug possession. Winston Watson, 46, was initially charged alongside nine others: Leigh Roy Carter, 33; Ewart Irving, 53; Giovanni Depass, 37; Junior Anthony, 32; Sheldon Gayle, 37; Lionel
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Restaurants in sales declines of up to 95%
One restaurant yesterday said sales were down 95 percent as the government reimposed restrictions that bar indoor and outdoor dining in a bid to curb the latest COVID-19 outbreak. Christopher Robertson, owner/operator of the Cricket Club, told Tribu
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No approval for event - but police officers present
ONE of the promoters behind an event that took place over the weekend told The Tribune that while no approval from officials was given for the party, police officers were present.
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FNM blasted over 'manufactured crisis'
FRED Mitchell, Fox Hill MP yesterday branded opposition leader Dr Hubert Minnis’ expulsion from Parliament as a “manufactured crisis” in a bid to flex his political prowess to fellow FNMs.
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Karate school gets upgrade
By RENALDO DORSETT
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Man accused of murdering victim in his own bedroom
By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net FREEPORT - The murder trial of Samiko Rigby opened in the Supreme Court on Tuesday before a jury of six women and six men. Rigby, 24, is accused of the murder of 32-year-old Erison
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No more cupboard babies as Straw Market offers day care
THE Straw Market Authority yesterday officially launched its new day care centre and homework study area at the Nassau Straw Market, something officials said will finally do away with the concept of “cupboard babies” at the popular downtown locale.
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Former policeman tells trial of hearing shot
A FORMER policeman told a murder trial yesterday of how he heard arguing before a gunshot rang out.
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Suspect declines to testify in bible school sex attack case
A MAN opted to remain silent rather than take the witness stand to defend himself against a charge of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl attending vacation Bible school.
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Bishop feels ‘violated’ by church theft
BISHOP Simeon Hall says he feels “violated” after thieves caused thousands of dollars worth of damage to New Covenant Baptist Church – stealing cash, computers, and laying waste to several rooms.
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Cash says 'spotlight of suspicion' is on govt as house takes recess with no answers from Wells
FREE National Movement Chairman Darron Cash said “the spotlight of suspicion” now shines on many people within government in the absence of definitive answers over Renward Wells’ signing of a multi-million letter of intent with a waste to energy company.
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60 per cent drop in use of nolle prosequis
THE use of nolle prosequi orders to hack away at the backlog of criminal matters before the courts decreased by more than 60 percent in 2017 compared with the previous year, Attorney General Carl Bethel said yesterday.
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Trying to stop arrest ends up costing $525
A WOMAN who tried to prevent her teen relative from being arrested must pay $525 to avoid spending a month behind bars.
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BPL industrial deal revised in 48 hours
THE Bahamas Electrical Workers Union (BEWU) says it signed a revised industrial agreement with Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) on Friday after finding clauses in the initial deal that it had not agreed to.