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PM: National Youth Guard graduates 'on the front lines of new climate era'

Prime Minister Philip Davis cautioned the second cohort of officers dedicated to national emergency response that they will be “on the front lines during this new climate era” during a graduation ceremony yesterday.

Woman accused of assaulting ex-girlfriend with knife

A WOMAN who allegedly assaulted her ex-girlfriend with a knife and threatened to harm her last month was granted bail ahead of her trial on Friday.

Man granted bail in $7k stealing case

A 28-year-old man was granted $7,000 bail on Friday after being accused of stealing over $7,000 from a man’s bank account three years ago.

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Judge rules on Wells’ LOI - ‘no case to answer’

A FORMER Cabinet minister’s decade-long ordeal over the Stellar Energy letter of intent (LOI) controversy was yesterday halted by the Supreme Court’s verdict that he has no case to answer.

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Jury dismissed over a political connection

A JUDGE dismissed the jury in North Abaco MP Kirk Cornish’s rape trial yesterday after learning that a juror had a close relationship with the leader of the opposition, Michael Pintard.

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Jury dismissed over a political connection

A JUDGE dismissed the jury in North Abaco MP Kirk Cornish’s rape trial yesterday after learning that a juror had a close relationship with the leader of the opposition, Michael Pintard.

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Laroda denies Social Services reducing food assistance rates

SOCIAL Services Minister Myles Laroda said his ministry is reviewing its food assistance programme to recommend “cost of living increases”.

Man ordered to pay fine for indecent assault of woman

A MAN was ordered to financially compensate a woman after he admitted to accidentally touching her face while taking a selfie last weekend.

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East GB microgrids set to hire up to 50

Up to 50 workers will be hired for the proposed build-out of five solar microgrids designed to help “ease cost of living concerns” and entice former residents to return to Dorian-ravaged east Grand Bahama.

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$100m ‘dream team’ pitched as GBPA confrontation alternative

A LONG-STANDING Freeport licensee yesterday unveiled a $100m investor and management “dream team” alternative to the Government’s “ugly confrontation” with the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA).

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BREAKING: Jury dismissed in Cornish rape trial

The jury has been dismissed in the case of North Abaco MP Kirk Cornish, who is accused of rape, assault and death threats.

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‘MP raped me and spat on me’

A WOMAN cried and alleged in court that North Abaco MP Kirk Cornish raped her, spat on her and left her in fear for her life.

Department of Labour launches a safety awareness campaign

MORE than 100 people reported safety concerns on construction sites, restaurants, and other businesses last year, according to a representative of the Department of Labour’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration Unit (OSHA).

Man told to be of good behaviour for one year or face two months jail time

A MAN was ordered to be of good behaviour for one year after admitting to assaulting a man with a wooden cigar box on Prince George Wharf earlier this month.

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Government’s indifference over inequality and rights

THE latest ridiculous statement by the prime minister quickly made the rounds at the end of last week, drawing responses indicative of disbelief, annoyance, and confusion.

'Death by 1,000 cuts' fear on new Bimini airport fees

Private aviation operators yesterday voiced fears that the industry faces "death by a thousand cuts" amid a furious reaction to the imposition of multiple new fees to pay for Bimini's $80m airport upgrade.

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Monday, April 29, 2024

Commonwealth hails $63.5m profit amid 91% claw back fall

COMMONWEALTH Bank yesterday hailed its “second most profitable” year-ever through $63.5m in net income that was generated despite a near-91 percent drop on COVID loss provision write-backs.

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Minnis: The nation will know if I run

FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis does not support his party’s decision to host a one-day convention in June, saying this does not give the Free National Movement enough time to showcase its talent and policies.

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NPBA President: We have a lot of work to do

A LITTLE over a week ago the New Providence Basketball Association (NPBA) postseason ended with the Discount Distributors Rockets crowned as champions.

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