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Rights group demands probe into viral police slap video
HUMAN Rights Bahamas has called for a prompt, independent and transparent investigation into a viral video that showed a Royal Bahamas Police Force officer slapping a man during a crowded public sporting event.
Govt unveils ‘One Life, Too Many’ road safety plan
THE government yesterday launched a national road safety campaign, “One Life, Too Many”, following a series of fatal crashes that have left families grieving across the country.
Crews offload rock to free grounded barge in Abaco
A BARGE that jammed the Marsh Harbour channel for about 24 hours was refloated yesterday after crews offloaded 1,200 tons of material, disrupting freight service and reigniting calls for urgent improvements to Abaco’s main port.
Texas boy survives shark bite off Exuma, calls his older brother a hero
TWELVE-year-old shark attack victim Parker Roll has credited his 16-year-old brother with saving his life after the Texas boy was bitten while swimming off Staniel Cay, Exuma, during a family trip in late June.
Judge loosens bail for author fighting Swiss extradition
A SUPREME Court judge has loosened some bail conditions for an American author fighting extradition over allegations that she kidnapped her son from Switzerland, but refused to remove safeguards aimed at keeping her in The Bahamas.
Defence claims ‘lovemaking’, prosecutors say gunpoint rape
The defence called it consensual “lovemaking”. Prosecutors called it rape at gunpoint.
Marine ordered to pay 12 years of outstanding shotgun fees
A DEFENCE Force officer was ordered to pay 12 years of outstanding shotgun licensing fees yesterday, while his co-accused was fined $6,400 after police found a weapon and drugs at a Trinidad Avenue home last weekend.
Residents battle devastating Bimini fire
Residents and volunteers battled a devastating fire in Bailey Town, Bimini, this morning after a two-storey building housing four residences became engulfed in flames.
‘New frontier’? 10,000 acre Long Island site seeks buyer for $25m
A long-touted 10,000-acre development for Long Island has been listed for sale at $25m with a Bahamian realtor suggesting that airport upgrades, improved connectivity and existing infrastructure can make the destination “the new frontier”.
