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Two women charged with voyeurism

TWO women accused of voyeurism after allegedly being found in possession of a nude video of another woman were granted bail yesterday.

Fugitive returned to face murder trial after 20 years on the run

A MAN who fled the jurisdiction more than 20 years ago is set to face trial for murder and armed robbery.

No need for police probe over dismissed officer

IMMIGRATION Director Stephen LaRoda said he is satisfied that the matter involving a dismissed immigration officer has been concluded and that there was no further need for police action at this time.

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Immigration trainee fired over bribery voice notes

AN immigration officer has been dismissed with immediate effect from the Department of Immigration after voice notes circulated online suggesting the solicitation of a bribe.

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RBDF officer in custody after robbery and shooting incident

A Royal Bahamas Defence Force officer is in custody following an armed robbery and shooting in the Carmichael Road area that saw an out-of-service government vehicle used as the getaway car.

18-year-old girl killed in car crash on Prince Charles Drive

AN 18-year-old woman became the country’s eighth traffic fatality of the year after she was killed in a car collision early yesterday morning.

Repeat offender fined for Paradise Island exposure

A MAN who admitted exposing himself to a woman on Paradise Island earlier this month was fined $150 yesterday.

Defendant admits to having unlicenced gun - denies threats

A MAN who admitted to possessing an unlicensed shotgun but denied threatening his sister with it at their Turtle Drive residence last week was granted bail on Friday.

Man pleads guilty to having loaded firearm

A MAN admitted to having a loaded firearm and marijuana in his vehicle after police stopped and searched him in the Coral Harbour area last week.

Remanded for armed robbery of couple at beach out west

A MAN accused of robbing a couple at gunpoint on a beach in western New Providence and stealing their vehicle last week was remanded to prison yesterday.

Pintard: FNM’s candidate for Bimini and Berry islands already selected

FREE National Movement (FNM) leader Michael Pintard said the party has already decided a candidate for the newly created Bimini and Berry Islands seat and expects to inform the public sometime next week.

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Police probe string of armed robberies across New Providence

POLICE are probing a string of robberies and attempted robberies across New Providence on Saturday night, as armed suspects targeted motorists and business establishments in a matter of hours.

US man fined for drugs as illegal fishing case proceeds

AN American man was fined $300 on Friday for possession of dangerous drugs as court proceedings continued against him and another American accused of illegally operating a fishing vessel in Bahamian waters on multiple occasions.

Abaco man fined $5,000 for detaining woman and infant

A MAN who admitted to detaining his infant son and the child’s mother last month in Abaco was fined on Friday for harm caused to both.

Two RBDF officers accused of forged gun licences

TWO Defence Force officers accused of possessing a forged firearm licence were granted bail on Friday.