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Man shot after argument at friend's house

A MAN is in hospital after he was shot during an argument at a friend’s house, police said.

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Attorneys chip in to pay student’s court bill

AN 18-year-old high school student, who spent over a week in prison for violating the national curfew, was released yesterday thanks to a few local attorneys who paid his $500 fine.

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25-year-old held on attempted murder charge

A 25-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday after being arraigned on an attempted murder charge.

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Two men deny firearm possession charges

TWO men were arraigned in Magistrates Court yesterday on firearm possession charges. Eric Arthur, 21, and Elvardo Deveaux, 22, stood before Senior Magistrate Derence Rolle-Davis yesterday, charged with being in possession of an unlicenced firearm. D

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Three accused of forgery, attempted fraud

Three Grand Bahama men were charged with forgery and attempted fraud in connection in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. Austin Augustine, 27, of Hanna Hill, EMR; Loran Turnquest, 29, of No 15 Waterfall Drive, Freeport; and Darren Davis,

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Jailed for violating curfew

A 27-year-old man who pleaded guilty to violating New Providence’s curfew was sent to prison yesterday because he could not pay a $750 fine. Shaquille Williams appeared before Magistrate Cara Turnquest-Deveaux charged with curfew violation after pol

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Man admits theft and causing damage

A 30-year-old man was ordered to pay $700 in the Magistrates Court yesterday after he pleaded guilty to stealing items valued at $380 and causing damage estimated at over $600. Wardnell Pierre, 30, stood before Magistrate Kara Turnquest-Deveaux, cha

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Three men accused of violating curfew

THREE men were brought to court earlier this week to face charges of violating the national curfew. Trevon Stubbs, 21, stood before Senior Magistrate Derence Rolle-Davis, charged with violating the curfew after police found him on Mount Tabor Drive

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Charged with running a non-essential business

A 46-year-old man was arraigned in Magistrates Court earlier this week for operating a non-essential business in breach of COVID-19 emergency orders. Roberto Williams appeared before Senior Magistrate Derence Rolle-Davis, charged with operating a no

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Three charged with violating curfew

THREE men were brought to court yesterday to face charges of violating the national curfew.

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Nygard relatives: ‘We’re victims too’ – Two of tycoon’s closest family members accuse him of sex trafficking

CANADIAN fashion mogul Peter Nygard faces astonishing new allegations – that he sex trafficked two of his closest relatives and had them subjected to sexual assault.

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Killed by bullets fired through window

A FAMILY has been left distraught after their loved one was fatally shot while standing inside his Elizabeth Estates home on Saturday night.

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Two in court on fraud related charges

TWO men were arraigned in a Magistrate's Court Friday on fraud related charges.

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Teens charged with armed robbery

TWO teenagers were remanded to prison on Friday after being arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court on two counts of armed robbery.

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Two injured after attempted armed robbery

AN ATTEMPTED armed robbery at a business establishment has left an employee and suspect injured and receiving care in hospital.