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Three murders in bloody weekend

THREE people were killed during a bloody weekend of violence in New Providence in separate incidents while several others were stabbed or shot.

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Man shot, three stabbed in series of attacks

POLICE are seeking the public’s help in solving a shooting, three stabbing incidents and an armed robbery that happened over the weekend in New Providence.

Two arrested for drug possession

TWO men were arrested for drugs possession over the weekend in Grand Bahama after a team of officers from the Drug Enforcement Unit executed a search warrant at a residence in Coral Garden around 10am on Friday.

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Shootings leave two men dead

POLICE are seeking the public's assistance in solving two separate shooting incidents that left two men dead and another seriously injured early today.

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Shooting leaves woman in hospital

POLICE are seeking the public’s help in solving a shooting incident yesterday morning that left a woman in hospital with gunshot injuries to her back.

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Appeal court confirms rights of Muslim RBDF officer who refused to join Christian prayer service were violated

THE Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling by Chief Justice Sir Michael Barnett which found that the Royal Bahamas Defence Force violated the constitutional rights of a Muslim officer who refused to participate in a Christian prayer service.

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Couple suspected of molesting girl

A 24-year-old woman and her 23-year-old boyfriend from Andros are in police custody in connection with the sexual intercourse and molestation of a young girl.

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Woman arrested after $12,000 worth of marijuana found

A WOMAN was arrested by police yesterday after officers seized 12 pounds of marijuana worth about $12,000.

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Wheelchair-bound man's killers hunted by police

A MAN in a wheelchair was shot dead and another victim is fighting for his life in hospital after they were shot while visiting a female friend late Tuesday night.

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Super Value robber's appeal is dismissed

COURT of Appeal Justices yesterday dismissed the appeal of a man convicted in 2010 of armed robbery and burglary at the home of Super Value Food Stores owner Rupert Roberts.

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Man dead, another fights for life after shooting

POLICE have launched an island wide manhunt for two men following a shooting incident that has left one man dead and another fighting for his life in hospital.

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Teen charged of causing harm

A TEENAGER was arraigned in a Magistrates Court in Freeport yesterday on a charge of causing harm. Onassis Justin Williams, 19, of Hudson Avenue, pleaded guilty and was conditionally discharged.

Man arrested over 'theft of fuel'

POLICE have arrested a 27-year-old Pinewood Gardens’ man for the reported theft of fuel from the Water and Sewerage Corporation’s Pumping Station on Sunday.

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Man in hospital after being stabbed by girlfriend

AUTHORITIES want the public’s help in solving three separate violent crimes – one of them a domestic dispute – that has left the victims recovering in hospital in stable condition.

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Police seek armed robbers

POLICE are asking for the public’s help in solving two separate armed robberies over the weekend in which the victims were robbed of a vehicle and other valuables.