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Man ‘tried to use vehicle to attack three people’

A MAN was granted bail in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday for an alleged vehicular assault on three people and causing damage to another car.

Man bailed in drugs and firearm case

A MAN was granted bail in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday for drug and firearm related charges.

Probation granted for Indian hemp possession

A MAN was placed on six months probation for a drug-related charge in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday.

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Senators clash over ‘water issues’ in Pinecrest Subdivision

THE Official Opposition’s concerns about the Pinecrest Subdivision sparked an argument in the Senate yesterday.

FNM welcomes Grand Lucayan deal with ‘very cautious’ optimism

FORMER state finance minister Kwasi Thompson said the announcement that the Davis administration has found a purchaser for the Grand Lucayan is reason for “very cautious” optimism.

Soaring from Paradise Island to an island paradise

JUMBO slides, star-studded concerts and luxury suites are a few things that have greeted Atlantis’ guests over the years.

Minister hopeful for ‘trickle-down-effect’

GRAND Bahama Minister Ginger Moxey said the sale of Grand Lucayan Resort will have an “enormous trickle-down effect” on the island and for the Port Lucaya Marketplace.

Cooper: Details of Minnis administration’s sale deal revealed next week

ACTING Prime Minister Chester Cooper said he will disclose details of the Minnis administration’s sale deal for the Grand Lucayan Resort that was cancelled by the Davis-Cooper administration after coming to office.

Jogger victim of sex attack

A WOMAN who was jogging in Western New Providence was pulled into bushes and sexually assaulted, police have said.

Govt ‘not callous’ over price rises

ECONOMIC Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis insisted yesterday that the government was not “callous”, despite its decision to approve price increases of certain breadbasket brands.

SCHOOL SHUTDOWN: Queen’s College, SAC and St Anne’s revert to virtual tuition after COVID cases

THREE private schools have reverted to virtual learning, citing positive COVID-19 cases among either students or staff members.

Man accused of murder and attempted killing

A MAN was arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday on charges of murder and attempted murder.

Two charged after cocaine discovery

TWO MEN were arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday after being found in possession of cocaine.

Officer testifies in indecent assault case

A POLICE officer gave testimony yesterday during the trial of a 23-year-old man who is accused of indecently assaulting his two nieces.

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