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Father fined after police find drugs stash

A FATHER was fined yesterday for drug possession after police found the contraband in his home.

Man guilty of possession of fake driving licence

A MAN was placed on two years’ probation yesterday after being arrested for possessing a fake driver’s licence.

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge welcomed to The Bahamas

Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, were welcomed with warm smiles and festive music at the Lynden Pindling International Airport after arriving in the country today.

Truancy issue likely worse in pandemic

EDUCATION director Marcellus Taylor revealed discussions are ongoing to deal with the issue of truancy in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Restrictions on churches eased to allow 75 percent capacity

THE Ministry of Health yesterday announced that restrictions on churches have been further relaxed, allowing them to operate at 75 percent seating capacity.

Moxey says ‘robust plans’ for International Bazaar

GRAND Bahama Minister Ginger Moxey has revealed that “robust plans” for the International Bazaar area are expected with the reopening of the road at the Royal Oasis Resort.

Police Force ‘needs 900 more constables’

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said the Royal Bahamas Police Force is 900 constables short.

Building collapses in blaze

AN early morning fire destroyed the Bahamas Liquidation Centre building on East West Highway yesterday.

GOVT PAYS UP IN GIBSON LAWSUIT: $2.5 million settlement with ex-minister

SHANE Gibson has reached a $2.5 million settlement with the government after making claims of malicious prosecution and false imprisonment following his acquittal in a bribery trial in 2019.

Out on bail and shot dead

A MAN on bail was fatally shot yesterday in the country’s third homicide for the week.

Union ‘sick and tired’ of teacher shortages

THE Bahamas Union of Teachers said it is “sick and tired” of the rhetoric from the Ministry of Education, calling on officials to rectify the long-standing issue of teacher shortages.

Munroe ready to put police into schools

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said he is prepared to station police officers within schools to strengthen safety.

Man accused of string of Andros robberies

A MAN suffering from mental illness was charged in the Magistrate’s Court for a string of robberies in Andros.

Man held over knife discovery

A MAN was charged in Magistrate’s Court yesterday for unlawfully carrying arms.

Duke and Duchess going green for Bahamas visit

WHEN Prince William and Kate, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, arrive in The Bahamas today, you might spot them chauffeured around the streets of Nassau in an electric vehicle.

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