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Man fined for taking drugs into prison

A MAN was fined yesterday for drug charges and taking contraband into a correctional facility.

Sanctions ‘are already hitting’ Russian business in The Bahamas

FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said sanctions from western countries on Russian businesses and oligarchs may already apply to the business interests they have in The Bahamas even though local authorities have implemented no sanctions of their own.

Mitchell says ‘heads must roll’ over BPL announcement

A SENIOR Cabinet minister has said “heads must roll” over Bahamas Power and Light’s “premature” announcement of a proposed increase in electricity costs due to rising fuel prices.

Laroda optimistic of NIB deal with staff despite stalled talks

STATE Minister Myles Laroda, responsible for the National Insurance Board, says he is optimistic that a new contract between the agency’s board and staff will soon be finalised even though negotiations between the two parties have stalled.

Agreement signed for Kipling Complex by university

UNIVERSITY of The Bahamas-North signed an agreement yesterday to acquire the Kipling Complex for its new campus in downtown Freeport.

‘Rape is rape’ says commissioner

POLICE Commissioner Paul Rolle has said “rape is rape” and his officers will enforce the law “whatever that looks like”.

Probe launched into claims of official being beaten by police

POLICE Commissioner Paul Rolle confirmed yesterday an investigation is underway into claims from a Cat Island local government official that he was beaten by officers in Long Island and denied medical attention after the ordeal.

Farmers’ plea as fire hits crops and livestock

LOCAL farmers on Abaco are calling for government intervention after losing livestock and food crops due to an ongoing fire at an “unmanaged” waste site off Cherokee Road.

Three more killings in just 24 hours

POLICE are investigating the murders of three men — one killed in Grand Bahama and two in New Providence.

WSC warns customers in arrears must pay up

THE Water & Sewerage Corporation is owed about $50m with 45,625 customers behind on their payments. The corporation said the money it is owed increased from $38m in January 2020.

Deadly risks of release on bail

POLICE Commissioner Paul Rolle said yesterday it appears that getting bail for murder “is almost certain death” adding that there are people in the country who are willing to use lethal force to settle their disputes.

Equality Bahamas hosts events for Women’s Day

EQUALITY Bahamas is hosting a series of events as it observes International Women’s Day and facilitates civic participation in the building of the national gender machinery.

Accused claims she was victim of acid attack

A WOMAN who was accused of causing damage and making death threats against her ex’s wife alleged she only committed the acts because she was a victim of an acid attack at the hands of the complainants.

Man admits drug and contraband charges

A MAN pleaded guilty to drug and contraband charges in Magistrates Court after these items were found at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services last month.

Officers testify in weapons trial after firearm discovered

OFFICERS gave testimony yesterday in the ongoing weapons trial of three men.

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