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Thief blames burning hands in attempted stealing case

A REPEAT offender claimed that he had a burning urge to steal when he was sentenced to two months in prison for attempted stealing yesterday.

GB man remanded for stabbing inside local barh

A 28-year-old Freeport man accused of stabbing a young man inside the packed Fairplay Lounge at Port Lucaya Marketplace appeared in court on Tuesday, charged with attempted murder.

Family holds out hope a year after father vanishes at sea

A YEAR after a father of two disappeared at sea, his family remains hopeful he will return home alive.

COI 100 day play would end naturalization in first few weeks

THE Coalition of Independents is proposing to end naturalisation in The Bahamas within its first week in office, part of a 100-day immigration plan that would overhaul border control, enforcement and citizenship policy.

Equality Bahamas: Govt failing on gender-based violence

EQUALITY Bahamas says the Davis administration has not treated gender-based violence as a priority this term, pointing to limited support systems for victims and its refusal to criminalise marital rape.

American woman missing after falling overboard

A SEARCH is under way for a missing American woman who reportedly fell overboard during a nighttime boat trip in Abaco with her husband, prompting a joint response from Bahamian and US authorities.

Eleuthera project to be ‘game changer’

A US developer is pledging to “create a life-altering, forever game changing experience” for visitors and Governor’s Harbour residents alike via a resort, marina and boutique casino destination featuring a combined $650m in investment and real estate sales.

Govt eyes expansion as third apprenticeship cohort finishes

THE government marked the completion of the third pre-apprenticeship cohort under the National Apprenticeship Programme on Thursday, as officials signalled plans to expand the initiative aimed at preparing young Bahamians for work in key sectors.

Mother turns own tragedy into Easter hope for grieving children

CHILDREN grieving the loss of their fathers to murder were shown a gesture of love this Easter, as an entrepreneur partnered with an organisation to bring comfort through specially prepared baskets.

47-year-old granted bail after deadly weapon assault charge

A MAN accused of a firearm assault last weekend has been granted bail.

Teen sentenced to 18 months for MAC-11 submachine gun

A TEENAGE boy who admitted to having a submachine gun and ammunition was sentenced to 18 months in prison last Thursday.

59-year-old sentenced to two years in prison

A MAN who admitted to a violent robbery was sentenced to two years in prison last Thursday.

Man remanded over fatal shooting of ex-girlfriend

A MAN accused of the murder of his ex-girlfriend on Adderley Street last month was remanded to prison last Thursday.

Voter registration hours extended over Easter weekend

THE Parliamentary Registration Department has extended its operating hours over the Easter weekend in New Providence, as voters have just days left to register for the general election set for May 12.

Shoppers see ‘little to no change’ in their grocery bill

MANY shoppers reported seeing little to no savings at the checkout as the government’s VAT removal on unprepared grocery items took effect yesterday.

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