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Marijuana found after high-speed chase

A POLICE officer found a quantity of marijuana in a car occupied by three men who led them on a high-speed chase, a court was told.

Bail granted in firearm assault case

A 56-year-old man was granted bail after he faced allegations that he used a loaded firearm to assault his relative.

Suspect accused of Eight Mile Rock killing

A GRAND Bahama man was charged with murder in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.

Bell praises immigration officers after promotion

IMMIGRATION and Labour Minister Keith Bell commended the 48 officers at the Department of Immigration in Grand Bahama who received their promotions in rank on Thursday.

Awards for Grand Bahama businesspeople

GRAND Bahama Minister Ginger Moxey has indicated the government is committed to rebuilding and revolutionising the island of Grand Bahama and its economy.

Pintard alarm at Urban Renewal ‘abuse’

MARCO City MP Michael Pintard said he is concerned by reports that employees of Urban Renewal have been verbally abused and intimidated at the Ministry of Social Services and Urban Renewal.

Darville: We’re working on increasing manpower

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville says his ministry is working on plans to increase manpower in public health and improve infrastructure of medical facilities on the Family Islands.

Jamaican man in drug arrest

A JAMAICAN male resident was arrested in Grand Bahama following the discovery of a quantity of marijuana in the Freeport area.

A warm welcome for Virgin flight

TOURISM officials welcomed Virgin Atlantic’s passengers at Lynden Pindling International Airport yesterday in celebration of the airline’s new twice weekly service from the United Kingdom to The Bahamas.

Golden Gates church row simmers on

FORMER defendants in the Golden Gates World Outreach Ministries case said the recent ruling of Supreme Court Justice Ian Winder, which was favourable to them, is still not being followed, more than a month after the judgement was handed down.

Survivors recount abuse hell

DAVINA Smith was only 13 years old when she conceived a child by her molester.

SANDS WARNS NEW WAVE IS ON ITS WAY: Former minister pleads with those who refuse the vaccine to take jab

FORMER Health Minister Dr Duane Sands yesterday cautioned local officials to “get ready” for a potential increase of COVID-19 cases, insisting a fourth wave of the disease was imminent.

Human smuggling probe

ASSISTANT Superintendent of Police Audley Peters said police are investigating a human smuggling ring that resulted in the arrest of 32 people, including seven Bahamians.

Man killed as car hits pole

ABACO Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident on that island yesterday when a male driver collided with a utility pole.

Man admits threatening mother of his children

A 45-year-old man who initially denied threatening to kill the mother of his children changed his plea to guilty yesterday.

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