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Churches condemn rising domestic violence

THE Bahamas Christian Council has spoken out against escalating domestic violence in the country, saying it is “outraged” by the “unconscionable domestic abuse and attempted murder” of a woman caught on CCTV this week.

Rastafarian man appeals drug charge

A RASTAFARIAN man has launched an appeal against a drug charge he received last year after being found with $150 worth of marijuana, arguing that certain sections of the Dangerous Drugs Act are unconstitutional and infringes upon his fundamental rights.

Charges in connection with drug seizure

A 28-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday after being charged in connection with the $5m drug seizure in Grand Bahama earlier this week.

Kwasi Thompson submits nomination form as FNM leadership candidate

EAST Grand Bahama MP Kwasi Thompson yesterday officially submitted his nomination form to the Free National Movement as a candidate for the leadership of the party.

Initial testing of MARCO Alert system ‘successful’

CABLE Bahamas Group of Companies officials said initial testing of the MARCO Alert system was successful on its platform on Monday.

Minister not surprised by audit of National Sports Authority

YOUTH, Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg said he is not surprised by an audit that found numerous problems at the National Sports Authority.

MP ‘has document to prove he is no longer U.S. citizen’

A Progressive Liberal Party Member of Parliament has defended himself against allegations that he has not renounced his American citizenship as required by law when one runs for public office.

Police cited some attendees of Carnival bubble event

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said police cited some attendees of a Carnival bubble event that happened over the weekend.

‘Issues of resourcing’ at Police Inspectorate

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said yesterday he is not satisfied that the Police Inspectorate, a civilian organisation that should provide oversight of the Complaints and Corruption Unit of the Royal Bahamas Police Force, has been adequately carrying out its functions, citing resource issues.

Bahamian man killed in Ohio

A BAHAMIAN man was killed in Ohio after a gunman shot him in the head through the window of his home, according to US reports.

VICTIM FIGHTING FOR LIFE: Footage reveals full horror of beating and driver’s ‘attack’

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said yesterday the attack on a woman who was beaten in the street and struck by a car shown in a viral video that has sparked outrage around the country is “completely unacceptable”.

Coalition to stop Grand Bahama power price increase

THE Coalition for Concerned Citizens is urging the Grand Bahama Port Authority not to approve Grand Bahama Power Company’s application for a rate increase in electricity.

Woman convicted of ex-boyfriend’s killing

LYNETTE Charlton was unanimously convicted by a Supreme Court jury yesterday for killing her ex-boyfriend, Wayne Seymour, nearly six years ago.

Man pleads guilty to scam on Facebook Marketplace

A 40-year-old man who admitted to defrauding several people of more than $30,000 in connection with a Facebook Marketplace scam was yesterday remanded to prison ahead of his sentencing next month.

‘Revenue rise fruit of FNM’s policies’

FORMER State Minister for Finance Kwasi Thompson said the former Minnis administration’s fiscal strategy is bearing fruit, citing a recent report that found that revenue performance surpassed $550 million in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2021/2022.

The Tribune