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Trial delayed for hospitalised rape and armed robbery suspect

A 23-year-old man facing rape, armed robbery, and attempted armed robbery charges did not appear in court yesterday due to hospitalisation, and his case was adjourned in the Magistrate’s Court in New Providence.

PM tours his constituency to Bahamians open clinics and sign airport deal

THE government has signed a $986,000 contract for a new airport terminal in Rum Cay and opened new clinics on Rum Cay, San Salvador and Cat Island during a tour of the prime minister’s constituency.

Parliament prorogued as PM urges "don't wait for the bell" to register

PRIME Minister Philip Davis today confirmed that Parliament has been prorogued, formally bringing the current legislative session to an end as the country moves closer to a general election.

FNM 'would drop' new hospital plan

The Opposition’s chairman yesterday strongly signalled that the Free National Movement (FNM) will not proceed with the $268m project for a second New Providence hospital if it wins the upcoming general election - provided the Chinese financing deal contains no “poison pill”.

‘Read the tea leaves’: PM hints at early May general election

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis urged Bahamians yesterday to register to vote before Easter as observers expect him to call an early May general election.

Murder target’s death renews anguish for mother of slain 16-year-old girl

TUESDAY’S fatal shooting of Gamaliel Gray has renewed anguish for the family of a 16-year-old girl who was killed in 2024 when gunmen targeted him at her Nassau Village home.

Families of Bahamian victims slam ‘fast track’ US justice

THE arraignment of a senior police officer in a fatal shooting involving an American has triggered fresh anger among families still waiting for answers in other police-involved killings, with relatives questioning what they see as uneven pace of action in the justice system.

Attorneys debate relevance of obscene language criminal charge

ATTORNEYS are raising fresh questions about the value of the obscene language offence, with some arguing it is overused and unnecessary, while others say it remains a tool for maintaining public order.

Govt to drop property tax on owner-occupied triplexes

THE government is moving to eliminate real property tax on certain small multi-family homes, with Senator Michael Halkitis saying the change is meant to make it easier for Bahamians to build wealth through rental income.

Licensees warn taxpayers could bear burden of GB Power deal

THE Freeport Licensee Association is urging the government to fully explain its plan to acquire the Grand Bahama Power Company, warning that taxpayers could be left carrying the burden of a costly and unclear deal.

Legendary Iron Maiden founder Steve Harris ready to rock the island he now calls home

NOISE and energy won’t be in short supply when the mastermind behind one of the world’s most iconic heavy metal bands takes the stage for the first time in The Bahamas next month.

Bail granted for woman accusedof attacking police officer

A WOMAN accused of aggravated assault against a police officer on a public road was granted bail yesterday.

Mistrial declared in case of man who claimed police torture

A JURY was told yesterday that a mistrial had been ordered in the case of a man who claimed he had been tortured into confessing to the murders of two teenage boys who were shot and killed in Yellow Elder Gardens in 2017.

Jury convicts Stephon Mackey in fatal 2018 ambush outside home

A MAN was found guilty yesterday of the 2018 murder of a man outside his home in Yellow Elder Gardens.

$6,000 bail for man accused of indecent assault of 19-year-old

A MAN accused of indecently assaulting a 19-year-old woman on Augusta Street last weekend was granted bail yesterday.

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