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BPL restores power after outage on Sunday night

Bahamas Power and Light said all customers affected by Sunday night’s power outage have had their power restored.

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54 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday

The Ministry of Health reported that there were 54 additional COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

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60 new COVID-19 cases, two additional deaths on Friday

The Ministry of Health reported that there were 60 new COVID-19 cases and two additional deaths on Friday.

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Grand Bahama Power Company levy a 'slap in the face'

A veteran hotel union executive said the levy being imposed by the Grand Bahama Power Company is a “slap in the face” to the residents and businesses that have suffered immense losses too during Hurricane Dorian.

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Man claims he violated curfew after helping strangers

A magistrate on Friday discharged a man who claimed he violated the curfew because he decided to help two strangers who flagged him down for a ride on his way back home from running an errand.

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Philip 'Brave' Davis returns from U.S. after COVID treatment

ON his return to the country from COVID-19 treatment in the United States, Official Opposition Leader Philip “Brave” Davis said he remains deeply concerned that The Bahamas is not headed in the right direction.

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Man dies after stabbing on Raymond Road

POLICE in New Providence are investigating the fatal stabbing of a man who died in hospital after an altercation at Raymond Road.

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Island-wide outage after BPL engine disruption

BAHAMAS Power and Light experienced major engine disruption that caused an island-wide outage in New Providence on Friday.

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Man jailed for throwing rock at storefront

A 30-year-old man was sentenced to five months in prison after he admitted throwing a rock at the storefront of a woman’s clothing store because he was stressed out.

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Equipment stolen from Bahamas Striping

BAHAMAS Striping Group of Companies is offering $5,000 to anyone with information that leads to the recovery of expensive equipment stolen during a robbery at the company’s headquarters on Abundant Life Road early Friday morning.

Water potability 'progressing' in Grand Bahama

GRAND Bahama’s water potability is progressing, according to the GB Utility Company, which reports its customer base potable supply is at 70 percent.

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Man accused of having sex with minor

A 36-year-old man was remanded to prison on Friday accused of having sex with a minor last month.

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Two charged with marijuana possession agree to drug counselling

TWO men, charged with marijuana possession, were conditionally discharged after they agreed to attend drug counselling classes.

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Police warn public about catfish scam

POLICE are warning the public about an online romance scam where victims are being deceived and eventually defrauded of thousands of dollars.

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Actor tells of his battle with coronavirus

A BAHAMIAN recording artist and actor has detailed his recovery from COVID-19, which left him zapped of energy and compromised his breathing. Jonathan Farrington, 30, tested positive for COVID-19 back in July in New York City. Mr Farrington told Th