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Activists not giving up on court hopes

ACTIVISTS are holding out hope that oil drilling can be halted as the Supreme Court is set to hear arguments today over a renewed application for judicial review regarding the government’s recent decisions to give Bahamas Petroleum Company environmental authorisation for its exploratory oil well.

Man found hanged in Grand Bahama home

Police in Grand Bahama are investigating after a man was found hanged at his house on Friday.

Three dead, multiple injuries after two traffic accidents

Three people are dead and there are reports of multiple injuries after two traffic accidents just hours apart.

Teachers union president calls for educational year to be repeated

After seeing the results of the country’s national examinations, President of the Bahamas Union of Teachers Belinda Wilson is recommending that the Ministry of Education repeat the 2020 educational year and stop social promotion in schools.

Court decision over stay on oil drilling to come on Saturday

ENVIRONMENTALISTS will learn on Saturday whether Justice Petra Hanna-Adderley will grant their application for a stay of Bahamas Petroleum Company’s exploratory oil well drilling.

Commissioner 'intervenes' to stop ticketing of restaurant guests

Commissioner of Police Paul Rolle reportedly intervened after a COVID Task Force swooped on Latitudes Restaurant on Wednesday evening.

Man who slapped coworker ordered to keep the peace for a year

An ABACO man who slapped his coworker during an argument on the job was yesterday ordered to keep the peace for one year.

Man and two teenagers deny possession of firearm, ammunition

A MAN and two teenagers who denied being in possession of an unlicensed firearm and illegal ammunition were yesterday granted bail ahead of their trial.

$700 fine for marijuana possession

A 62-year-old man who was found with several packages filled with marijuana was fined $700 in the Magistrate’s Court.

Bail denied for man who had double murder conviction overturned

A MAN whose double murder conviction was overturned by the Court of Appeal earlier this year was denied bail until the panel determines whether they will order a retrial for his case.

Hunt for two armed robbers on Abaco

POLICE in Abaco have launched an island-wide manhunt for two suspects behind an armed robbery that left a man injured early Thursday morning.

A Christmas gift as 147 are granted clemency

THE Prerogative of Mercy Committee approved 147 requests for clemency during a meeting yesterday.

No Junkanoo - but groups want spirit to shine on

DESPITE the 2020 Junkanoo parades being cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some groups say they still plan to keep the Junkanoo spirit alive and celebrate through virtual events.

Rastafarian community to say no to COVID vaccine

MEMBERS of the local Rastafarian community will reject the COVID-19 vaccine when it is made available in The Bahamas as it is against their religious beliefs, a representative said.

Video shows ‘bold’ robbers in busy stores

VIDEO footage has been making the rounds on social media showing two local businesses being robbed by “bold” culprits with guns while shoppers milled about.

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