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Motorbike rider dies in traffic accident

A MALE motorcycle rider in his early 50s died in a traffic accident that occurred around 1pm yesterday.

Six months probation for man who wielded cutlass at neighbour

A 43-YEAR-OLD man who wielded a cutlass at his neighbour during an argument last weekend has been put on six months probation.

Man and woman deny disorderly behaviour and obstructing justice

A MAN and woman who denied disorderly behaviour and obstructing justice were yesterday granted $2,000 bail before their trial.

Man fined $750 for causing harm

A MAN who injured another man in the face during an argument was fined $750 and ordered to compensate the victim for his injuries.

U.S. ELECTION: Trump wins Florida, locked in other tight races with Biden

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump carried Florida, the nation's most prized battleground state, and he and Democrat Joe Biden were increasingly focused early Wednesday on the three Northern industrial states — Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania — that could prove crucial in determining who wins the White House.

Bahamians in the U.S. anxious about election results

AS our neighbours to the north casted ballots in the US Presidential Election, some Bahamians living in the United States were anxious about the results.

Deputy backs Speaker in dispute over facilities

DEPUTY HOUSE Speaker Don Saunders has come out in support of House Speaker Halson Moultrie saying he needs to be more respected and the legislative branch of the government needs to be independent.

Claims that BTVI intimidating workers over union

THE Union of Tertiary Educators of The Bahamas has accused the Bahamas Technical & Vocational Institute’s administration of using intimidating tactics to discourage workers from becoming members of the union.

Report child abuse - it’s a crime not to

A senior officer at the Royal Bahamas Police Force in Grand Bahama is warning that any abuse against a minor/child must be reported to the relevant authorities, and that failure to do so is an offence.

No uptick in visitors expected this week

LYNDEN Pindling International Airport does not anticipate any uptick in visitors this week or in the immediate future given the upcoming United States presidential election, according to a Nassau Airport Development Company official.

Tourists told miss a test, get a fine

A TRAVELLER who fails to undergo a COVID-19 rapid antigen test on the fifth day of their stay in the country will be liable to a $1,000 fine or one month in prison.

Police: some businesses are not abiding by rules

COMMISSIONER of Police Paul Rolle said his men are aware of several businesses not adhering to curbside regulations and others breaking social distance or mask wearing protocols.

Church farm project aims to help people feed themselves

SEVERAL religious denominations have come together in an “historic” initiative with the launch of the Church Commercial Farming Group designed to help Bahamians feed themselves.

Straw vendors not hopeful as borders reopen

DESPITE the reopening of the country’s tourism industry, straw vendors say they do not feel optimistic the Straw Market will be able to resume operations this year given the uncertainty surrounding the cruise industry’s return to the country.

UB STUDENTS SEX ASSAULTS SHOCK: Campus survey reveals one-in-three are victim of some form of rape

MORE than 35 percent of University of the Bahamas survey respondents experienced either statutory rape or sex without their consent, according to new research published in the International Journal of Bahamian Studies.

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