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Munroe: New intel unit to tackle regional crime

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said the country, in partnership with OBPAT, is looking at establishing a new Transnational Crime Intelligence Unit (TCIU) in New Providence as authorities move to strengthen regional security and address evolving criminal threats.

$20m deal set to bring hybrid power to Andros

RESIDENTS in Andros are expected to receive more reliable and sustainable energy through a $20m power purchase agreement (PPA) signed by the government for the installation of three hybrid power plants on the island.

Bus driver seeks bail, claims he wasn’t the gunman

A BUS driver accused of trying to kill a fellow driver in a daylight shooting claimed he was not the gunman as bail submissions were heard yesterday.

Man who admitted to fatal stabbing given 25 years in prison

A MAN who admitted fatally stabbing another man during a fight was sentenced to 25 years in prison yesterday.

Accused remanded for allegedly firing gun at a man after argument

A MAN accused of firing a gun at another man earlier this month was remanded to prison yesterday.

‘Not guilty’ plea for charge of assaulting a man with a cutlass

A MAN accused of injuring another man with a cutlass was granted bail yesterday.

Hanna-Martin calls for Davis administration to address ‘housing crisis’ if re-elected

HOUSING must be addressed if the Davis administration retains power in the next general election, Englerston MP Glenys Hanna Martin said yesterday, describing the housing issue as a "crisis".

Abaco volunteers grapple with ‘recurring hazard’ as shanty demolition site and junkyards burn

SMOKE from a bush fire at the former Gaza shanty town site drifted across north Abaco yesterday as volunteer firefighters struggled to contain flames residents say have become a recurring hazard since the area was demolished nearly two years ago.

Davis: 'We will not have any political activity during lent’

THE PLP launches its national election campaign today – but will suspend public political events just two days later in observance of the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday.

Symonette: ‘Inhumane’ to deport child killer after serving sentence

FORMER Immigration Minister Brent Symonette said deporting convicted murderer Chris Ferguson after he completes his 40-year sentence for killing Adriel Moxey would be “inhumane”, amid questions over the killer’s unresolved immigration status.

Man killed by cop ‘was known to him’

A 28-YEAR-OLD man who was shot and killed by an off-duty police officer in Kemp Road last week knew the officer, say local residents, contradicting initial police statements that he was an “unknown” man encountered at the officer’s home.

Neighbour helps rescue woman from house fire

A WOMAN was saved by neighbours who forced their way into her burning home off East Street South yesterday after an explosion tore through the interior, leaving her with upper body burns.

Pintard pledges to remove VAT from essential goods

FNM National Movement leader Michael Pintard said an FNM government would remove VAT from essential goods and services, framing the pledge as central to easing a cost-of-living squeeze he said has worsened under the Progressive Liberal Party.

Man pleads guilty in ‘planted drugs’ case

A 26-year-old man has pleaded guilty to drug charges related to an incident in which a relative claimed home camera footage showed police planting narcotics at his Carmichael Road home.

Judge denies bail again to robbery suspect who escaped custody

A SUPREME Court judge has again denied bail to a man awaiting trial for an armed robbery, ruling that his prior escape from custody and the strength of the Crown’s case outweighed any change in his circumstances.

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