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Burglary suspect shot by police

A HOUSEBREAKING suspect was taken to hospital after he was shot by police on Thursday.

Police launch probe as man is found dead

POLICE on New Providence are investigating the circumstances surrounding a man’s death on Saturday.

Detainee escapes Carmichael

OFFICIALS are searching for an escaped detainee from the Carmichael Road Detention Centre.

Plane skids off runway in Freeport

AN American Eagle plane skidded off the runway at Grand Bahama International Airport on Saturday, with two passengers taken to hospital.

BPL Skyguard Severe Weather Alert 25th October: Nassau

STARTS: 10/25/2020 7:00 AM EDT EXPIRES: 10/25/2020 10:00 AM EDT

UPDATED: American Eagle plane skids off runway in Freeport

An American Eagle plane skidded off the runway at Grand Bahama International Airport on Saturday.

Commissioner: Marijuana still illegal - and you'll be locked up if caught with it

COMMISSIONER of Police Paul Rolle made it clear on Friday those found with “dope” will get locked up until the law changes as possession of the substance is still illegal today.

218 COVID cases in police force to date

COMMISSIONER of Police Paul Rolle revealed on Friday that there have been 218 COVID-19 cases in the force to date.

ZNS staff worried over COVID protocols

ZNS employees in Freeport are very concerned that proper protocols were not taken by management when a staffer who became ill at work last week tested positive for COVID-19.

BAMSI brings fresh produce for Ranfurly children

THE Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute donated produce from its North Andros farm to the Ranfurly Homes for Children yesterday.

'No one affected by hurricane asked for new documents'

IMMIGRATION Director Clarence Russell said yesterday that no one affected by Hurricane Dorian has come forward seeking to have destroyed documents replaced.

Relative of infected police officer hits out at lack of contact tracing

A RELATIVE of a COVID-19 positive police officer has claimed officials have not done any contact tracing or checked on members of his household for possible infection spread.