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Nearly 200 new cases reported in 48 hours

THE Ministry of Health reported 198 new cases of COVID-19 over the weekend, pushing the nationwide total to 1,315.

Nygard relatives: ‘We’re victims too’ – Two of tycoon’s closest family members accuse him of sex trafficking

CANADIAN fashion mogul Peter Nygard faces astonishing new allegations – that he sex trafficked two of his closest relatives and had them subjected to sexual assault.

Killed by bullets fired through window

A FAMILY has been left distraught after their loved one was fatally shot while standing inside his Elizabeth Estates home on Saturday night.

63 new cases of COVID-19, one more death

The Ministry of Health reported on Sunday that there are 63 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19.

133 new COVID-19 cases reported on Saturday

The Ministry of Health reported on Saturday that there are 133 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19.

Philip “Brave” Davis, Dr Michael Darville examined in hospital

Leader of the Opposition Philip “Brave” Davis and Senator Dr Michael Danville are in hospital after being examined “out of an abundance of caution”.

ZNS headquarters closed after staff member tests positive for COVID-19

ZNS Headquarters in New Providence closed for cleaning and sanitation on Saturday after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.

Lockdown and curfew lifted for Spanish Wells

The Office of the Prime Minister has announced that, based on the advice of health officials, Spanish Wells may resume normal commercial and social activity, effective immediately.

Good Samaritans pay vendor’s court fine

A 20-year-old man, who was convicted for selling coconut water without a permit last month, was able to pay his $800 court fine on Friday thanks to good Samaritans.

Two in court on fraud related charges

TWO men were arraigned in a Magistrate's Court Friday on fraud related charges.

UPDATED: 30 new cases of COVID-19, two deaths reported on Friday

COVID-19 cases in The Bahamas have now risen to 1,119.

Teens charged with armed robbery

TWO teenagers were remanded to prison on Friday after being arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court on two counts of armed robbery.

'Extension of food distribution programme needed'

WITH more than 35,000 households nationwide registered under the National Food Distribution Task Force, its Chairman Susan Larson has said there is a need to extend the programme past month’s end.

Two injured after attempted armed robbery

AN ATTEMPTED armed robbery at a business establishment has left an employee and suspect injured and receiving care in hospital.

Man charged with grievous harm

A 21-year old Haitian man, who claimed he attacked another man because he believed he was sexually assaulted by him, was remanded to prison on Friday.

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