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Man accused of having sex with 10-year-old girl

A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday after he was accused of having sexual relations with a 10-year-old girl twice this year in the Berry Islands.

Murder accused denied bail after alleged car theft

A MAN awaiting trial for murder was remanded to prison yesterday after he was accused in a recent car theft.

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Four nominate in for by-election battle

THE race for the Golden Isles seat heated up on Friday as four candidates were officially nominated to contest the upcoming by-election, each pledging change, opportunity, and more inclusive leadership.

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Toastmasters mourn after mentor Derek Rolle fatally shot

DISTINGUISHED Toastmaster Derek Garcia Rolle was fatally shot in south-eastern New Providence on Thursday night, sending shockwaves of sadness and disbelief through the local toastmasters’ community.

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Crooked Island farmer appeals for help after Hurricane Melissa devastates crops

A CROOKED ISLAND farmer is appealing for government assistance after Hurricane Melissa devastated his five-acre farm, which had supplied fresh fruit to his community.

Residents voice frustration over repatriation delays after Hurricane Melissa

RESIDENTS in the southern Bahamas began returning to normalcy following Hurricane Melissa, with repatriation efforts wrapping up on Sunday.

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Man jailed for 22 years for stabbing roommate over false affair claim

A MAN was sentenced to 22 years in prison on Friday for attempting to kill his roommate, whom he falsely believed was having an affair with his wife.

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Police renew appeal for mother of abandoned newborn to come forward

POLICE Commissioner Shanta Knowles yesterday renewed appeals for the mother of a newborn baby found abandoned in bushes off Marshall Road to come forward, saying officers are concerned for her wellbeing.

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Uncertainty deepens over Junkanoo parades

THE upcoming Boxing Day and New Year’s Day parades are facing growing uncertainty as conflicting reports emerge over which Junkanoo groups will participate in the government-run events and which will perform under the Junkanoo Corporation New Providence (JCNP).

BACSWN assists DRMA, US Coast Guard with hurricane evacuation flights

THE Bahamas Aviation, Climate and Severe Weather Network (BACSWN) played a key role in supporting evacuation efforts ahead of Hurricane Melissa, providing critical weather data that helped coordinate flights in collaboration with the US Coast Guard and the Disaster Risk Management Authority (DRMA).

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St Augustine’s College student dies during school trip to Panama

A 16-year-old Bahamian student died in Panama after reportedly falling from the 27th floor of a high-rise hotel while attending an international robotics competition in Central America.

AML marks 50 years with $50,000 donation for 10th annual food drive

AML FOODS Limited has launched its 10th annual Feed 5000 Holiday Feeding Programme, marking the milestone with a $50,000 donation as the company celebrates its 50th anniversary.

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US mobilises aid and private sector support for Bahamas after Hurricane Melissa

THE United States has pledged continued support to The Bahamas in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, mobilising both government and private sector resources to assist with relief and recovery efforts across the southern and central islands.

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Three officers under probe after murder suspect’s court escape

THREE police officers are under investigation in connection with last month’s escape of an accused murderer from the Magistrate’s Court Complex on South Street.

38 migrants convicted of immigration offences

Thirty-eight foreign nationals were convicted in Magistrate’s Court this week for various immigration offences, including overstaying and illegal landing.

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