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Charged with armed robbery stealing $13,000 from a man

A MAN accused of an armed daylight robbery that netted $13,000 was remanded to prison yesterday following his arraignment in Magistrate’s Court.

Gun and ammo possession gets man two and a half years jail

A MAN was sentenced to two and a half years in prison yesterday after admitting to possessing a gun and 37 rounds of ammunition on Soldier Road last week.

Officer tells inquest two bullets recovered were from 9mm pistol allegedly fired by one of the victims

A POLICE firearm examiner testified yesterday that a bullet recovered from the dashboard of the vehicle in which three men were shot and killed by police on Cowpen Road in 2020 was one of two rounds fired from a gun found near the deceased.

Man convicted of indecent assault of five-year-old son

A 42-year-old man has been found guilty of indecently assaulting a five-year-old boy in 2020, an abuse uncovered when the child’s parents grew suspicious after he kissed his father on the lips.

Husband and wife jailed for contempt after defying court orders

A BAHAMIAN couple who vowed they would never obey a court order were jailed for contempt in December, with newly released reasons from the Supreme Court revealing the full extent of their defiance.

Repairs ongoing on North Eleuthera International Aiport’s existing terminal

Immediate repair work is being carried out at the existing terminal of the North Eleuthera International Airport as part of efforts to improve the passenger experience ahead of the construction of a new multi-million-dollar terminal, according to officials.

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Rahming claims govt built 146 homes and repaired 661 this term, but short on details

STATE Minister for Housing and Urban Renewal Lisa Rahming claimed the Davis administration has built 146 homes and repaired 661 this term but provided little breakdown of where the homes were built, how much was spent, or the scale of the damage addressed.

Lewis: Grand Lucayan heads of agreement a positive step forward for Grand Bahama

CENTRAL Grand Bahama MP Iram Lewis, now representing the Coalition of Independents (COI) after departing the Free National Movement last month, has cautiously welcomed the government’s progress toward a new hotel agreement for the Grand Lucayan hotel.

Officer shot and injured pitbull

A PITBULL was injured after a police officer shot the animal on Fire Street, Coconut Grove, on Tuesday.

Tribune Media Group major upgrade to all radio stations brings enhanced quality

The Tribune Media Group has announced a major broadcast upgrade that boosts the reach and quality of all four of its popular radio stations: 100 Jamz, Cool 96 FM, Joy FM, and Y98 FM.

Friends of drowned teen receive grief counselling

GRIEF counselling has been ramped up at Eight Mile Rock High School following the death of 17-year-old student Elvinson Saintilmar, whose drowning last Saturday has left classmates and teachers reeling.

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Petty says, ‘I’m coming back to be Prime Minister of The Bahamas’

NORTH Eleuthera MP Sylvanus Petty declared his ambition to become the next prime minister of The Bahamas yesterday, surprising reporters just weeks after the junior parliamentarian announced plans to step away from frontline politics.

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Sands ‘committed’ to Elizabeth amid St Anne’s seat speculation

FREE National Movement (FNM) chairman Dr Duane Sands reaffirmed his commitment to the Elizabeth constituency yesterday, pushing back against speculation that he is seeking a safer seat –– such as St Anne’s –– ahead of the next general election.

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Vital need for independent fire service, says Minnis

FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis, echoing others in the Free National Movement, has called for the urgent creation of an independent fire service, warning that the government’s current model is dangerously inadequate and rooted in a system that no longer serves the country’s needs.

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Students left sick by fire site stink

EDUCATION authorities are weighing an emergency relocation of CH Reeves and RM Bailey students as a noxious odour from the fire-gutted Solomon’s Old Trail and Cost Right site sickens staff.