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Potential tropical storm development heading west in central Caribbean

THUNDERSTORM activity associated with a strong tropical wave over the central Caribbean Sea about 350 miles east-southeast of Kingston, Jamaica, is threatening to develop into a tropical storm later on Monday or overnight according to the National Hurricane Centre in Miami.

Police seize handguns, arrest five men and foil armed robbery

POLICE in New Providence have arrested five men and seized three handguns in three separate incidents in a 20-hour period from Friday evening, including foiling an armed robbery.

Minnis: I'll support Loretta as Long Island candidate

AFTER surviving a second attempt in two years to thwart his leadership, Free National Movement (FNM) leader Dr Hubert Minnis signalled Friday evening that he won’t purge the party of the high-profile members who have publicly criticised his leadership and help expose the party’s bitter divisions.

F.N.M. Convention Day Three – as it happened

Updates from the Melia.

PLP Chairman hits back at FNM Convention speakers

AMIDST the high drama at the Free National Movement national convention, Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts released a series of missives tackling claims made by Thursday night's speakers.

Loretta: Turnquest rebuke was final straw

PETER Turnquest’s public rebuke of Loretta Butler-Turner Thursday night was the final straw that prompted Mrs Butler-Turner and Dr Duane Sands to withdraw from the leadership race they once lobbied for, the Long Island MP said during a press conference Friday evening.

Sentencing adjourned for four convicted in connection with kidnapping and double murder

THE sentencing of four men convicted of having a role in the disappearance and murder of an Immigration Department officer and his girlfriend in Andros has been adjourned by another eight weeks.

Man robbed at gunpoint in Freeport

A MAN was held up and robbed of cash at gunpoint in Freeport on Thursday evening, police in Grand Bahama reported on Friday.

Missing woman found

CRADEISHA Spencer who was reported missing last week has been found in good health.

Tribute to 'brave Bahamian mother' Adlean Armbrister

CAT ISLANDER Adlean Armbrister, who has died aged 94, was praised for her bravery and her role in the march to Majority Rule in a tribute by Deputy Prime Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis on Friday.

Alleged robbers that psychiatrist prayed with are charged in court

THE alleged culprits behind the home invasion and gunpoint robbery of a well known psychiatrist were arraigned in Magistrate’s Court yesterday.

Complaint filed against doctor a day after he was cleared of rape

ONE day after being acquitted of rape and indecent assault, a complaint was filed against Freeport doctor Gerald Forbes for allegedly creating a disturbance at a law firm and following a female employee around the office.

Too early to tell on FNM unity

ALTHOUGH video footage of Free National Movement leadership contenders sharing a dance on the convention stage has gone viral, senior FNMs said yesterday that it was too early to tell whether the party is on track to unification.

Collie to stay as chairman as Alvin Smith bows out

FORMER House Speaker Alvin Smith said yesterday that after “careful consideration” he is declining the nomination for chairman of the Free National Movement.

State-recognised funeral for Pastor Silas Napoleon McKinney on Sunday

PASTOR Silas Napoleon McKinney is to be given a state-recognised funeral on Sunday at Hillview Seventh Day Adventist Church, Tonique Willliams-Darling Highway at 10am, the Cabinet Office announced on Friday.

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