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Family says of ATM shooting victim: He was our superman

THE FAMILY of Ivan Cleare, who was shot and killed at a Scotiabank ATM on Sunday morning, yesterday described the father of three as “Superman”.

Man accused of sex attack on 15-year-old girl at regatta

A MAN made his initial court appearance yesterday on a charge of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl during the Long Island regatta earlier this month.

Delay in referendum results was ‘inexcusable’

FORMER National Security Minister Tommy Turnquest insisted yesterday that the delayed release of results for the gender equality referendum was inexcusable, and has lowered confidence in the electoral process.

Silence on plan to stop killings

THE day after three men were slain in the capital in two separate shooting incidents, National Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage had very little to say when he was questioned on the government’s approach to arrest violent crime in the country.

Closing arguments heard over killing of web shop worker

A JURY yesterday listened to two hours of closing arguments from Crown and defence counsel about whether a woman, motivated by jealously and revenge, allegedly robbed and killed a web shop employee in Deadman’s Cay, Long Island.

A night of music to help raise funds to help day care centre

IN AN effort to raise funds for its Adult Day Care Centre, St Joseph’s Parish will present a “A Night of Musical Entertainment” tomorrow.

Mental health facility opens after delay of nearly a decade

PRIME Minister Perry Christie commissioned the 35,000 square foot Child & Adolescent, Robert Smith and Special Education Complex yesterday, calling the state of the art mental health facility a pivotal step in the country’s efforts to help children with behavioral and mental health issues.

Bad weather and equipment faults blamed for Abaco blackouts

POWER blackouts in Abaco were yesterday blamed on inclement weather and faulty equipment.

Interpol experts aim to help police to tackle cyber crimes

INTERPOL’S cyber crime investigative course, which aims to equip regional law enforcement agencies with skills necessary to identify and address crimes perpetrated on cyber platforms, is currently underway at the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s East Street headquarters.

Ministry sends sympathy in wake of mass shooting at Florida gay nightclub

THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its sympathy yesterday to the people of the United States and residents of Orlando, Florida, following a mass shooting at a gay nightclub in the city early Sunday morning.

No bail in gun possession case

A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday after he was arraigned in Magistrate’s Court on a pair of firearm related offences.

Waking up to the beauty of The Bahamas

BRITONS woke up to scenic montages of the Bahamas over the past week as the Bahamas Tourist Office in London and other partners teamed up for a competition that brings the beauty of the Bahamas to viewers throughout the United Kingdom.

Broken traffic lights at busy Nassau intersection to be fixed "in days"

PERMANENT Secretary in the Ministry of Works Colin Higgs confirmed on Monday that his office is aware of the continued failure of the traffic lights at the busy East Bay Street and Mackey Street intersection at the foot of the inbound Paradise Island Bridge.

199 Haitians caught on sloop

THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force apprehended 199 Haitian migrants off the west coast of northern Andros on Friday.

Radio stations fear closures under URCA changes

THE Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) has come under fire for its plans to “standardise” FM radio broadcasting, with industry insiders accusing the regulator of making the sector “pay” for the organisation’s “mismanagement”.

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