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Deputy Commissioner defends police operation at Sand Trap after video goes viral

DEPUTY Commissioner of Police Anthony Rolle defended a police operation at the Sand Trap on West Bay Street, saying officers acted within their rights while investigating an alleged illegal prostitution operation.

Unresolved logistical issues delay shanty town demolition

THE planned demolition of the Montgomery shanty town, previously set for tomorrow, has been delayed as officials cited unresolved logistical issues.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority provides nutritious power packs for Holmes Rock Primary School

ALPHA Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc, Pi Upsilon Omega Chapter, presented nutritious power packs to about 50 students at Holmes Rock Primary School in Grand Bahama on Wednesday, September 10.

World’s largest floating book fair returns to Grand Bahama this week

The MV Logos Hope, the world’s largest floating book fair, will return to Freeport Harbour from September 19 to 30, marking its third visit to Grand Bahama.

Man accused of rape claims court absences due to him being homeless

THE bail application of a man accused of rape was adjourned on Friday after concerns were raised about procedure and legal representation.

Seven Haitians convicted of overstaying fined $250 and ordered to be deported

SEVEN Haitian nationals convicted of overstaying in The Bahamas were each fined $250 and ordered deported by a Grand Bahama magistrate last week.

Judge sets date for trial of man accused of raping 30-year-old woman

THE Supreme Court has fixed trial dates in the case of a man accused of rape.

Coleby-Davis pledges rebuilding aid after storm rips through eastern NP

Energy Minister Jobeth Coleby-Davis has pledged to introduce a system to help residents access building materials to repair their homes after severe weather ripped through parts of eastern New Providence on Friday night.

Home-based chef forced to flee as storm unfolds ‘like a movie'

A home-based chef and entrepreneur was forced to flee his residence on Friday night after severe weather tore through eastern New Providence, ripping apart the roof of his home.

Severe weather causes damage, power outages across eastern New Providence

Severe thunderstorms that swept through eastern New Providence last night left widespread damage and prolonged power outages across several communities.

Storm topples trees, power lines in Fox Hill

Severe thunderstorms that swept across eastern New Providence last night brought down trees and power lines in the Fox Hill and Yamacraw areas.

OPM: Gov’t reviewing US decision to process Haitian visas in Nassau

Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis is reviewing “in its entirety” the matter of the US Embassy in Nassau being designated a processing site for Haitian visa applications.

AAIA: Fuel exhaustion caused fatal Piper Aztec crash

In its final report released on the one-year anniversary of the crash, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) has concluded that fuel exhaustion caused the crash of a Piper Aztec aircraft that killed two people and injured four others.

Ambassador nominee questioned on issues over China and drug trade

PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s nominee for US Ambassador to The Bahamas, Herschel Walker, faced tough questioning on Thursday over how he would counter China’s expanding influence in the region and tackle drug trafficking routes through the country.

BPL not concerned over reluctance of staff to join Bahamas Grid Company

BAHAMAS Power and Light’s chief operating officer, Anthony Christie, said yesterday he is not worried about the optics of workers refusing to be seconded to the Bahamas Grid Company (BGC), despite mounting criticism of the transition plan.

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