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Woman sexually assaulted after being abducted by gunman

POLICE have one suspect in custody as they investigate two overnight sexual assaults in New Providence, one in which the female victim was held at gunpoint.

Massachusetts man drowns while snorkelling off Cabbage Beach

AN AMERICAN man died on Saturday morning after apparently drowning while snorkelling off Cabbage Beach, Paradise Island.

Elderly Exuma man dies in Williams Town house fire

A HOUSE fire early on Saturday has claimed the life of an elderly Exuma resident.

Lower Bogue accident leaves driver dead

POLICE in Eleuthera are investigating a traffic accident that left a man dead on Friday night in Lower Bogue.

Man dies after Churchill Avenue shooting

A MAN has died in hospital after being shot by three men who drove up to him on Churchill Avenue, off Soldier Road, on Saturday night.

Cabbage Beach access dispute reaches AG's office

THE ongoing dispute over an easement giving access to Cabbage Beach has now made its way to the Office of the Attorney General as the government works to determine the “historic relevance” of the Paradise Island path.

FNM to hold convention in November, chairman elections on April 14th

THE Free National Movement (FNM) will hold elections for chairman of the party in two weeks and a full convention in November, according to party officials.

FNM chairman reaffirms Minnis support after call for resignation

ACTING Free National Movement (FNM) Chairman Brensil Rolle has reaffirmed the party's support of its leader in the face of public calls for his resignation.

Teens charged over student's murder could stand trial in November

THE teenagers charged in connection with the murder of a 12th grade Doris Johnson Senior High School student could stand trial in Supreme Court as early as November, The Tribune understands.

Police find ammunition in bushes

POLICE discovered a quantity of ammunition in bushes at the rear of an apartment complex in the Freeport area on Thursday.

DNA to announce five candidates next week

THE Democratic National Alliance is expected to announce another five candidates next week, according to party leader Branville McCartney.

Craft and food vendors sought for Carnival

THE Bahamas National Festival Commission is looking for craft and food vendors for this year’s Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival in Nassau.

DNA calls for govt to ‘revamp Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival

THE Democratic National Alliance yesterday urged the Christie administration to “revamp” its unprofitable carnival product, suggesting the government re-establish the Junkanoo in June concept that the party claimed “worked better for all involved.”

Singer and activist slams govt actions against Save the Bays

SINGER turned activist Kirkland “KB” Bodie yesterday called the government’s actions against the Save The Bays (STB) organisation in Parliament hypocritical and disgusting.

Death penalty sought for man accused of Bahamian’s murder

FLORIDA prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for a man accused of brutally murdering a Bahamian woman by burying her alive in concrete a decade ago.

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