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Defence Force bolsters fleet with three new vessels, mobile base

THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) held the largest commissioning ceremony in the service’s history on Friday at the John Alfred Wharf, bolstering its fleet with three new vessels and a 17-piece containerised mobile base as it upgrades its fleet to safeguard the Bahamas.

Deadman's Cay Airport to be relocated due to hurricane threat

PRIME Minister Perry Christie said his administration will relocate the Deadman's Cay airport in Long Island to seek protection from the calamitous effects hurricanes have when they strike the outer islands.

Tributes paid to 'consummate hotelier' Felix Seymour

TRIBUTES have been paid to former Grand Bahama veteran hotelier Felix A Seymour for his commitment to excellence in the field of tourism.

Woman robbed at gunpoint in Eight Mile Rock

A WOMAN was robbed at gunpoint of cash by two masked men at Lovers Beach in Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama, on Thursday, police reported.

Plans for environmental monitoring system for Grand Bahama industrial sector

MINISTER for Grand Bahama Dr Michael Darville has revealed that recommendations have been made for an independently run and year-round environmental monitoring system to be put in place to observe the industrial sector.

Man given $100,000 fine or three years in jail for role in drug smuggling plot

A MAN will serve three years in jail if he fails to pay a $100,000 fine imposed by magistrate on Friday for his role in a recent plot to smuggle $450,000 worth of cocaine into the United States.

EXIM Bank gives approval for Baha Mar Convention Centre to host IDB-IIC agm

THE China Export Import (EXIM) Bank has approved the government's request to utilise the Baha Mar Convention Centre for it to host the annual general meeting of the Boards of Governors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Inter-American Investment Corporation (IIC) next month.

'Feet tickling' accused says complainant 'may have liked him'

A MAN who denies invading a woman's home and tickling her feet testified on Friday that the complainant may have identified him because she "might have" liked him.

DEU seizes $500,000 worth of marijuana

POLICE seized more than $500,000 worth of marijuana on Thursday night during a special operation by the Drugs Enforcement Unit.

Gomez will 'recuse' himself if Committee on Privileges investigates Nygard affidavits

FORMER State Minister for Legal Affairs Damian Gomez has said he will "recuse" himself as chairman of the Committee on Privileges if the group is made to investigate two affidavits connected to his embattled clients Peter Nygard and lawyer Keod Smith.

Mitchell and Gray join call for campaign finance laws

FOX Hill MP Fred Mitchell and MICAL MP V Alfred Gray joined a growing number of parliamentarians yesterday in calling for campaign finance laws to be enacted, with Mr Mitchell saying the lack of such laws is at the root of the Peter Nygard/Louis Bacon controversy ensnaring the major political parties at the moment.

Breaking into house to tickle woman is no laughing matter

A JUDGE is expected to make a decision today on legal discussions held in the absence of the jury hearing evidence in the case of a man accused of tickling a woman awake during an early morning home invasion.

Chipman concern at allegations

FREE National Movement MP Hubert Chipman expressed concern yesterday about allegations that some members of the party have been intimately involved with Save the Bays in its alleged efforts to “destabilise the government” using money received from foreigners.

Fred Mitchell may file formal complaint against Fred Smith

MINISTER of Immigration and Foreign Affairs Fred Mitchell has threatened to file a formal complaint against Fred Smith, QC, to the Bar Association in connection with two Cuban men who were wrongfully imprisoned in the country for nearly three years and fled to the United States after being released.

Rollins challenges affidavit ruling

FORT Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins yesterday challenged House Speaker Dr Kendal Major’s decision not to accept two affidavits he tabled on Wednesday night in reference to the controversy surrounding Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard.

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