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Nygard hits back with his own allegations

THE convicted criminals who first alleged they were hired by Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard to murder opponents have changed their story, according to affidavits released by Mr Nygard yesterday.

Witnesses may be called after visit to crime scene

WITNESSES may be recalled to give further evidence following a jury’s visit to a crime scene in Andros where the decomposed bodies of missing persons Shane Gardiner and Tishka Braynen were found just over two years ago.

Prison officer accused of possession of drugs with intent to supply

A CORRECTIONS officer appeared in Magistrate’s Court yesterday facing a charge of possession of dangerous drugs with intent to supply.

MP asks where money has come from for Bahamasair

CENTRAL Grand Bahama MP Neko Grant yesterday raised concern over the source of the financing used to refurbish the aged Bahamasair fleet.

$2,600 prize for naming the Secret Sound

GRAND Bahama resident Jasmine Bevans has hit the jackpot in the 100JAMZ Secret Sound competition, picking up a $2,600 cash prize courtesy of Island Luck.

Vandals break into FNM headquarters

VANDALS broke into the Free National Movement’s headquarters over the weekend but stole nothing, according to officials.

DNA calls on Minnis to ‘come clean’ over Nygard

THE Democratic National Alliance yesterday called on Free National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis to “come clean” and clarify the party’s involvement in the contentious lawsuit against Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard.

Fellow students mourn girl killed when hit by a rock

STUDENTS, staff and administrators at the Government High School said yesterday they have not been able to “fully construct the reason or come to terms with” the tragic death of Mizilana Beauchamp, a pupil all described as pleasant.

Halkitis denies missing targets

STATE Minister for Finance Michael Halkitis yesterday refuted media reports that the government has already blown past its forecasted deficit targets for 2015-2016.

Three charged with killing teenage student

THREE men were remanded to prison yesterday after they were arraigned in connection with the recent murder of a 16-year-old honour roll student at Government High School.

Rise in cocaine and rifle seizures

POLICE Commissioner Ellison Greenslade said police are “very concerned” by the amount of cocaine and high-powered rifles that have been seized on the streets of New Providence and Grand Bahama this year.

Rollins: Should billionaire be in the country?

FORT Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins called yesterday for Prime Minister Perry Christie to address the presence of Peter Nygard in this country after the billionaire fashion mogul was videotaped claiming Mr Christie promised him land after he allegedly gave $5m to the Progressive Liberal Party for the last general election.

Christie denies any improper behaviour

AMID dramatic scenes in the House of Assembly yesterday, Prime Minister Perry Christie defended himself against allegations featured in Supreme Court documents raising concerns over the relationship between himself, other leading PLP figures and billionaire fashion mogul Peter Nygard.

Police quiz PM over Nygard

PRIME MINISTER Perry Christie and Deputy Prime Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis have been questioned by police in connection with a murder for hire plot, according to Commissioner of Police Ellison Greenslade.

One admits drug charges, three others accused

ONE of four men arraigned yesterday for the recent seizure of $450,000 worth of cocaine at the Lynden Pinding International Airport pleaded guilty to multiple drug related offences during his initial appearance in Magistrates’ Court.

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