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SWAT officers on street after latest killing

DOZENS of heavily armed SWAT officers locked down Nassau Village yesterday afternoon, moments after a 22-year-old father of one was shot multiple times and killed while walking in the area.

Police chief not surprised by rising murder count

A FRUSTRATED Ellison Greenslade yesterday said he was “not surprised” by the nation’s rising murder count, telling reporters that that he predicted months ago that the country would continue to have problems if certain changes were not made.

Court of Appeal approves Melvin Maycock's extradition to US on drugs charges

THE Court of Appeal has affirmed the committal order of the Magistrates Court which approved an extradition request from the United States government to have Melvin Maycock Sr and several alleged accomplices to stand trial in the US on drug trafficking charges.

Potcake in need of blood

THE Tribune’s street philosopher, Potcake, is due to have an operation today at Princess Margaret Hospital - but needs five pints of blood to be donated before the operation can go ahead.

Miss Universe Bahamas meets soccer superstar

TORIA Nichole, Miss Universe Bahamas, has been partying with the world’s best footballer Ronaldo at the premiere of his new film ‘Ronaldo’.

Man sought by police over housebreakings

Police are searching for Fritznel Richmond, otherwise called “American”, of Gibbs Corner, who is wanted in connection with a number of housebreakings in New Providence.

Trio wanted in Grand Bahama

GRAND Bahama police want to question three men they believe can help with ongoing investigations into allegations of theft.

Acklins residents say they are being denied hurricane relief

SOME residents in Acklins are reportedly being denied hurricane relief aid and supplies to repair their homes following severe hurricane damage on the island, according to a local resident.

Delegation continues assessment

HEAD of the National Recovery and Reconstruction Unit, Melanie Roach led a delegation of persons to several Family Islands on Thursday, November 12, to continue with assessments following Hurricane Joaquin in October.

Gas station owner rejects residents’ health concerns

THE owner and operator of a Carmichael Road gas station yesterday refuted concerns from residents that the expansion of his gas station would result in the contamination of the neighbouring community’s water table.

Union renews call for forensic audit of COB

THE Union of Tertiary Educators of the Bahamas renewed its call for The College of the Bahamas to conduct a forensic audit before transitioning to a university yesterday following COB’s announcement last week that police are investigating an alleged incident of employee fraud.

Laptops donated to students by Deputy Prime Minister

DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister of Works Philip “Brave” Davis donated 12 laptops to the students of the San Salvador Primary School and San Salvador Central High School during a recent visit to the island.

New school to be built in San Salvador

THE government will construct a new primary and secondary school on 20 acres of shared land in North Victoria Hill, San Salvador.

Gomez called on to honour corruption pledge

FOLLOWING fresh revelations of missing funds from a government department, Legal Affairs Minister Damien Gomez has been urged to honour his pledge to fight official corruption.

Fitzgerald highlights importance of data protection

AS The Bahamas moves towards the establishment of a Freedom of Information Act, Education Minister Jerome Fitzgerald said it is “critically” important that the role of the Data Protection Act and its relationship to the Freedom of Information Act are also given similar attention.

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