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Davis urges voters to 'choose progress' at PLP’s final rally

THE Progressive Liberal Party closed its campaign last night with a final rally at Montagu Park as Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis made his last appeal before today’s general election.

Pintard promises change at final FNM rally

FNM leader Michael Pintard closed the party’s campaign last night with a sweeping pitch for change, opportunity and accountability, telling Bahamians on the eve of the general election that the Free National Movement offers “a different path to not only rescue a nation, but to create opportunities for thousands of Bahamians” struggling under the Davis administration.

Sister demands answers after brother dies from bar beating

A MAN who returned home badly injured after an alleged attack at a bar off Faith Avenue, suffering extensive internal injuries and trauma throughout his body, died 13 days later in the hospital.

Caribbean Princess passengers denied entry over Norovirus

PASSENGERS and crew aboard the Caribbean Princess were not permitted to disembark at the Nassau Cruise Port after Bahamian health officials confirmed an increase in onboard gastrointestinal illnesses linked to Norovirus infection, according to the Ministry of Health and Wellness.

Man acquitted of sexually assaulting his young niece

A 29-year-old man was acquitted yesterday of sexually assaulting his 11-year-old niece in 2021.

Man remanded after shootout with off-duty police officer

A MAN accused of robbing and shooting at an off-duty officer outside a convenience store on Carmichael Road West last month was remanded to prison yesterday.

Man sentenced to 18 months for Eleuthera police escape

A MAN who admitted escaping from an Eleuthera police station last week was sentenced to 18 months in prison.

Two men remanded over $6.4m Andros marijuana bust

TWO men were remanded to prison yesterday after they were accused of involvement in a $6.4m drug bust in waters off Andros last week.

Woman in Eight Mile Rock found unresponsive in suspected suicide attempt

A 40-year-old Eight Mile Rock woman was hospitalised on Sunday after she was found drifting in and out of consciousness in a bathtub following an apparent suicide attempt, police said.

American drowns while snorkelling in Bimini

A 69-year-old American tourist died on Sunday after becoming unresponsive while snorkelling in waters off Bimini, police said.

Prison officer strikes gunman with car

A CORRECTIONS officer told police he struck an alleged gunman with his vehicle after the man reportedly opened fire on him outside a business establishment on Prince Charles Drive early Monday morning.

Man allegedly stabbed by family member

A 44-year-old man was stabbed multiple times and left in critical condition on Sunday after a violent confrontation with a relative in the Chippingham area, police said.

Father of three shot dead

A ROUTINE visit to his popular snack store, South River Wholesale, ended in tragedy for owner Sario Baker on Friday after he was fatally shot, leaving his wife and family heartbroken just days before Mother’s Day.

Rick Fox's Partanna 'chose not to build' despite multi-million dollar financing, says ex-staff

Ex-employees of Rick Fox’s climate-resilient construction venture are asserting The Bahamas was “not even in the rear view mirror” after sealing its early 2024 deal with the Government as it “chose not to build” despite assembling multi-million dollar financing.

PM promises sweeping reforms on election eve

THE PLP and FNM neared the end of their campaigns with contrasting election-eve appeals over the weekend

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