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Bain’s shooting ruled ‘murder’

A POLICE officer has been placed in custody after a Coroners’s Court jury made the rare ruling that the shooting of 27-year-old Dino Bain was homicide by murder.

Two Americans drown at Celebration Key in separate incidents

Two American cruise passengers drowned at Celebration Key in Grand Bahama on Friday — one while snorkelling and the other while swimming in a pool.

Cousin: I did not see a gun where officer testified it had been thrown

THE cousin of Dino Bain, who was shot and killed by police in 2023, yesterday contradicted details allegedly provided by the police officer implicated in the case, telling the court he did not see a gun in the direction the officer claimed it had been thrown.

Man accused of series of carjackings

A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of a series of armed carjackings in New Providence over the past month.

Fishermen recruited to improve storm forecasts

Bahamian fishermen have been recruited to play a pivotal role in collecting data that will be used to improve hurricane forecasting and early warning systems.

‘$10,000 fraud scheme’ sees man accused in court

A 20-year-old man has been granted bail after being accused of stealing over $10,000 from three people in a phishing scheme earlier this year.

Man charged after dropping gun

A MAN was denied bail yesterday after being accused of dropping a firearm at a shopping centre on Prince Charles Drive early Thursday morning.

Laroda rejects criticism over violence shelters

SOCIAL Services Minister Myles LaRoda hit back at opposition criticism over his ministry’s domestic violence shelter project, denying claims the shelters are a secretive initiative plagued by delays and are possibly “non-existent”.

Senator blasts govt for violence commission delay

FREE National Movement (FNM) Senator Michela Barnett-Ellis has again slammed the government for its two-year delay in implementing the Protection Against Violence Commission.

Sands: immigration commissioner report will never be seen

FREE National Movement (FNM) chairman Dr Duane Sands said Bahamians should not expect the Davis administration to ever release the Immigration Commission’s report.

High Commissioner hails potential of The Bahamas as he says his farewells

After three years’ service in The Bahamas, British High Commissioner Tom Hartley is departing.

Family shock at murder of ‘humble’ Eleson

RELATIVES of Eleson Pierre, the country’s latest murder victim, say they are shocked by his killing, describing him as a “humble” and sweet person who didn’t bother anyone.

Cornish: Generator bought for grand cay - but no date yet for installation

NORTH Abaco MP Kirk Cornish said yesterday that a second generator has been purchased to resolve long-standing power outages on Grand Cay, Abaco.

Killer who tried to flee justice is found guilty

A GRAND Bahama man who tried to flee while on trial for murder was yesterday found guilty of stabbing a teenager to death during a nightspot fracas four years ago.

Govt to ask retired teachers to fill gaps after Cuba pause

SCHOOLS are facing a shortfall in the number of teachers - and plan to turn to retired teachers to fill the gap after pausing recruitment of staff from Cuba.

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