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Former FNM vice chairman Johnson says he backs PLP

FORMER Free National Movement (FNM) vice chairman Richard Johnson has vowed to never again support the party under its current leadership, accusing it of mistreating and discarding loyal members who fought for the organisation.

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Olympian’s father dies in double traffic fatality

THE father of Olympic and World Champion sprinter Steven Gardiner Jr and another man died in a traffic accident on Abaco on Sunday night.

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Murder, fraud and a fight over diamonds

A Supreme Court judge has issued a ruling over the ownership of diamonds in a multi-million luxury goods battle featuring two murders - including that of an ex-Cabinet minister’s husband - and likely Customs fraud.

Bail granted in firearm case

A MAN was granted bail on Friday after being accused of having a loaded gun outside a business on Bay Street.

Suspect accused of injuring man in fight at gas station

A MAN was granted bail on Friday after allegedly injuring a motorist and damaging his car at a gas station in Oakes Field last month.

Energy projects awaiting environment green light

Renewable energy projects are now being considered for environmental approvals, said Minister of Energy and Transport JoBeth Coleby-Davis on Friday.

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Coleby-Davis to run again in Elizabeth constituency

MINISTER of Energy and Transport JoBeth Coleby-Davis intends to stand in the Elizabeth constituency in the next election, she said on Friday.

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Commodore to receive rangers camp ‘abuse’ report this week

THE findings of an internal board of inquiry into allegations of abuse and misconduct by a Defence Force marine at this year’s Rangers camp will be revealed to authorities this week, Defence Force Commodore Floyd Moxey said yesterday.

Abaco man injured in shooting

AN Abaco man is in hospital nursing injuries after being shot outside his home on Friday.

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Mother in tears as mystery remains over missing son

A MOTHER broke down in tears as a coroner’s jury returned an open verdict in the decade-old missing person case of Charlton Morley.

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Glover-rolle: we want views of public on maternity leave

LABOUR Minister Pia Glover-Rolle said the government wants public feedback on extending maternity leave

Junkanoo consultation starts today, says govt

PUBLIC consultations are set to begin today on the proposed National Junkanoo Authority Bill, with Latrae Rahming, director of communications at the Office of the Prime Minister, expressing optimism all parties will find common ground to allow this year’s parades to proceed.

Leaders respond to mass shooting

A WEEKEND of gun violence drew sharp reactions from political and religious leaders yesterday, with a prominent pastor describing the country as a “war zone” and urging unity to “fight this demon”.

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Body in car confirmed to be elkino miller

NEARLY a year after burned remains were found in a car on Grand Bahama, police have finally identified the victim as missing Elkino Miller.

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Power outages persist in Abaco, Harbour island

RESIDENTS have expressed their frustration after continuing prolonged power outages and water supply problems on both Abaco and Harbour Island.