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RV trailers still in use six years after Dorian

NEARLY six years after the government placed RV trailers in Abaco to assist residents displaced by Hurricane Dorian, Disaster Reconstruction Management (DRM) Authority officials said there is still no definitive deadline for occupants to vacate the temporary housing units even as concerns persist about alleged illegal activity at the site.

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Shanty homes marked for demolition as residents face uncertain future

A 25-year-old Haitian man is among dozens facing uncertainty over their future after his landlord informed him that the home he has lived in for two years is set to be demolished next week - just days before his $350 rent is due.

Gang members ‘killed my son’

A MOTHER cried out that gang members “killed my son” as an inquest was held into the man’s disappearance more than a decade ago.

Seven months jail for cultivating marijuana

A MAN was sentenced to seven months in prison on Friday for possessing and cultivating marijuana at his residence on Lady Slipper Drive.

GB police investigate alleged sex assault

Police in Grand Bahama are investigating an alleged sexual assault that occurred on the island over the weekend.

Man accused of stealing car at gunpoint

A MAN was remanded to prison on Thursday, accused of stealing a car at gunpoint in Mount Royal Avenue and physically attacking him in April.

Historian criticises lack of women in politics in The Bahamas

A HISTORIAN has criticised the lack of women in politics in The Bahamas and is calling for greater efforts to encourage more into leadership roles.

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American woman recovering after losing both legs in life-altering boat accident

AN American woman who lost her legs in a boating accident in The Bahamas in May has recounted her harrowing experience, saying she nearly lost her life.

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McDonald’s celebrates 50 years in The Bahamas

RESTAURANT chain McDonald’s celebrated 50 years of service in Nassau on Saturday – with a celebration event at its Marlborough Street location.

Two charged with attempted murder and gun possession

TWO MEN accused of shooting another sitting in his car in Devaux Street, leaving him in critical condition, were remanded to prison on Friday.

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Cartwright: Censorship will not be accepted in The Bahamas

FREE National Movement (FNM) deputy leader Shanendon Cartwright has blasted the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas (BCB) for what he called an “undemocratic and offensive” decision to cut short a live interview with the party’s candidate for West Grand Bahama and Bimini Omar Isaacs.

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Shark bite victim ‘very, very lucky’ to avoid serious injury

Shark attack survivor Mike Raich has revealed how he narrowly escaped serious injury when a bite to his arm missed major nerves and arteries by inches.

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Matilda ‘Millie’ Robinson-Rolle dies at 110 years old

A WOMAN who left a message for the future in a time capsule during the country’s 51st Independence celebrations last year has died at the age of 110.

Police investigate fatal shooting

Police are investigating a fatal shooting off August Street on Sunday that left a man dead.

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Mom-of-4 dies in Eleuthera crash

A YOUNG mother-of-four was killed in a traffic accident on Eleuthera over the holiday weekend, leaving her family and friends devastated.