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Repeat child molester gets 13-years prison for latest attack

A REPEAT child molester was sentenced to 13 years in prison yesterday for having sex with a nine-year-old boy he lured into his home shortly after being released from prison for raping a five-year-old boy.

Man jailed for breaking into stall and stealing alcohol

A MAN who admitted breaking into an Arawak Cay stall and stealing $400 worth of property last month was remanded to prison yesterday.

Munroe: Ingraham has no record to talk about on immigration

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe accused the FNM yesterday of using former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham to prop up Michael Pintard’s leadership.

Unfulfilled promises hurt PLP in Long Island race

LONG-TIME political observers believe FNM stronghold Long Island could be more competitive this election cycle, but a senior PLP campaign figure on the island doubts his party can take the seat.

Pintard accuses PRD of altering election rules

OPPOSITION leader Michael Pintard yesterday accused Parliamentary Commissioner Harrison Thompson of seeking legal advice on whether potentially thousands of people whose names are not on the register could vote using regular ballots in Tuesday’s general election, saying such a move would alter election rules days before polling day.

Minnis blames Bahamians for immigration crisis

FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said The Bahamas’ ongoing immigration challenges are being fuelled not only by illegal migration, but by corruption within the country’s own systems, arguing that Bahamians have exploited vulnerable migrants seeking a better life.

Davis urges Grand Bahamians to ‘choose progress’ over FNM

Prime Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis urged Grand Bahamians to “choose progress” as he defended his administration’s record and criticized the opposition during a PLP rally in Pineridge on Thursday.

Health warning issued as heat index expected to reach 108°F

RESIDENTS across The Bahamas are being urged to take precautions as dangerous heat conditions are expected to push heat index values as high as 108°F beginning today and lasting into early next week.

Pollwatch Bahamas launches interactive election map

POLLWATCH Bahamas has launched an online election platform that lets users forecast results in all 41 constituencies as the country enters the final week before voters go to the polls.

Herbalist brings plant-based diet to Paradise Island market

Herbalist Derica Clarke is her own walking testimony to the power of healthy living.

Fiancée defends accused in child molestation trial

A WOMAN yesterday said she could not believe allegations that her fiancé molested her nine-year-old sister in 2024.

Murder suspect fined $2,500 for 111-day bail breach

A MAN awaiting trial for a 2019 murder in Chippingham was fined $2,500 yesterday after admitting he breached his bail conditions for 111 days.

Darville pledges to pass laws for families abandoning patients

THE Davis administration would pursue legislation to hold families accountable for abandoning relatives in hospital if re-elected, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said yesterday, sharpening the government’s response to a problem he said is clogging public hospital beds and delaying care.

Ingraham targets Sebas Bastian's potential to rise to prime minister

Former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham yesterday said he had no intention of campaigning against Prime Minister Philip Davis seeking a second term, but changed his mind over concerns about the Progressive Liberal Party’s future leadership.

Petty promises 300 crown land deeds

PLP candidate Sylvanus Petty said the government plans to distribute more than 300 Crown land grants in North Eleuthera, making the pledge at a campaign rally Tuesday night amid scrutiny over how Crown land is being handled during the election season.

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