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UPDATED: Two dead in Bernard Road shooting

Two men have been killed and three more people hurt in a shooting in Bernard Road.

Teen granted bail after alleged armed robbery at RM Bailey park

A 15-year-old boy was granted emergency bail on Friday after he and a group of teens were accused of robbing a woman at gunpoint at RM Bailey park last month.

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PM not worried about jobs after Baha Mar case ruling

Prime Minister Philip Davis has downplayed concerns about the potential impact of the multi-billion judgment against China Construction America (CCA) in favour of Sarkis Izmirlian on hotel operations and jobs at British Colonial and Margaritaville Beach Resort.

Teen granted bail in assault case

A teen was granted bail after she was accused of seriously injuring a man earlier this month.

Man sentenced to two months for $300 car part theft

A MAN was sentenced to two months in prison on Friday after he admitted to stealing $300 worth of car parts last week.

Suspect arrested in viral video of street attack

Police have arrested a 41-year-old man in connection with the brutal assault of a woman that sparked outrage after it was captured on video and circulated on social media this week.

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‘Have a vote on bi-monthly pay proposal’

THE Bahamas Public Service Union (BPSU) president Kimsley Ferguson has called for a structured poll to determine public servants’ opinions on the proposed shift to bi-monthly pay.

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‘14 unions have strike certificates’

PRESIDENT of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) Obie Ferguson said 14 unions are holding strike certificates, signalling their preparedness to take industrial action as unresolved labour disputes with the government persist.

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AG: No concern over jobs

ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said he is not concerned about potential job losses at two Nassau resorts after a New York court rejected their owners’ bid to prevent Sarkis Izmirlian from enforcing a $1.6bn damages award.

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CCA told pay $1.9B to pursue appeal

A key Sarkis Izmirlian ally yesterday asserted “it doesn’t take a blind man” to see that Baha Mar’s contractor will likely lose its appeal against the growing $1.642bn damages awarded to the original developer.

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Family Court opening held

GOVERNMENT and judicial officials attended the soft opening of the Family Court Complex off Bernard Road yesterday, marking the initial phase in what the Davis administration says is a comprehensive improvement programme for the court system.

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Gaming Board signs agreement with Bahamas Public Service Union

THE Gaming Board for The Bahamas and the Bahamas Public Service Union (BPSU) yesterday signed an industrial agreement, but officials declined to disclose notable details about the agreement, which is set to expire in 2028.

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HMBS Flamingo survivor determined to rebuild

RETIRED Defence Force Captain Whitfield Neely has spent every day rebuilding his home of more than 40 years from the ground up after a fire destroyed the structure in May and hopes to move his family back in early next year.

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Chief Justice to meet bar president on judicial complaints

CHIEF Justice Ian Winder said he will meet with Bar Association president Khalil Parker before the opening of the next legal year to finalise the proper procedure for handling judicial complaints.

Police officers given June 2026 trial date

THREE police officers charged with manslaughter in the 2021 death of 31-year-old Azario Major were notified on Wednesday that their trial will begin in June 2026.