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Dog shot dead as man attacked by three animals

A DOG was shot dead after a man was attacked by three unrestrained dogs while walking in Dundas Town, Abaco, yesterday.

Govt announces National Bridge programme

THE government has announced a sweeping National Bridge Programme that will see the construction and rehabilitation of key bridges in Exuma, Andros, and New Providence, part of a broader push to improve connectivity and safety across the Family Islands.

$1m roadwork to begin on Joe Farrington Road mid-May

THOUSANDS of residents and businesses along Joe Farrington Road are being told to prepare for noise, dust, and detours, as a $1m infrastructure project kicks off by mid-May.

AG: Mining Bill will bring much needed oversight to an unregulated industry

Attorney General Ryan Pinder yesterday defended the government’s landmark Mining Bill during Senate debate, saying it will finally impose strict oversight on an industry that has operated without clear rules for decades.

Pinder and Barnett-Ellis clash over promised lower BPL bills

ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder and Senator Micheala Barnett-Ellis clashed in the Senate yesterday over the government’s promises to lower electricity costs.

Govt to meet with Bank of The Bahamas over Andros’ reduced banking hours

GOVERNMENT officials will meet with Bank of The Bahamas executives this week amid growing outrage over drastic reductions in banking hours on Andros.

Nurses protest at ‘foreign bias’

PROTEST erupted outside the orientation for newly hired healthcare workers from Ghana yesterday, as about a dozen Bahamian nurses accused the government of sidelining local talent in favour of foreign recruits.

Warrants issued for three police officers after court no-show

THREE police officers failed to appear in court yesterday as an inquest opened into a deadly 2020 police-involved shooting, prompting Coroner Kara Turnquest Deveaux to issue arrest warrants against them.

Man found dead at Sandyport in Suspected suicide

A man believed to be in his 40s has died in a suspected suicide in the Sandyport area.

Davis criticises White’s comment that FNM voters are only ‘sensible’ ones

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has criticised St Anne’s MP Adrian White for suggesting Free National Movement (FNM) voters are the only “sensible” ones, saying every Bahamian voter makes a deliberate, sensible decision.

Prisoner recaptured Sunday after escaping custody while at hospital

A PRISONER escaped from custody while receiving medical care at Princess Margaret Hospital - but is now back in custody.

Twenty migrants plead guilty to overstaying and illegal landing

TWENTY migrants were convicted this week after appearing in Magistrate’s Court for overstaying and illegal landing.

Police reservist charged for possession of unlicenced gun

A POLICE reservist was granted bail on Friday after he was accused of possessing an unlicenced firearm and a magazine in New Providence earlier this week.

Seven-month sentence for possession of six hemp plants

A 38-year-old man was sentenced to seven months in prison on Friday after admitting to having a significant quantity of marijuana and six plants.

Nolle prosequi filed for man accused in 2021 fatal shooting

A MAN previously accused of the 2021 fatal shooting of a 20-year-old in Montell Heights was informed last week that his trial had been discontinued.

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