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Police look into drowning of 70-year-old woman

POLICE in Bimini are investigating the drowning of a 70-year-old woman who died while swimming at Paradise Beach yesterday—the island’s third drowning in just a week.

Celebrating girl guides

The Bahamas Girl Guides Association Exuma District attended the Worship Service at Ebenezer Union Baptist Church in Farmer’s Hill to begin their “Guide Week” under the theme, “Our Story”.

Govt to make formal appointments next week for committee to select Ombudsman

THE committee responsible for selecting the Ombudsman, who will investigate complaints against government agencies and public bodies for maladministration, will receive their formal appointments next week.

Woman fined after admitting she let her pit bulls roam free

A WOMAN was fined after admitting to allowing her pit bulls to roam free, leading to an attack on a 78-year-old woman on her way to church near Goodman’s Close and Johnson Road earlier this month.

Teacher charged with indecent assault of 15-year-old girl he was driving home

A TEACHER was granted bail yesterday after being accused of indecently assaulting a 15-year-old female student while driving her home last month.

Woman ordered to drug counselling after admitting to having 30 grams of marijuana

A MAN was ordered to attend drug counselling after admitting to having 30 grams of marijuana in his car in Fox Hill last week.

41st Hugh Campbell: Family Island teams pick up wins

TEAMS hailing from both Grand Bahama and the Family Islands made their arrival to the capital on day three of the 41st Hugh Campbell Basketball Classic to tip-off their tournament experience on a high note in the morning session yesterday at the AF Adderley Gymnasium.

Murder accused remanded over bail violations

A MAN awaiting trial for murder was remanded into custody after being accused of violating his curfew four times.

Teen charged with indecent assault of six-year-old girl

A 16-year-old boy was granted bail yesterday after he was accused of indecently assaulting a six-year-old girl.

Man charged with possession of loaded firearm

A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused of possessing a loaded firearm earlier this month.

New initiative brings free Wi-Fi to 150 buses and taxis in New Providence

A NEW partnership between BTC and AD-Fi, a subsidiary of AD+ECH Global, will introduce free Wi-Fi on 150 public buses and taxis in New Providence, according to a press release announcing the initiative.

Families of missing men still holding on to hope

EVEN as the months go by since Kyle Carey and Devin Isaacs mysteriously disappeared, their families continue to hold on to hope for their safe return.

Govt testing new electronic medical records system in partnership with PAHO, WHO and IDB

A GOVERNMENT pilot programme testing a new electronic medical records system has entered its third week at Adelaide and Gambier Clinics, as officials evaluate its impact on patient care and administrative efficiency.

Judge declares man a ‘vexatious litigant’

THE Supreme Court judge declared a man a “vexatious litigant”, barring him from filing new lawsuits or continuing existing legal actions without the court’s permission.

Ferreira criticises absence of EIA and transparency on rocket landing

FORMER Environment Minister Romauld Ferreira criticised the absence of a public environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch, citing it as part of a larger issue of secrecy, lack of transparency, and accountability on environmental matters.

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