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Questioning continues of WSC manager in case

A SENIOR employee at the Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) testified yesterday about the corporation’s procurement methods after a defence attorney in Adrian Gibson and others’ criminal trial pressed him on how vendors were selected for projects.

Saving the environment by telling stories

Two young Bahamians are seeking to inspire environmental action through compelling storytelling.

Nurses show backing for digitisation

SUPPORT has been shown from nurses for efforts towards digitisation.

‘No conclusion soon’ on doctors union dispute

MORE than a week after government officials expressed hopes of finalising new industrial agreements with health unions as early as this month, a key healthcare stakeholder has expressed uncertainty about the timeline, citing a major issue still under dispute.

Sent to jail for receiving stolen cars

A MAN was sentenced to three and a half years in prison yesterday after admitting to receiving several stolen cars in New Providence over the past two months.

Fined for failing to charge ankle monitor

A MAN was ordered to pay a fine after admitting to failing to charge his monitoring device while awaiting trial for another offence.

Judge rejects bid for ruling in case of woman shot by police officer

A RECENT court ruling has dismissed an application for judgment in a negligence case filed by Precious Thompson-Curry, who was shot by a police officer while standing in her own yard.

Bail for teen accused of housebreaking

A TEENAGER accused of breaking into someone’s home last year was granted bail yesterday.

Man faces court over possession of pistol

A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused of possessing a loaded firearm in New Providence last weekend.

Rise in suicides - but reduction in attempts

SUICIDES increased by 33 percent in 2024, while attempted suicides decreased by 38 percent.

Tragedy as mother and daughter die days apart

A FAMILY in Abaco is reeling after a mother and daughter died just days apart, leaving loved ones in mourning.

Munroe: Govt does not owe $100m for police insurance

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe has dismissed claims that the government owes more than $100m to the Police Staff Association’s (PSA) insurance provider, Colina, and that officers’ medical coverage is at risk.

Police facing trial on Deangelo death

TWO police officers will face a manslaughter trial for killing Deangelo Evans, 20, in Mason’s Addition in 2018 after the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) reversed an earlier decision not to charge any officer in the case.

Immigration offences up by five percent last year

THE Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) reported a five percent increase in immigration-related offences in 2024 compared to 2023, with 101 cases recorded, up from 96 the previous year.

‘Why no decriminalisation despite cannabis law?’

AS the government moves forward with cannabis reform, critics are questioning why decriminalisation measures have yet to take effect, despite the passage of cannabis legislation.

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