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Man dies after being stabbed in his upper body at Meadow and Augusta Street

A MAN in his early 60s died after suffering a single stab wound to his upper body yesterday.

PM: Govt in final stage on Grand Lucayan sale

THE Davis administration is once again suggesting that progress is imminent on the sale of the Grand Lucayan resort and the redevelopment of the Grand Bahama airport, with Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis saying the government is in the final stage of negotiations.

Bahamasair flights to Grand Bahama cancelled after union action yesterday

BAHAMASAIR cancelled two flights yesterday after the Freeport Airport Crash and Rescue Department took industrial action.

AG touts new anti-corruption bill as ‘robust, transparent and authoritative’

ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder touted the Davis administration’s Independent Commission of Investigations Bill, saying it offers a comprehensive and effective solution to combating corruption.

GBPA unveils new statue celebrating 70 years of Freeport

THE Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) launched Freeport’s 70th-anniversary celebrations on Friday with unveiling an 850lb Hawksbill Turtle sculpture at its headquarters on Mall Drive.

Junior Junkanoo parade results

CR Walker Senior High, St John’s College, CH Reeves Junior High School, Judith P Thompson Primary and Refresher for Kids Preschool emerged as winners in various divisions of last week’s Junior Junkanoo parade.

Man accused over assault rifle

A MAN awaiting a murder trial was remanded into custody after he was accused of having a banned assault rifle near his home last week.

Ministries on alert over Cat Island flu outbreak

BOTH the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health and Wellness are keeping an eye on an outbreak of a flu-like disease at Arthur’s Town Comprehensive School in Cat Island.

Turtle sculpture unveiled as part of Freeport anniversary

The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) kicked off Freeport’s 70th-anniversary celebrations with the unveiling of an 850lb Hawksbill Turtle sculpture at its headquarters on Mall Drive on Friday.

Bail denied in theft case

A MAN awaiting trial for attempted murder was denied bail on Friday after he was accused of stealing car parts and damage.

Prisoner stabbed to death, two more injured

A PRISONER was stabbed to death and two more were injured at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services on Saturday morning.

Local government election results announced

The results of the local government elections have been released by the Parliamentary Registration Department.

Murder suspect charged

A MAN was remanded into custody yesterday after he was accused of a fatal shooting on Cowpen Road that marked the country’s third murder of 2025.

Woman denies stealing $4,000 of Popeye’s food

A WOMAN was granted bail yesterday after she was accused of stealing over $4,000 while working at a Popeye’s Fast Food Restaurant last month.

US trio accused over fishing

THREE American men were charged in the Eight Mile Rock Magistrate’s Court on Thursday with illegal commercial fishing and possession of unlicenced firearms and ammunition.

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