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BREAKING: Three men to face charges in police corruption probe

THREE men, including former senior police officer Michael Johnson and a well-known attorney, are set to face charges in a high-profile corruption case linked to leaked voice recordings that surfaced in July.

Mom beaten in jitney attack recovering - but needs help

LATASHA Rolle, the woman who suffered a brutal attack last month, leaving her with both legs broken, is slowly making progress toward walking again, according to her relatives.

Sewage leak at Montagu

DR Rhianna Neely-Murphy, director of the Environmental Planning and Protection Department, confirmed a sewage spill at Montague Beach has been contained but could not specify when the beach will reopen.

‘Stop making us pay more fines’

WITH new changes to the road traffic regulations now in effect, Free National Movement (FNM) leader Michael Pintard has urged the Davis administration to avoid burdening the public with extra fees and strict compliance measures.

Woman injured in house fire

A 31-year-old woman is in hospital after being burned in a house fire on West End Avenue early yesterday morning.

One killed in traffic fatality

ONE person was killed last night in a traffic fatality on Carmichael Road.

Governor General visits Rand

Governor General Dame Cynthia Pratt made her annual visit to the Rand Memorial Hospital in Grand Bahama on Monday, urging healthcare workers to “create a culture of excellence” in healthcare.

Haitian trio remanded on gun possession charge

THREE Haitian men have been remanded to prison after being accused of possessing a loaded gun in New Providence last month.

Bail for man accused of armed threat to women

A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused of threatening two women with a gun at a KFC on Carmichael Road last month.

$7,500 fine for car theft

A MAN was fined in court yesterday after admitting to stealing a car from Golden Gates in November.

Fancy dancers miss out after title reversal

THE Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence reversed the results in the 2024 Boxing Day Parade’s Category B after a protest by the group Colours, prompting the Fancy Dancers to consider legal action.

Grandmother’s grief after boy, 15, killed in accident

A HEARTBREAKING tragedy unfolded in Bimini on January 4, 2025, as 15-year-old Anthorn Jaheim Johnson lost his life in a car accident that left his family and the close-knit community in shock.

FNM leader opposes choice of deputy commissioner

FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said he wrote to Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis, expressing strong opposition to his intention to appoint Anthony Rolle as deputy commissioner of police.

90-day plan unveiled by new top cop

NEWLY appointed Commissioner of Police Shanta Knowles has pledged immediate initiatives for the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF), including mandatory ethics training, body-worn cameras by all frontline officers, and a scholarship fund to facilitate continued education for officers.

Mother hurt in crash that killed her child seeks help

THE family of a grieving mother, who was seriously injured in a fatal three-car collision in Grand Bahama that claimed the life of her one-year-old son, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise $75,000 for her medical expenses and recovery.

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