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RBDF ship returns from Haiti deployment for repairs

A ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) vessel will be redeployed to patrol offshore areas near Haiti early this week after returning to The Bahamas for repairs due to defects encountered during its mission, Commodore Raymond King said yesterday.

Officers urged to tackle crime and corruption

THE Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) held its annual police church service yesterday at Life Changers Ministries, where speakers urged officers to tackle crime and corruption with greater intensity and accountability.

Finding affordable rented houses is a challenge. A research study suggests how that can be tackled

A NEW research study says while rental housing in New Providence is unaffordable for lower-income households, targeted policy interventions could revitalise the market and increase the availability of affordable units.

Man's body found in waters at West End

A Grand Bahama man, who is known to police, was found dead in waters near a church in West End early this morning.

Outgoing COP Fernander: "I have finished the race"

THE Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) marked a historic milestone yesterday as Clayton Fernander officially handed over leadership to Shanta Knowles, the first woman to hold the position of Commissioner of Police in the institution’s 184-year history.

Bahamian poetry and renowned talent at annual High Commission carol service in London

The High Commission of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas hosted its annual Carol Service at the historic Grosvenor Chapel in Mayfair on December 14.

Woman hospitalised after alleged suicide attempt in GB

A 21-YEAR-OlD Grand Bahama woman was hospitalised on New year’s Day following an alleged suicide attempt.

Govt looking to establish Office of the Ombudsman early this year

ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said the government is working to establish the Office of the Ombudsman in the first quarter of 2025, stressing that a wide range of work is required, from outlining job roles to creating training modules.

Human rights committee still has not held meeting

HUMAN Rights Bahamas has called for the newly established parliamentary Human Rights Committee to begin its work, emphasising the urgent need to address ongoing issues affecting the Bahamian public.

UB operations uninterrupted as fear rises of a sickout

OPERATIONS at the University of The Bahamas remained unaffected despite some staff members reportedly calling in sick, raising fears of a sickout.

Near $10m cocaine seized at container port in GB

NEARLY $10 million worth of cocaine has been seized in a New Year’s Day drug bust at the container port in Grand Bahama.

Family’s horror at baby’s death

A GRIEVING grandmother says the loss of 14-month-old Kengdom Seymour, her last grandson, in a horrific New Year’s Day crash has devastated her family, and the premature posting of the tragedy online has only added to their pain.

US Coast Guard hands over 14 migrants to Bahamian authorities

THE US Coast Guard handed over 14 migrants to Bahamian authorities following the interdiction of an illegal maritime migration attempt.

Man accused of unlawful sex with 15-year-old girl

A 22-year-old man was granted bail after he was accused of molesting a 15-year-old girl twice last year.

$1,000 fine for possession of a fake police certificate

A MAN was fined $1,000 last week after admitting to having a fake police character certificate earlier this week.

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