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Police seize suspected narcotics after Acklins plane crash

POLICE are investigating a suspected drug smuggling operation after an early-morning plane crash at Spring Point Airport in Acklins today.

Fire destroys Harbour Island home

A MAJOR fire on Harbour Island destroyed at least one residence last night inflaming longstanding concerns about water supply on the island.

Former House Speakers express concerns over Wednesday’s chaos

TWO former House Speakers have expressed concern over Wednesday’s chaotic scenes in Parliament, which saw Opposition members forcibly removed, describing the incident as a symptom of deeper systemic issues within The Bahamas’ parliamentary system.

RBPF confirms discharge of Sgt Symonette and dismissal for CSP Curtis has been recommended

POLICE have confirmed that Sergeant Prince Albert Symonette, one of 11 Bahamian men named in a high-profile US federal indictment, has been discharged from the Royal Bahamas Police Force.

Defence lawyer accuses WSC manager of ‘shucking, jiving and bsing’ in examination

A DEFENCE lawyer yesterday accused Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) general manager Robert Deal of “shucking, jiving, and BSing” during cross-examination in the criminal trial of Long Island MP Adrian Gibson and others.

Pintard: Davis has failed to deliver for GB and is running out of time

FNM leader Michael Pintard said the Davis administration has failed to deliver on the hotel and airport in Grand Bahama and is running out of time.

Pinder calls for all animals to be spayed or neutered unless owner has breeding licence

ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder has called for all animals in The Bahamas to be spayed or neutered unless their owners hold a breeding licence.

Glover-Rolle says bi-weekly pay to begin early 2025 - BPSU chief baffled

AFTER Labour Minister Pia Glover-Rolle announced plans to introduce bi-weekly pay early next year, Bahamas Public Services Union (BPSU) president Kimsley Ferguson said he was baffled by the comments, arguing that union leaders had previously been informed the government was not presently pursuing this change.

Murder accused believed to have absconded

A MAN with a pending murder charge was said to have absconded yesterday as he failed to appear at his court hearing date.

Man charged with stealing and unlawful entry

A MAN was granted bail yesterday after he was accused of illegally entering a person’s home in Kool Acres and stealing cash on Sunday.

Six teens accused of armed robbery of woman

SIX teenage boys were remanded to Simpson Penn after they were accused of robbing a woman at gunpoint at RM Bailey park last week.

Seven years jail on plea deal over three armed robberies

A MAN was sentenced to seven years in prison after admitting to three armed robberies in New Providence as part of a plea agreement.

Two teens ordered to repay man they robbed at gunpoint

TWO teenage boys were ordered to financially reimburse a man as part of a plea deal yesterday after admitting to robbing him of his phones and cash in April.

Haitian man fined $2,500 for illegally fishing in Bahamas

A HAITIAN national vowed never to board another boat again after being fined for illegal fishing in Exuma.

Cuban national’s illegal landing ruling overturned

THE Court of Appeal has quashed the conviction of Darien Hernandez, a Cuban national, who had pleaded guilty to illegal landing, citing critical errors in the original case that rendered the conviction invalid.

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