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Woman charged with having an unlicensed firearm and ammo

A 27-year-old woman pleaded not guilty on Friday to possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.

Immigration officer pleads not guilty to stealing charges

A 39-year-old immigration officer pleaded not guilty on Friday to stealing and receiving charges arising from the alleged theft of merchandise from a home improvement store.

WORLD VIEW: Country over Party

IN 1796, as George Washington prepared to leave the presidency of the United States, he issued a warning that remains relevant, particularly for Caribbean small states. He was addressing a young republic whose 13 states were still consolidating into a durable Union while facing threats from powerful European nations.

BREEF campers get their feet wet

THIRTY young Bahamians spent the past week exploring coral reefs, mangroves and marine protected areas as part of the Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation's annual Nassau Sea Camp.

Man on bail shot to death

A 23-year-old man who was awaiting trial on murder and armed robbery charges was shot and killed in an alleged drive-by shooting at Lyon Road off Kemp Road last night.

Stranded American veteran rescued

AN 80-year-old American veteran who ran his 35ft sailboat onto a reef near Mayaguana after steering alone for nearly two days without sleep has praised the fishermen and rescue worker who brought him safely ashore and helped prepare his damaged vessel for the journey to Florida.

Son on bail found dead in shallow waters near cay

A 23-YEAR-OLD man on bail was found dead in shallow waters near Madam Dau’s Cay, Exuma, on Wednesday, a day after he reportedly made a distress call to police and officers launched a search for him.

Residents celebrate land ownership milestone at Fox Hill Independence Day Ceremony

Residents received officially stamped and recorded conveyances for their properties during a ceremony at the Fox Hill Parade Grounds on Independence Day.

Free Town youth get hands-on business lessons

Young people in the Free Town constituency are getting a practical introduction to entrepreneurship this week through MP Lincoln Deal's three-day Kid-Preneur Summer Camp, where participants are learning how to develop business ideas, build brands and market products.

Fisherman drowns while diving for conch 5 miles offshore

A TARPUM Bay fisherman who travelled to New Providence to earn money for his family drowned yesterday morning after experiencing breathing difficulties while diving for conch about five miles offshore.

Demolition of unregulated community in North Andros will affect about 120 structures

DEMOLITION of an unregulated community in North Andros will affect about 120 structures, Works and Family Island Affairs Minister Clay Sweeting said, as the government continues its crackdown on shanty towns across The Bahamas.

Police officer testifies he was shot while escorting Bahamasair employee during armed robbery at LPIA in 2021

Corporal 1964 William Smith testified in the trial of Garnett Newbold, 59, before Justice Neil Braithwaite. Newbold faces charges of attempted murder, armed robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.

Government will launch crackdown on irresponsible dog ownership

THE government will launch a crackdown on irresponsible dog ownership, introducing fixed-penalty fines, expanding enforcement and offering an amnesty for owners to have unsterilised dogs spayed or neutered after describing recent attacks by roaming dogs as “concerning and unacceptable”.

Pinewood Gardens set for major food relief as new lift stations and drainage upgrades underway

RESIDENTS of Pinewood Gardens should begin to see improvements in flooding as the Ministry of Works expands its drainage maintenance programme and prepares to install three lift stations designed to automatically remove stormwater from the community.

Health concerns rise as nurses demand action on mould in Rand Memorial Hospital trailers

THE Bahamas Nurses Union is demanding the results of environmental tests conducted at temporary trailers at Rand Memorial Hospital after nurses complained of an odour, sore throats and other irritation amid concerns about mould.

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