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One dead in double shooting near church

A DOUBLE shooting outside a church left one man dead and another in hospital on Saturday, while a separate shooting left another man in critical condition in hospital.

BPSU chief accuses govt of political favouritism

BAHAMAS Public Services Union (BPSU) president Kimsley Ferguson accused the government of political favouritism, claiming that qualified public servants are being bypassed for politically connected individuals.

Two dead in early morning plane crash

TWO people were killed after an early morning plane crash in Ragged Island yesterday.

AMMC facing funding, staffing and community engagement challenges

THE Antiquities, Monuments, and Museums Corporation (AMMC) is facing pressing challenges in funding, staffing, and community engagement.

Darville: Cannabis Authority being finalised

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said the government is finalising the establishment of the Cannabis Authority, which will oversee the medical and religious regime relating to cannabis in the country.

Govt urged to expedite regulations for elder care facilities

THE Bahamas Alzheimer’s Association has urged the government to expedite regulations for elder care facilities following allegations that a resident at the Home Away From Home care facility in Grand Bahama signed over her family home to the facility’s owner under questionable circumstances.

Two dead in Ragged Island plane crash

TWO people are dead after an early morning plane crash in Ragged Island on Sunday.

One dead after double shooting in church parking lot

A DOUBLE shooting outside a church has left one man dead and another in hospital, while a separate shooting on Saturday has seen another man left in critical condition in hospital.

Man remanded after found with gun and shotgun

A 19-year-old man was remanded into custody after he was allegedly found with a gun and a shotgun last month.

Man placed on six-month probation over possession of marijuana gummies

A MAN was placed on six months probation on Friday after he admitted to having $200 worth of marijuana gummies in his home last week.

Lucayan remains to be returned to The Bahamas next week

THE Antiquities, Monuments, and Museums Corporation (AMMC) revealed that it is preparing to welcome Lucayan remains that have been housed in a Michigan museum for nearly 100 years, marking a historic first for the Bahamas.

Defence says evidence against MP in rape trial 'inadequate'

THE lawyer representing North Abaco MP Kirk Cornish called the evidence against her client inadequate, as the prosecution closed its case in his rape trial on Friday after only four witnesses took the stand.

Alzheimer’s Association demands gov't fast track regulations for elder care homes

THE Bahamas Alzheimer’s Association called on the government to fast-track regulations for elder care homes following a recent case in which a resident allegedly signed over their family home to a facility owner.

Pintard calls for legislation to address population decline in the Family Islands

FREE National Movement (FNM) leader Michael Pintard has expressed deep concern over the significant population declines in several Family islands revealed in the country’s latest census, emphasising the urgent need to prioritise development in these communities.

Family reclaims custody from GB caretaker, home returned

Ingrid Carey was removed from Home Away From Home Senior Care Facility on Friday and released into the custody of her granddaughter, Philippa Carey.

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