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GB police seize 75lbs of suspected marijuana in Eight Mile Rock

Police seized more than 75 pounds of suspected marijuana during an operation at a residence under renovation in Eight Mile Rock yesterday.

Crime consultant says "somebody dropped the ball" in witness murder

CRIME consultant Carlos Reid has called for accountability after a man accused of murdering a key witness in his armed robbery case allegedly breached his bail conditions 81 times before the killing, saying “somebody dropped the ball”.

Rising living costs pushing more Bahamians to build 'side hustles'

THE rising cost of living is pushing more Bahamians to juggle multiple jobs and build side businesses simply to survive, with workers and business leaders warning that a traditional nine-to-five income is increasingly no longer enough.

North Andros plane crash revives memories of mother's death

MORE than eight years after waiting nearly six months to bury his mother following a fatal North Andros plane crash, Kermit Adderley Jr says the country has failed to fix the weaknesses that prolonged his family’s anguish, leaving relatives of the latest aviation disaster to endure the same painful uncertainty.

Labour Crackdown

THE Department of Labour said it halted unsafe work at four construction sites in western New Providence within the last two weeks after inspectors uncovered serious violations that placed workers in imminent danger, including unsecured scaffolding and employees working at heights without harnesses or approved fall protection.

Bahamian Lindsey Cancino installed as Rotary District Governor

BAHAMIAN Lindsey Cancino has been installed as District Governor of Rotary International District 7020, becoming the ninth Bahamian to lead the organisation's northern Caribbean district.

Joy FM marks 23 years with packed Praise Fest

JOY FM celebrated its 23rd anniversary on Sunday with a packed Praise Fest at Agape Church, drawing worshippers from across New Providence for an evening of gospel music and thanksgiving.

The Bahamas has recorded no cases of cycloporiasis

THE Bahamas has recorded no cases of cyclosporiasis as US health authorities investigate thousands of confirmed and suspected infections, including a multistate outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants.

Judge rejects mother's bid to overturn school's decision to expel her children

A SUPREME Court judge has rejected a mother’s bid to overturn Xavier’s Lower School’s decision to expel her two children, ruling that the dispute arose from a private contractual relationship and could not be challenged through judicial review.

Carnival Corporation launches surplus meal donation programme

CARNIVAL Corporation has launched a surplus meal donation programme in The Bahamas, beginning with more than 318 pounds of prepared, unserved food distributed to organisations in Grand Bahama.

Families displaced by Bimini fire secure longer-term accommodation

FAMILIES displaced by last month’s devastating Bimini fire have secured longer-term accommodation as donations continue to pour into the island, but residents are still grappling with the emotional toll of losing their homes and possessions.

Man accused of murdering businessman James McPhee remanded to prison

A MAN accused of murdering a businessman who was due to testify against him in an armed robbery trial was remanded to prison yesterday after also being charged with trying to kill two senior police officers during a high-speed pursuit.

Man accused of car theft ordered to have psychological evaluation

A MAN accused of a recent car theft last week was ordered to have a psychological evaluation due to erratic behavior during his arraignment.

Nineteen-year-old male accused of fatal Fox Hill shooting remanded to prison

A 19-year-old man accused of a fatal shooting in Fox Hill last week was remanded to prison yesterday.

Man who admits to stealing $12,000 has his sentencing deferred until September

A MAN who admitted stealing $12,000 had his sentencing deferred until September.

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