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Parents rush to collect children after school fire at Uriah McPhee

CLASSES at Uriah McPhee Primary School were dismissed early yesterday due to a fire and smoke accumulation.

Bowe: Basic banking accounts will only help small segment

CLEARING Banks Association chairman Gowon Bowe said that basic banking accounts, which Central Bank governor John Rolle identified as one potential solution to concerns about bank fees, would primarily benefit a small segment of society: unskilled workers, students, and the elderly.

NIB unemployment payouts up by 25%

THE National Insurance Board paid roughly $940,000 in unemployment benefits last month, a 25 percent increase compared to its average payouts due to higher contribution rates and seasonal hotel closures.

Singing Bishop warns of WhatsApp scammers

THE “singing” bishop, Lawrence Rolle, said he fell victim to a novel scam that threatened his non-profit.

Six injured in two separate boating accidents on Sunday

SIX people were injured in two separate boating accidents on Sunday, with one victim in critical condition.

Munroe: Urgent need to address rising threat of illicit firearms

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe emphasised the urgent need to address the rising threat of illicit firearms in The Bahamas, reporting that approximately 90 percent of homicides in the country over the past five years involved firearms.

Munroe says he can’t confirm if police probe findings would be made public

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said he could not confirm whether the findings of a police corruption probe linked to voice notes would be publicised.

Grandfather accused of seven counts of incest

A 57-year-old man was remanded to custody after he allegedly molested his underaged granddaughter over four years.

Banks may face new rules on account fees

CENTRAL Bank governor John Rolle said one solution to high bank fees is to require banks to offer a basic banking account with regulated costs.

Defence lawyer berates WSC general manager for ‘not answering questions’

A DEFENCE lawyer berated Water and Sewerage Corporation’s (WSC) general manager, Robert Deal, yesterday for “wasting” the court’s time, accusing him of not directly answering questions during cross-examination.

Police looking for four men involved in armed robbery at a residence

POLICE are searching for four men believed to be responsible for an armed robbery that took place in the early hours of Monday at a residence on Sanford Drive.

Bowleg announces changes to Grand Bahama’s New Year’s Junkanoo parade

THE New Year’s Junkanoo celebration in Grand Bahama will see significant changes in 2025, with a new date, a route change, and an additional parade in West Grand Bahama, according to Youth, Sports, and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg.

GBPA sponsors three-day ‘Freeport Got Talent’ event at Port Lucaya

A “Freeport Got Talent” event will take place this weekend in Grand Bahama, featuring over a dozen contestants vying for cash prizes up to $5,000.

27-year-old charged with unlawful sex with 13-year-old girl jailed for bail breach

A 27-year-old man who had unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl he met online was sentenced to six months in prison yesterday for breaching bail after failing to appear in court for sentencing.

Man accused of double shooting that left child dead in 2017

A MAN was remanded to custody yesterday after he was accused of a fatal double shooting that left a child dead on Rosebud Street in 2017.

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