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Man on bail after charge for injuring a person with a cutlass

A MAN was granted bail after he was accused of seriously injuring someone in Eleuthera with a cutlass earlier this month.

Officer testifies that deadly force was necessary in fatal shooting of Aliko Collins

AN officer testified yesterday that deadly force was necessary in the fatal shooting of Aliko Collins in Pinewood Gardens in 2017 - saying that Collins had a gun.

As gas retailers prepare to protest, OPM says talks are ongoing to find a resolution

AS gas retailers prepare a protest as they continue to call for a margin increase, a government official yesterday said efforts are being made to create a formula that suits both customers and retailers.

FNM protest GBPC rate hike, demand regulator reject it

The Free National Movement (FNM) protested against the Grand Bahama Power Company’s proposed rate hike yesterday, demanding that regulators reject it.

Clubs & Societies September 13th, 2023

September 13th, 2023

‘School safe’ after social media alarm

CONCERNING social media posts from 9th grade Lyford Cay International School students prompted a police investigation.

UK E-Travel Authorisation will be an ‘obstacle’, says Mitchell

FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said the United Kingdom’s introduction of an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) will be another “obstacle” for travellers, adding his ministry will be monitoring to ensure there is no discrimination.

‘Both factions should compete’

YOUTH Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg disagrees with the Junkanoo Corporation of New Providence’s (JCNP) decision to bar one faction of the Valley Boys from competing as a Category A group in the upcoming Junkanoo parades, expressing concerns that the ruling would reduce turnout on Bay Street.

12-year-old dead after five-storey fall while on Royal Caribbean cruise

A 12-year-old boy died after falling from a 13th floor balcony on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship as it headed toward Galveston, Texas, at the end of a seven-day cruise on Saturday.

Attempted murder and possession of a gun with intent to endanger life

A MAN was remanded to prison after being accused of attempting to shoot at a car on Gladstone Road last week.

Four-month sentence for man admitting he escaped police custody in ELeuthera

A MAN was sentenced to four months in prison after admitting to escaping custody in Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera, following an immigration breach last weekend.

Collins’ alleged accomplices give contradictory testimonies

A POLICE officer testified yesterday that Aliko Collins was a suspect in an attempted kidnapping and armed robbery shortly before he was shot and killed by an off-duty officer in Pinewood Gardens in 2017.

WSC GM testifies police used corporation’s HQ to conduct investigation

THE Water and Sewerage Corporation’s (WSC) general manager testified that police officers used the corporation’s headquarters to investigate matters involving Long Island MP Adrian Gibson and others facing criminal charges.

Bahamas to reveceive second coral reef early warning system donated from USAID

THE Bahamas is set to receive its second $140,000 coral reef early warning station, which will collect weather data and support climate change efforts.

Lightbourne will remain senator despite taking a position with IDB and relocating to Washington DC

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Senator Quinton Lightbourne said he would continue attending Senate meetings and make meaningful contributions to debates despite relocating to Washington, DC, for a position with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).

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