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Man charged with murder of Renaldo Roberts in July

A MAN was remanded to prison after being charged with killing another man over the summer.

42-year-old accused of molesting teenage girl

A 42-year-old man was remanded to prison after being accused of molesting a 15-year-old girl last month in New Providence.

$3,000 fine for man who admitted to having drugs

A MAN was fined $3,000 after admitting to having 2.4lb of marijuana last month in New Providence.

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Pintard condemns govt for failing to disclose ‘crucial details’ of Saudi loan

FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard has condemned the Davis administration for failing to disclose “crucial details” regarding loans with Saudi authorities.

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Nygard sentenced to 11 years prison

A CANADIAN judge described Peter Nygard as a “sexual predator” who exploited his position and wealth to abuse young women before sentencing him to 11 years in prison yesterday.

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Internal auditor at WSC says painting contract ‘three times’ more than others

AN internal auditor at the Water and Sewerage Corporation revealed yesterday that the corporation paid vendors contracted to paint water tanks “three times” the quoted amount per tank compared to estimates submitted by another company interested in the project.

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GBPA has made contributions to both parties, says Hayward

GRAND Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) director Rupert Hayward said the authority has made equal financial contributions to the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) and the Free National Movement (FNM), insisting the GBPA is “politically agnostic”.

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‘No role for police chief on shootings’

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe claimed neither the director of public prosecutions (DPP) nor the commissioner of police has a role in deciding the fate of officers who get adverse findings following police-involved killings.

UABU ‘not satisfied’ with possible 30-day ban on foreign entertainers

AFTER Labour director Howard Thompson said he could support a 30-day moratorium on short-term work permits for foreign artists, United Artists Bahamas Union (UABU) president Anita Tynes said she won’t be satisfied with this unless certain issues are resolved.

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Five Bahamians awarded Chevening scholarships

FIVE Bahamians with a vision to improve the country have been awarded Chevening scholarships to pursue master’s degrees in the United Kingdom.

Romer says plans progressing well on Bimini Airport Development

Residents of Bimini gathered in large numbers on Friday, September 6, 2024 at a community Town Hall Meeting to receive updates on the multi-million-dollar airport development.

Ministry of Agriculture launches the ‘Anchor Awards’ ceremony

The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources announced its inaugural ‘Anchor Awards’ ceremony during a press conference at the Ministry on Monday, September 2. The event will be held under the theme, ‘Honouring Legends of the Sea’ on November 16 at Baha Mar Convention Centre at 7pm.

Man charged with killing father of two last week

A MAN was remanded in custody after being accused of fatally shooting 34-year-old Valentino Bowe outside a bar on Windsor Place Road and Soldier Road last week.

36-year-old accused of unlawful sex with his teen step-daughter

A 36-year-old man was imprisoned after being accused of molesting his 15-year-old stepdaughter 12 times over the past year.

Man charged with two counts of armed robbery

A MAN was remanded after being accused of stealing a car at gunpoint earlier this year.