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Guilty plea given for possession of illegal gun and marijuana

A MAN was remanded in custody after admitting to possessing a banned rifle, over 139 rounds of ammunition, and 16lb of marijuana at his Windsor Lane residence last week.

Convicted murderer escapes custody

Police are searching for convicted murderer who escaped custody while awaiting medical attention at Princess Margaret Hospital this afternoon.

‘I could back short ban on foreign entertainers’

LABOUR director Howard Thompson said he could support a 30-day moratorium on short-term work permits involving foreign artists and entertainers.

Alston appointed chairperson of BPL as Davis looks to reform energy sector

CHRISTINA Alston has been appointed chairperson of Bahamas Power and Light, replacing Pedro Rolle.

Legal help sought on which Valley Boys get seed funds

AFTER a meeting between warring Valley Boys factions failed to resolve their dispute yesterday, the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Culture will consult “legal minds” to determine which faction will receive the seed money and the opportunity to rush on Bay Street as a category A-group, according to Minister Mario Bowleg.

'Why no answers on Azario death?’

AZARIO Major’s father fears the public may never learn the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution’s recommendation on whether officers who killed his son should be prosecuted, given the police commissioner’s silence in previous police-involved killings.

Rotary Club of Old Fort helps Adelaide Primary School get ready for new year

THE Rotary Club of Old Fort (RCOF) completed a significant community service project at Adelaide Primary School on Saturday.

Young motorcyclist dies in crash at Go Slow Bend

A motorcyclist, believed to be in his teens, was killed after being in collision with a vehicle belonging to a senior judge.

Body of a man discovered in a Coral Harbour canal in apparent drowning

A MAN believed to be in his early 40s was found lying face-up in the Coral Harbour canal on Saturday morning.

East GB MP Thompson demands action from GBPC after weeks of service interruptions

A MAJOR fast-food restaurant in downtown Freeport was forced to close its doors and turn away customers on Sunday afternoon due to a power outage, highlighting the impact of ongoing electricity disruptions in Grand Bahama.

Govt appointments of retirees ‘affecting morale’ at Customs and Immigration Departments

THE morale of immigration and customs officers –– especially those in Grand Bahama –– has been affected by the government’s decision to appoint retirees to top management positions and hire people outside the public service, according to Bahamas Customs and Immigration Allied Workers Union (BCIAWU) president Deron Brooks.

Govt securing $55m loan with Saudi Fund for development for North Eleuthera Airport

THE government will enter a $55m loan agreement with the Saudi Fund for Development to upgrade North Eleuthera International Airport.

Hundreds of job seekers attend Carnival’s job fair in Grand Bahama

HUNDREDS of job seekers attended Carnival’s job fair on Saturday, with some arriving as early as four to five hours before the doors opened at noon, hoping to secure one of the 700 direct and indirect jobs available at Celebration Key in East Grand Bahama.

Union criticises government for not complying with Supreme Court ruling on contractual workers

THE Bahamas Customs and Immigration Allied Workers Union (BCIAWU) is again accusing the Davis administration of not complying with a 2021 Supreme Court ruling that found the government’s practice of appointing immigration officers on a contractual basis illegal.

Man found dead in Coral Harbor canal

A man believed to be in his early 40s was found lying face-up in the Coral Harbour canal this morning.

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