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Abaco teen killed in boat driven by twelve-year-old

A 15-year-old Abaco student was killed during a fishing trip near Nunjack Cay on Friday, fuelling calls for stricter enforcement of boating laws after police said a 12-year-old was operating the vessel despite what a local official described as repeated warnings to his parents about unsafe boating practices.

Boy in shooting accident is School’s Top Achiever

THE 12-year-old boy accused of accidentally shooting his eight-year-old brother in the head has graduated as his Bimini school’s Top Achiever, thanking the community for its prayers as his younger sibling continues recovering in a Miami hospital.

Justice but too late for Brave Claudia

THE highest court of appeal has confirmed the Bahamian government is liable for the unlawful arrest and detention of a young mother who was raped and sexually assaulted by a senior immigration officer while in custody.

US Ambassador hosts local leaders aboard USS Nimitz

US Ambassador Herschel Walker hosted senior Bahamian officials and Royal Bahamas Defence Force leaders aboard the USS Nimitz as the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier transited Bahamian waters, according to the US Embassy.

FNM chairman slams govt response over US drug-trafficking allegations

THE Free National Movement has renewed its criticism of the government's response to explosive US drug-trafficking allegations, accusing officials of failing to confront claims that have fuelled controversy in recent days.

Bahamian man sentenced to 27 years in US for child abuse

A BAHAMIAN man who sexually molested an 11-year-old girl in his care while living illegally in the US was sentenced to 27 years in federal prison last week.

Man shot dead while sitting on his porch near Nassau St

THE country’s murder count rose to 32 on Thursday after a man was shot dead while sitting on a porch off Nassau Street.

Pharmacist blames gov’t for chronic medication shortages

A SENIOR pharmacist has accused government agencies of fuelling chronic medication shortages under the National Prescription Drug Plan through poor planning, outdated procurement practices and slow decision-making, even as a local pharmaceutical distributor warned that global supply chain pressures continue to disrupt access to some drugs.

Gov’t ratifies ILO pacts for worker and maternity rights

THE Davis administration has moved to strengthen workplace safety and maternity protections for women after ratifying three International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions during a conference in Geneva.

Fire at ZNS transmission facility causes $1.2m in equipment damage

THE Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas (BCB) suffered more than $1.2m in losses early Friday after a fire tore through its transmission facility on Baillou Hill Road South.

Teen granted bail on court perjury charge

A 17-year-old girl was granted bail on Friday after she was accused of committing perjury during a Supreme Court trial in March.

Father accused of incest with his five-year-old daughter

A 42-year-old man appeared in court accused of sexually assaulting his five-year-old daughter.

Teen gets bail for gun and ammo possession

A 17-year-old boy was granted bail on Friday while awaiting sentencing for possessing a banned rifle and ammunition.

66-year-old accused of escaping police custody

A 66-year-old man accused of escaping from the Nassau Street Police Station last week was remanded to prison on Friday.

Rollins demands PLP disclose if Gardiner donated to campaign

LONG Island MP Dr Andre Rollins yesterday demanded that the government disclose whether convicted drug trafficker Eric Gardiner made campaign donations to the Progressive Liberal Party over the past decade, as he intensified scrutiny of government contracts awarded to a company linked to him.

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