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Minnis calls for commission of inquiry into gang activity in the country

FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis called for a commission of inquiry into gang activity in The Bahamas as the Royal Bahamas Police Force faces controversy following the release of voice notes that purport to capture a financial quid-pro-quo arrangement involving a senior police officer and a murdered gang leader.

Man found with gunshot wounds to his head becomes country’s 63rd murder

A MAN was killed yesterday morning, the 63rd murder of the year.

Toddler dies at hospital after reportedly drowning in a bucket

A ONE-YEAR-OLD boy died in hospital a day after reportedly falling into a bucket.

Police: Still no answers from govt after medical insurance cancelled

SOME members of security branches are still seeking information from the government after their families’ medical insurance policies were cancelled.

Celebrating The Bahamas’ 51st Independence Day

THE country’s 51st Independence Day was celebrated at Clifford Park on Tuesday night, with crowds waving their Bahamian flags with pride, joy, and love.

Overturned tanker spills diesel near Abaco homes

A SUN Oil tanker carrying oil to Bahamas Power and Light flipped over in Marsh Harbour, Abaco, on Tuesday, spilling 8,600 gallons of diesel, according to Roscoe Thompson, chairman of the Marsh Harbour/Spring City Township.

'Accusation involving senior officer terribly disturbing’

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said he found voice notes purporting to capture a quid-pro-quo arrangement involving a senior police officer and a gang leader “terribly disturbing”.

Questions arise over ability of Police Complaints Inspectorate to perform its function

THE “independent” institution that police Commissioner Clayton Fernander said would supervise the Security and Intelligence Branch’s investigation involving Chief Superintendent Michael Johnson has continually failed to perform its legislative functions, raising questions about whether it can adequately oversee the highest-profile internal police investigation in years.

Families knew that voice notes existed

THE father of Michael Fox Jr said his son sent him voice notes before he was killed in May and told him to release the recordings should something happen to him.

Twins accused of possession of a loaded gun and ammunition

TWINS were granted bail after they were accused of having a loaded gun in New Providence last week.

Man gets three months prison for stealing car

A MAN was sentenced to three months in prison yesterday after he admitted to stealing a luxury car in New Providence last week.

Sir Franklyn recipient of 2024 International Man of The Year at Men of Honour Awards

SIR Franklyn Wilson has been named the recipient of the 2024 International Man of Honour Award at the Men of Honour Awards in Orlando.

National Honours announced

THE National Honours for 2024 have been announced - including the Order of National Hero being awarded to a former slave.

Baha Mar set to mitigate possible BPL bill increase

ROBERT SANDS, Bahamas senior vice president of government affairs, said the resort expects a slight increase in its BPL bills as the government’s equity rate adjustment policy takes effect this month, but expects to mitigate the rise through various strategies.

Baha Mar Foundation donates over $60,000 to local charity organisations

THE Baha Mar Resort Foundation donated more than $60,000 to four community organisations yesterday.

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