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Family tribute to woman struck by boat while swimming

The family of a woman who died when struck by a boat on June 22 has paid tribute to a "beloved daughter, sister and aunt".

Man shot in parking lot of court on Nassau Street

A CROWD dashed for safety as gunshots rang out in the parking lot of the Nassau Street Magistrate’s Court yesterday, where a man was shot multiple times and was taken to hospital where he is in serious, but stable condition.

MP relives memory of son’s death after accident

CENTRAL Grand Bahama MP Iram Lewis said he suffered a scary traffic accident earlier this month, a surreal experience that painfully reminded him of his son, who died in a traffic accident nine years ago.

Lockhart appears on Interpol red notice

AN Interpol red notice has been issued for former Exuma MP Elliot Lockhart, KC, who is wanted on two charges of stealing by reason of service and two charges of proceeds of criminal conduct.

Police continue investigation into missing American woman

POLICE have questioned several people about the disappearance of Chicago native Taylor Casey and will interview others today when they visit the site of the Sirvanada Ashram Yoga Retreat, Chief Superintendent of Police Chrislyn Skippings said yesterday.

Teen dies in traffic accident - bike missing

JAMESLY Richmond’s mother and cousin begged him not to buy a motorbike, fearing it would put him in danger and jeopardise his safety.

Davis says he personally intervened to refuse work permits that weren't justified

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said he has personally intervened to cancel work permits that were not “justified".

Officials consider response over missing woman

TOURISM Director General Latia Duncombe said Ministry of Tourism officials are meeting to determine the “best approach” to handle the negative consequences of the disappearance of an American woman.

PHA terminated security firm's contract over unpaid guards

THE Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) said it terminated its contract with its security company two weeks ago after learning that its employees had not been paid.

'You can't spin it - unemployment up'

FREE National Movement chairman Dr Duane Sands accused the Davis administration of trying to "spin" the latest unemployment figures, which he said clearly shows an increase in joblessness.

Passenger traffic at LPIA has increased by six percent over the first five months of the year

PASSENGER traffic through the Lynden Pindling International Airport increased six per cent in the first five months of 2024, according to Nassau and Paradise Island Promotion Board CEO Joy Jibrilu.

HG Christie sails in to help the Abaco Regatta

Regatta in the Abacos (RITA) started Tuesday in Abaco, with the first of five races taking place in Hope Town after a kick-off Skipper’s Party at Pete’s Pub in Little Harbour.

Psychological evaluation ordered for man accused of indecent assault of a woman

A 21-year-old man was ordered to be psychologically evaluated after he was accused of indecently assaulting and threatening to kill a woman last week.

Woman gets two years jail for fraud and stealing from 87-year-old woman

A WOMAN was sentenced to two and a half years in prison after she admitted to stealing over $1,000 from an 87-year-old woman in 2022.

Woman charged with assault with cutlass

A woman was remanded in custody yesterday after she allegedly assaulted someone with a cutlass and another person with a knife within a week this month.

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