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13-year-old boy stabbed after refusing to join gang

A 13-year-old boy is in critical condition after he was reportedly stabbed for refusing to join a gang in Grand Bahama yesterday.

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Man dies after shooting in Abaco

Police are investigating a shooting in Dundas Town, Abaco on Tuesday night that claimed the life of a 38-year-old man.

Tourism chief calls shark bite ‘unfortunate’, Atlantis silent

ATLANTIS representatives did not respond to questions before press time yesterday after a ten-year-old American boy was bitten by a shark at the resort.

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Abaco man’s death was by Fentanyl, say Police

A FENTANYL overdose killed a 23-year-old Abaco man in Grand Bahama earlier this year, the latest known death from the drug in The Bahamas.

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Govt releases crime plan, FNM dismisses it as a ‘glossy brochure’

THE Davis administration said it would increase pay and benefits to legal officers to attract and retain top talent and hire more prosecutors to manage the demands of the justice system –– two of many steps it hopes will help reduce crime after 2024 began with eleven murders in two weeks.

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FAMILY IS LEFT TO SLEEP ON GROUND: Mom and six kids left homeless as demolitions resume

ROSELYN and her six children slept outside on the ground on Monday after their home was demolished in the unregulated All Saints Way community.

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Eleuthera man charged with possession of eight pounds of hemp and gun

A MAN was granted bail after he was allegedly found with a loaded firearm and eight pounds of marijuana in Eleuthera last weekend.

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Woman accused of insurance fraud scheme granted bail

A WOMAN was granted bail yesterday after she was allegedly involved in an insurance fraud scheme where she attempted to steal over $9,000 in the last two months.

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Man on bail for murder put on probation after curfew breach

A man on bail for attempted murder was placed on probation after  admitting to breaching his curfew last Sunday.

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Teen granted $5,000 bail after stealing from school

A 16-year-old boy was granted $5,000 bail after he was accused of breaking into a primary school over the Christmas break and stealing $800 in school property.

GBPA says further safety measures are coming as commuters express concerns

GRAND Bahama Port Authority has responded to concerns raised about a pipeline installed at a causeway traversed daily by hundreds of commuters.

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Pia Glover-Rolle certifies BPSU election overturning registrar’s decision not to

PUBLIC Services Minister Pia Glover-Rolle has certified the September results of a Bahamas Public Services Union (BPSU) election, overturning the decision of the registrar of trade unions, who declined to certify the results because of alleged irregularities in the voting process.

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FNM leader concerned over impact of ‘intrusive policing’ on human rights

FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said he is concerned that civil liberties and human rights will be affected by the “intrusive policing” Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said will come in response to the rising murder rate.

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Shanty town demolition continues at All Saints Way

ABOUT 30 structures were demolished in the All Saints Way shanty town yesterday after the Ministry of Works resumed activities in the unregulated community two months after beginning exercises there.

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Pizza Hut closes operations, seven out of work

LABOUR Director Howard Thompson said Pizza Hut is shutting down its New Providence branches because of the losses the franchise has experienced over the past six years.