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‘JUDGES SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE’: Attorney General supports a disciplinary system for members of the judiciary

ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said he supports introducing a disciplinary system for the judiciary, adding judges should be held accountable for misconduct like everyone else.

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Man charged with stealing and 24 breaches while on bail

A MAN was sent to prison yesterday after he allegedly breached his curfew 24 times this year while on bail for four counts of armed robbery.

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Four Eleuthera teens charged with grievous harm of a youth

FOUR Eleuthera teenagers were accused of seriously injuring another juvenile on that island earlier this month.

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Man charged with possession of hemp with intent to supply

A MAN was fined $6,500 yesterday after admitting to having $3,040 worth of marijuana products in his home last week.

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Minnis’ book details early life struggles and his determination

DR Hubert Minnis’ rags to riches story is familiar to anyone who paid attention to politics when he was leader of the opposition and prime minister.

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Man hospitalised with multiple injuries after he falls from tanker at Grand Bahama shipyard

A 23-year-old man is in hospital with multiple injuries after falling from a tanker at the Grand Bahama Shipyard on Saturday.

Recreational use of marijuana not included in draft legislation, says permanent secretary

A TOP health official has reiterated recreational marijuana use is not covered under current cannabis legislation.

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Higgs says PHA will investigate Sandilands woman’s death before ministry follow-up

AN INVESTIGATION into the death of a woman in Princess Margaret Hospital after being transferred from Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre will be carried out by the Public Hospitals Authority before the Ministry of Health and Wellness has any involvement.

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Bahamasair apologises for weekend cancellations

BAHAMASAIR apologised over the weekend for flight delays and cancellations, which managing director Tracy Cooper attributed to the inclement weather.

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JUDGE ASKED TO JAIL FORMER MP: Application to commit Lockhart to prison for ‘failure’ to refund $3m

A FORMER member of parliament and Supreme Court judge is facing an application to send him to prison after he allegedly failed to refund more than $3m his client gave his firm to hold in escrow.

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Four shooting incidents over weekend leave one dead and five hospitalised

Four shooting incidents over the weekend left one man dead and five hospitalised.

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World-class ballet comes to the Bahamas: An ‘Iconique’ performance awaits

Bahamian ballet enthusiasts and those who wish to learn more about the artistic dance are in for a special treat. Next February, the world-renowned UK-based Covent Garden Dance Company presents “Iconique”.

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Family seek help over missing 65-year-old woman

The family of a 65-year-old missing woman is concerned for their loved one’s safety and is asking for the public’s assistance in locating her.

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Bahamas Women’s Health Initiative brings Christmas joy to young mothers

THE Bahamas Women’s Health Initiative hosted its fifth annual Christmas luncheon on Friday, feeding over 40 young mothers enrolled in the Adolescent Health Clinic and PACE School.

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US woman accused of plotting to kill husband seeks permission to change address

AN American woman accused of plotting to kill her husband is once again seeking the court’s permission to change her address.