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Rick Fox defends his appointment during maiden Senate speech

FNM Senator Rick Fox pushed back at criticisms over his appointment to the Senate as a first time voter during his first speech in the Senate yesterday while also taking a subtle swipe at the appointment of National Development and Innovation Minister Sebas Bastian.

Watson details national drug strategy in maiden speech

FIRST-time senators Clint Watson and Latrae Rahming used their maiden speeches yesterday to defend the Davis administration’s record, with Mr Watson announcing plans for a coordinated national drug strategy and Mr Rahming arguing the government is prepared to steer the country through economic and social change.

Mitchell defends Cuba’s right to global economic access

FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell defended Cuba’s right to participate in the world economy yesterday despite the pressure the United States has put on the island.

Mitchell accuses Pintard of trying to weaponise PAC

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Fred Mitchell accused Opposition Leader Michael Pintard of trying to weaponise the Public Accounts Committee, rejecting his call for the committee’s proceedings to be opened to the public and broadcast live.

Officer testifies suspect identified in photo lineup

A POLICE officer testified yesterday that a man accused of pulling a gun on two officers on Mutton Fish Drive in 2020 was identified in a photo lineup.

Bus driver and second man deny assaulting two teenage girls

A POLICE officer testified yesterday that a bus driver and another man denied sexually assaulting 13 and 14-year-old girls in 2024 after they were arrested.

12-year-old tourist stable after shark attack in Exuma

A 12-year-old American boy was injured in a shark attack while swimming with his brother in Staniel Cay, Exuma, on Tuesday.

American tourist warned after admitting indecent exposure

AN American tourist was warned and discharged yesterday after admitting he exposed himself to a woman at the Royal Beach Club and later resisted arrest at the Nassau Cruise Port.

Police probe alleged sexual assault of 16-year-old girl

AN alleged sexual assault of a 16-year-old female happened on Tuesday June 23 in the Pinewood Gardens area, police said.

Sex offender register could fuel vigilantes

CRISIS Centre director Sandra Dean-Patterson has warned against opening the Sexual Offenders Register to the public, saying giving access in a small country like The Bahamas could fuel vigilantism, weaken monitoring efforts and fail to make children safer.

Bahamian murder suspect jailed for 15 years in US over illegal firearm

A BAHAMIAN murder accused who fled to the United States the day before his trial was due to begin is facing up to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to illegally possessing a firearm while living unlawfully in Florida.

US court delays hearing for Bahamian drug suspect

THE US judge overseeing the case of Bahamian drug trafficker Jonathan Eric Gardiner has granted prosecutor’s request for a one day delay for a pre-trial conference.

Family of Abaco man missing two weeks appeal to the public for help

THE family of a missing Abaco man is appealing to the public for help as they desperately search for answers on his whereabouts.

Cartwright reveals $42,900 for violence commission

SOCIAL Services Minister Barbara Cartwright said $42,900 has been allocated to the Protection Against Violence Commission, rejecting concerns from a women’s advocacy group that the body would be left unable to carry out its mandate without dedicated funding.

Viral gas station worker overcomes physical disability

BORN without one arm, 29-year-old Francent Yoth has spent his life forcing opportunity open, moving from job to job since high school and now working as a pump attendant at Roker’s Gas Station on Faith Avenue.

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