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Azario family frustrated with court as officers granted leave to appeal

THE family of Azario Major is frustrated by what they see as an effort to delay justice after police killed their loved one outside Woody’s Bar on Fire Trail Road on December 26, 2021.

Cases of sex infections reduced over ten years

THE public healthcare system recorded 2,169 sexually transmitted infections in 2022, 61 per cent –– or 1,320 –– of which were syphilis cases.

FNM LEADERS DENY ROLE OVER ASSAULT: ‘Regrettable’ that Johnson accused top party members following attack outside HQ

THE leadership of the Free National Movement said Richard Johnson’s claim that party leaders were involved in the physical attack against him outside an FNM meeting last week is false and regrettable.

Man charged with murder granted bail after three years on remand

A MAN charged with murder was granted bail after spending three years on remand awaiting trial.

PAHO Director Emeritus Dr Carissa F. Etienne dies

The Pan American Health Organization announced on Friday that Director Emeritus Dr Carissa F. Etienne has died.

Man awaiting murder retrial charged with firearm possession

A MAN awaiting retrial for murder was sent to prison after he was allegedly found with a loaded gun after being chased by police in the Big Pond area last week.

Two charged over boat theft

A MAN was granted bail yesterday after he was accused of stealing a $25,000 boat in Eleuthera last month.

Woman ordered to pay $1,000 to her former girlfriend after beating and attempting to stab her

A WOMAN was ordered to pay $1,000 as compensation to her former girlfriend after admitting to beating her and attempting to stab her with a knife at her home last week.

Clubs & Societies December 1st, 2023

On Saturday, December 9, from 11am to 3pm, the Cancer Society’s Freedom Kids Support Group will hold its Annual Christmas Kids Party, featuring food, games, and gift giving.

Marijuana legislation to be tabled ‘hopefully in January’ says Pinder

ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said he hopes marijuana legislation will be tabled in the House of Assembly in January.

‘Agriculture Crown land leases where shanty homes are built will be ended’

ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said the government would terminate agriculture-related Crown land leases if shanty towns have been built on the properties.

Halkitis says country’s fiscal position stronger than last year

ECONOMIC Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis said the country’s fiscal position is stronger than last year.

Munroe defends both monitoring company and police after criticism

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe defended both the company that monitors people on bail and police who respond to notifications about bail violations after both groups were criticised.

One person injured after three vessels catch fire at Potter’s Cay Dock

One person was injured after three vessels caught fire at Potter’s Cay Dock on Friday morning.

Vice-Chairman assaulted outside FNM headquarters

A MAN assaulted Free National Movement vice chairman Richard Johnson outside the party’s headquarters last night, disrupting the meeting that was happening inside and causing police to get involved.

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