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Three face gun charges

TWO men and a woman were charged with possession of an illegal firearm in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court this week.

PLP National General Council accepts recommendation of Kingsley Smith for West Grand Bahama and Bimini by-election

The National General Council of the Progressive Liberal Party has accepted the candidates committee recommendation of Kingsley Smith for the upcoming West Grand Bahama and Bimini by-election after a raucous meeting.

Clubs & Societies October 20th, 2023

The Bahamas Down Syn- drome Association is to hold a buddy walk-fest on Saturday, October 21, from 8am to noon.

‘We have hope he is alive’, says sister of man missing at sea

A FATHER’s disappearance at sea is compounding grief for a family that buried his older brother two weeks ago.

Govt would amend abortion laws - if there’s public outcry

PRESS secretary Keishla Adderley said the government would consider amending abortion laws if there is sufficient outcry from the public.

AG Office reviewing director’s appointment to Immigration Dept

PRESS secretary Keishla Adderley said the Office of the Attorney General is reviewing a 2021 Supreme Court ruling to determine whether it prohibits William Pratt’s recent appointment as director of the Department of Immigration.

Man dies after getting trapped under mack truck

A MAN is dead after getting trapped beneath a truck in a grisly traffic accident in New Providence yesterday.

Lyford Cay International School principal Mindorff dies suddenly

DAVID Mindorff, the principal of the Lyford Cay International School, died suddenly yesterday morning, the school announced.

Halkitis: Govt to start disclosing information on contracts within 60 days

ECONOMIC Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis said government will start disclosing information about contracts within 60 days after they are awarded.

Ministry of Works aiming for ‘far fewer’ pothole complaints by 2025

MINISTRY of Works officials said there will be far fewer pothole complaints in New Providence after workers complete a road paving programme in 2025.

Shane Gibson asks for secret ballot from PLP Council

SHANE Gibson wants the Progressive Liberal Party’s National General Council to vote by secret ballot tonight to approve its candidate for the West Grand Bahama and Bimini by-election.

FNM ratifies Bishop Ricardo Grant for by-election

THE Free National Movement ratified Bishop Ricardo Grant last night for the upcoming West Grand Bahama and Bimini by-election to replace Obie Wilchcombe, who died unexpectedly last month.

$500M PROJECT TO BRING 700 JOBS: Carnival Cruise Line move hailed as ‘turning point’ by top executive

CARNIVAL Cruise Line’s investment in Celebration Key, a new port destination that will welcome guests in 2025, has increased to $500m, more than double the initial $200m investment.

BTVI saw small rise in enrolment in Spring 2023 over the previous Fall registration

ABOUT 2,500 students enrolled at the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Training Institute (BTVI) during the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 semesters.

Parliamentary Registrar looking to modernise the voters card registrations system

THE Parliamentary Registration Department plans to streamline the registration process to get a voter’s card - as well as modernising the card itself.

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