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Pintard wants receipts over Bermuda trip

FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said in the absence of receipts from the Progressive Liberal Party regarding repayment to the Public Treasury for a controversial Bermuda trip last year, he cannot be sure that the figure provided by the government’s press secretary last week is true.

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Man shot dead in Abaco

Police are searching for a lone gunman after a man was shot dead in Abaco on Monday night.

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AG: Don’t be reckless on cases of pollution

ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder yesterday cautioned Free National Movement leader Michael Pintard to be mindful “not to make reckless forecasts” as to what may be awarded this jurisdiction for environmental damage in connection to two shipping incidents that took place last year.

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‘GOVT STALLING ON MARITAL RAPE LAW’: Activists say women’s rights are not being treated as a priority

WOMEN’S rights activists have accused the government of  “dragging its feet” on marital rape legislation, suggesting the Davis administration is stalling with ongoing consultations.

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Two years in jail over drugs and ammo

A MAN was sentenced to two years in prison yesterday after being found with 50 rounds of unfired ammunition and 13oz of marijuana in his Kennedy Subdivision home last week.

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Phones, drugs and weapons in prison contraband

CELL phones, shanks, drugs, Wi-Fi boxes and other contraband were confiscated by law enforcement in an overnight joint operation at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services.

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Man quizzed after victim shot outside his residence

POLICE are questioning a 26-year-old man of Dunmore Street in connection with a recent shooting that has left a 24-year-old Rupert Dean Lane man in hospital.

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Police probe in possible suicide case

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the alleged suicide of an elderly Caucasian man.

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Winner turns loser

AN American man lost his casino winnings and faced a $500 fine in court yesterday after admitting to lying to a US officer at LPIA by saying he had $15,000 when he actually he had $49,200.

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Shooting suspect remanded

A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday in connection with a shooting on Key West Street last month that left one man dead and another wounded.

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Boy admits possessing rifle

A 15-YEAR-OLD was sent to the Simpson Penn Centre for Boys yesterday after admitting having a loaded high-powered rifle in the nation’s capital last week.

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‘Mentally ill’ prisoner dies after fight in cell

A “MENTALLY ill” prisoner died after complaining of chest pains following a fight at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services on Friday.

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That takes the cake - egg prices soaring

SEVERAL local bakeries have expressed frustration over the “incredible” rise in the price of eggs, among other items, in grocery stores on the island.

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PM to discuss national security issues at the White House

Prime Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis will visit the White House tomorrow to discuss issues of national security, including illegal migration and gun trafficking, with US Vice President Kamala Harris.

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Motorcyclist killed in vehicle collision

A 34-YEAR-OLD motorcyclist died after a traffic accident in Dundas Town, Abaco, on Friday.