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Search teams looking for possible downed aircraft

SEARCH teams were yesterday looking for a possible downed aircraft with one person on board.

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Plane makes emergency landing with Health Minister on board

A plane carrying Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville had to make an emergency landing yesterday morning shortly after take off from New Providence.

Man injured in morning shooting

A MAN is in hospital after being shot in an early morning incident in New Providence.

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LPIA officials urge travellers to arrive 3.5 hours before departure

OFFICIALS at the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) are urging international travellers to arrive nearly four hours ahead of departure time due to heavy traffic anticipated at the terminal for the remainder of this month.

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Mitchell critical of 'relentless march' to a cashless society

FOREIGN Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said Friday he does not agree with the country being a “cashless society.”

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Man jailed for threatening to kill his father

A MAN was sentenced to two months in prison after he admitted to threatening to kill his father earlier this month.

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Man charged with unlawful entry and indecent assault

A MAN was granted $3,500 bail after he was accused of illegally entering the home of an 11-year-old girl in Andros last week and groping her.

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Clubs & Societies August 18th, 2023

Civil Society Bahamas (CSB) supported Bahamas Strong Families Forever (BSFF) and Marriage Children Family Alliance Movement (MCFAM) during the third National Family Week, held July 25-31.

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Open verdict in police-involved shooting death of Ronald Mackey

JURORS returned an open verdict in the police-involved killing case of Ronald Mackey, finding yesterday that there was insufficient evidence to conclude that his 2017 shooting death was justified or not.

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‘Parole system can reduce expense of prisoner upkeep’

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said he met a bill of $40,000 for bread for prisoners’ meals when he took office, the kind of expense he hopes is reduced when a parole system is introduced.

Freeport to participate in Cities Forward programme partnering with Coral Springs, Florida

THE City of Freeport has been selected to participate in the Cities Forward programme, which partners cities from Latin America and the Caribbean with cities in the United States.

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Friday, 18th August, 2023.

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Police find burned body in Baillou Hill Road area

POLICE in New Providence are investigating after the body of man was found burnt beyond recognition Friday morning.

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New 125,000 gallon tank completed by WSC for Grand Cay

After concerns were raised recently over water supply on Grand Cay, the Water and Sewerage Corporation has given an update on works there.

Three test positive for dengue fever

THE Ministry of Health and Wellness said three people have tested positive for dengue fever, the viral illness spread through contact with the Aedes aegypti mosquito.