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Commissioner: We will take policing to another level

COMMISSIONER of Police Clayton Fernander said in 2023, officials will take policing to “another level”.

Ticket fraud among event challenges

WHILE Junkanoo made its anticipated return on Monday night, there were some challenges that marred the event including ticket fraud.

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ONE WINNER: One Family unofficial winner as Junkanoo returns to Bay Street

ONE Family conquered its competitors as the group was declared the unofficial winner of the 2022 Junkanoo Boxing Day Parade yesterday, captivating the judges and crowd with its theme “Rise of the Warriors".

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No major incidents reported

POLICE said there were no major incidents at the Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade.

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Crowds turn out for Junkanoo parade

After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Boxing Day parade is back on Bay Street. Thousands of people turned out to experience the sweet sound of Junkanoo once again.

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Complaint over "intrusion" on Junkanoo broadcast

THE executive chairman of the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas, Picewell Forbes, has accused Rev Cable Bahamas and Aliv of an “intrusion” on the broadcast of the 2022 Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade.

Man hunted after high-speed chase

A MAN is being hunted by police after a high-speed chase after he fired a gun towards a security guard and damaged a business establishment in the Marathon Road area on Friday.

One dead and multiple injuries after incident that led to police shooting

AN incident at a nightclub on Boxing Day morning led to multiple injuries before an off-duty police officer intervened and shot a man, who later died.

Police investigating armed robbery in Freeport

Grand Bahama Police are investigating an armed robbery in the Freeport area that has resulted in a male victim being stabbed and robbed of cash.

Officials looking to tackle Lake View Road sewage issue

THE Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) on Friday said officials were actively working to address the overflow of sewerage in the Lake View Road area.

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Back to school for PM as Class of '68 hands over donation

PRIME Minister Philip "Brave" Davis returned to his school days with a visit to St John's College, as the school received a donation of $160,000 on Friday from its class of 1968.

Police warn 'be careful on the roads'

POLICE press liaison officer Chief Superintendent Chrislyn Skippings has urged Bahamians to be cautious on the roads and not to drink and drive this holiday season.

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Grand Bahama ready for Junkanoo return

GRAND Bahama Junkanoo groups are ready for the return of the New Year’s Day Junkanoo Parade in downtown Freeport after a three-year absence.

Police out in force for Junkanoo

ASSISTANT Commissioner of Police Craig Stubbs said on Friday that there will be more than 800 law enforcement officers at the upcoming Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade as well as road closures, strict screening and security measures for persons entering the parade route.

Police call to resolve conflicts following latest murder

AFTER the country’s latest homicide on Thursday, press liaison officer Chief Superintendent Chrislyn Skippings urged residents to seek help in resolving conflicts so that fewer lives are lost this Christmas.