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Families of two men who died in Italy seek answers

THE families of two Bahamian men who died in Italy three years ago under mysterious circumstances have applied to an Italian judge to obtain the investigation file into their deaths, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell.

GIBSON WITNESS IN ABUSE CLAIM: ‘Brutal attack’ alleged as ex-girlfriend wants to testify by video link

THE ex-fiancee of Adrian Gibson has alleged that the Long Island MP abused her, prompting her desire to testify virtually in his corruption trial rather than in person.

Royal Caribbean to hold public consultation event on June 8

ROYAL Caribbean International (RCI) will hold a public consultation event on June 8 so residents can raise their environmental concerns about the company’s 17-acre Paradise Island Royal Beach Club project.

AG says govt discussion expected on ‘how to evaluate’ paternity in light of ruling

ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder expected ministers to discuss how children born to unwed Bahamian men and foreign women could satisfy questions about paternity and other citizenship issues during yesterday’s weekly Cabinet meeting.

Govt to acquire 118 lots to build housing in GB

HOUSING Minister Jobeth Coleby-Davis said the government would acquire 118 lots to construct homes in Grand Bahama.

Pinder: Marijuana Bill waits Minister of Health endorsement

ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder expected the Minister of Health to sign off yesterday on legislation to address marijuana before the draft bill is put on Cabinet’s agenda.

New healthcare workers union looks to represent ‘overlooked workers’

A NEW union representing “overlooked” healthcare workers is pledging to ruffle features to highlight their long-standing concerns about staffing shortages, inadequate working conditions and other issues.

Chinese Acrobat company performs in Grand Bahama and New Providence

AN acrobat troupe from China performs at Atlantis tonight - and audiences in Freeport got the chance to see the performers in action on Monday.

Office of the Public Defender acquittal rate low

PEOPLE represented by the Office of the Public Defender were convicted of crimes 78 per cent of the time between January 2017 and December 2022, according to OPD statistics.

Govt to remove shanty homes via building regulations act

ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said the Davis administration would demolish shanty town structures using the process outlined in the Buildings Regulation Act after the Supreme Court failed to deliver a favourable result to the government last week.

Azario case details guns and ammo in shooting

THE guns used in the police-involved killing of Azario Major were submitted as evidence yesterday as the inquest into the 31-year-old’s death continued in the Coroner’s Court.

FNM GB Women Association donates food items to GB Children's Home

THE FNM Grand Bahama Women’s Association donated assorted food and toiletries to the Grand Bahama Children’s Home this week.

Remembering the sinking of the HMBS Flamingo

FLAGS will be flown at half-mast today across The Bahamas in tribute to the HMBS Flamingo.

No bail granted for man on charge of sexual assault

A 37-year-old man was charged with rape after allegedly sexually assaulting a 27-year-old woman earlier this year.

Freeport man assisting police on marijuana find

GRAND Bahama Police made a drug arrest on Monday following the discovery of suspected marijuana at a residence in Freeport.

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