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Ex-fiancée made payments at Gibson’s direction, court hears

A POLICE financial intelligence officer testified yesterday that he was present when former Long Island MP Adrian Gibson’s ex-fiancée told police she made payments for two companies at his direction, as the Crown continued to probe the flow of money tied to Water and Sewerage Corporation contracts awarded during Gibson’s tenure.

Medicinal cannabis rollout expected before end of June

THE Bahamas Cannabis Authority expects to begin rolling out the country's medicinal cannabis industry within weeks after signing an agreement with US-based tracking company Metrc, officials confirmed yesterday.

Christian TikTok influencer opens up about difficult pregnancy

FOR years, Catherine Duncombe built an online following by speaking openly about her Christian faith, her commitment to waiting until marriage for sex and her desire for pure love.

Davis avoids questions over Election Day plane crash

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday again avoided reporters’ questions about “Politician-1” in a US Drug Enforcement Administration affidavit and his administration’s links to an election-day plane crash involving convicted drug smuggler Jonathan Eric Gardiner.

Security officer fired after searching PM’s baggage

AN airport security officer was fired after reportedly searching Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ bag during a pre-election stop in Bimini, raising questions about whether airport security protocols were enforced too aggressively or whether political status shielded a dignitary from routine scrutiny.

Prime Minister Davis and Bastian donate wheelchair-accessible bus to Stapledon School

THE Stapledon School received a new wheelchair-accessible bus yesterday through a donation from Prime Minister Philip Davis and Minister of Innovation and National Development Sebas Bastian, a move school officials said would significantly improve transportation for students with disabilities.

‘I can’t fight these people no more’

MORE than two years after Marvin and Aynalel Deveaux reported that $9,000 disappeared after a police search of their Marathon Estates home, Mr Deveaux has died without learning the outcome of the investigation or what became of money his widow says was meant to help fund medical treatment in Turkey.

New Parks and Beaches head cannot guarantee budget limits

NEW Bahamas Public Parks and Public Beaches Authority Executive Chairman Jamahl Strachan could not guarantee yesterday that the agency will remain within its budgetary allocations, citing global price shocks while promising “increased oversight” at an authority under sustained scrutiny over runaway spending and the absence of a public audit.

Bahamas can shelter 14,000, but falls short of global mark

THE Bahamas can shelter about 14,000 people during a natural disaster, but officials say the country still falls short of the international benchmark as the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season begins.

Govt reports radio host for ‘false’ drug claims

THE Office of the Prime Minister’s Communications Director, Latrae Rahming, has filed a legal complaint with the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) against radio talk show host Darren Cooper over what he calls a series of false and defamatory claims linking governing MPs to drug trafficking.

Jury finds man not guilty of raping ex-girlfriend at her home

A 36-year-old man was acquitted yesterday of allegedly raping his 33-year-old ex-girlfriend at her home in 2024.

Bail granted for man accused of hiding escaped suspect Culmer

A MAN accused of harbouring former fugitive and murder accused D’Angelo Culmer was granted bail yesterday.

Bulgarian man denied bailover ATM skimming scheme

A BULGARIAN man was remanded to prison yesterday after he allegedly tampered with and skimmed seven ATMs in New Providence last month.

Police investigate suspected suicide at Indigo community

A MAN believed to be in his mid-20s was found hanging from a balcony at his home yesterday in what police suspect was a suicide.

Lamborghini and $1.4 million mansion: Alleged drug leader’s life of luxury

THE alleged head of a US drug trafficking organisation accused of importing cocaine through The Bahamas with the assistance of Jonathan ‘Player’ Gardiner was living a life of luxury 30 miles outside Atlanta, Georgia, until his arrest on suspected drug trafficking charges two years ago.

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