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Three held over gun and drugs

TWO men and a woman are in police custody after officers from the Drug Enforcement Unit found them with a handgun and ammunition, along with a quantity of suspected marijuana.

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Man shot dead waiting at gas station

A MAN was shot dead as he waited at a pump for gas at the Esso Service Station at Carmichael Road and Faith Avenue Sunday.

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Tragedy at sea: 17 dead, 25 rescued after boat capsizes

At least 17 people are dead and 25 have been rescued after a twin engine speedboat suspected of being involved in a human smuggling operation capsized off New Providence early on Sunday. The search is continuing for others who may have been on board.

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Govt secures funds to build new Grand Bahama hospital

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville revealed that government has secured the money to build a new state-of-the-art hospital for Grand Bahama.

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Paediatric COVID-19 vaccine will arrive on Saturday

Paediatric doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will arrive on Saturday and could be administered in the Bahamas as early as Monday, Minister of Health Dr Michael Darville announced.

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Old Navy Base cove closed till August as clean up continues

THE Old Navy Base cove in Exuma will remain closed until August 10 as workers clean up the remaining diesel from the water and prepare to remove sand for further testing.

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Munroe says 'we accept all criticism' after US trafficking report

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe says “we accept all criticism” in response to the latest US Trafficking in Persons Report’s concerns of the country’s prosecution efforts.

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Ministry aims to establish programmes for youth at risk

After two recent murders within 24 hours, National Security Minister Wayne Munroe said his ministry is seeking to establish programnes to target youth at risk.

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$3,500 fine for drugs charges

A MAN was ordered to pay $3,500 in fines in the Magistrate’s Court on Friday after pleading guilty to possessing more than 10lbs of Indian hemp.

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Bail granted in indecent assault case

A MAN was granted $5,000 bail in Magistrate’s Court on Friday accused of indecently assaulting a woman.

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Man charged with unlawful sex

AN 18-YEAR-OLD male was charged in Magistrate’s Court on Friday with having unlawful sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old girl.

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Man charged with possession of firearm, ammunition

A MAN was granted $7,000 bail in the Magistrate’s Court on Friday on firearm and ammunition charges.

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$12,000 renovation for Saunders Beach park

BAHAMAS Public Parks and Public Beaches Authority is undertaking several renovation projects to revitalise local parks in New Providence.

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Parks Authority ‘working on contract pay concerns’

MCKELL Bonaby, executive chairman of the Public Parks and Public Beaches Authority, says officials are working to address pay concerns of workers who were contracted to do work for the authority.

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Commission announced to review High School Diploma

EDUCATION officials announced yesterday the formation of a commission that will review the Bahamas High School Diploma.