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$3k bail after pulling shotgun on WSC worker

A 68-year-old man was granted $3,000 bail yesterday after being accused of pulling a shotgun on a Water & Sewerage Corporation worker during a disconnection at his home in January.

‘Stop incitement against Haitians’

A LOCAL activist said the ongoing harassment and “inciting of violence” against Haitians in The Bahamas needs to be addressed.

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Ukraine support from PM

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday committed his support to Ukraine following the one-year mark of Russia’s violent invasion.

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Government approves hiring of two psychologists for prison

ACTING Corrections Commissioner Doan Cleare said he is “happy” with recent progress made for the care of mentally ill inmates at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDCS), following approval from Cabinet for the hiring of psychiatrists.

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King Charles III: ‘The Bahamas are much-loved... members of the Commonwealth’

A MESSAGE from King Charles III was delivered during last week’s visit by The Earl and Countess of Wessex and Forfar.

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‘Golden Yolk’ scheme to make us self-sufficient

THE launch of the Ministry of Agriculture’s “Golden Yolk” initiative was hailed yesterday by Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis as “one of the first steps in a marathon toward a more resilient, self-reliant Bahamas”.

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Man hurt in dog attack

A MAN is receiving medical care after he was attacked by a friend’s pit bull yesterday.

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CARICOM delegation heads to Haiti

A CARICOM delegation, consisting of representatives from The Bahamas and other countries in the region, left for Haiti yesterday to meet with politicians and other officials there to discuss security issues facing the crisis-torn nation.

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‘One or two’ want disclosure extension

“ONE or two” parliamentarians have requested extra time to disclose their assets and liabilities, according to chairman of the Public Disclosure Commission Bishop Victor Cooper yesterday.

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Father is jailed for 25 years for incest

A FATHER was yesterday sentenced to 25 years in prison on two counts of incest for forcing his now adult daughter to have sex when she was still a teenager.

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PM: No change of tone on shanty town issue

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis insisted yesterday his tone has never changed in addressing the shanty town issue, adding demolition in these unregulated communities will begin once “preliminary” steps are completed.

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‘I WANT ANSWERS ON KENISE’S DEATH’: Hospital probe leaves family with questions

THE husband of Kenise Darville said he is left with more questions than answers following the completion of a probe by the Public Hospitals Authority into the death of his wife at Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) last month.

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Police investigate man accused of raping daughter

POLICE have confirmed they are investigating allegations that a man allegedly raped his daughter.

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Teen not granted bail on Key West Street shooting death

AN 18-year-old was charged yesterday in connection with a fatal shooting on Key West Street earlier this month.

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Man held without bail on sexual assault charge

A 59-year-old man was remanded to prison after being accused of attempting to sexually assault a 33-year-old woman in Nassau earlier this month.