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Bail denied after 1,000 rounds found

AN Abaco man was denied bail after being accused of having nearly 1,000 rounds of unfired ammunition and a large quantity of Indian hemp on a family island last week.

Taskforce to deal with backlog of criminal cases

WITH the judiciary experiencing a backlog in cases, particularly criminal proceedings, National Security Minister Wayne Munroe announced yesterday the appointment of a taskforce to address the persistent problem.

‘All hands’ needed to curb crime

PASTOR Dave Burrows said all hands are needed on deck to curb crime, adding there’s a misconception that only those from the “streets” can reach troubled youth.

Tributes are paid to April Crowther-Gow

TRIBUTES have been paid to April Crowther- Gow, a former deputy chief councillor of Freeport, and a council member of the Free National Movement.

Seven in custody after 390Ibs of suspected marijuana found

Seven men are in police custody after they were found in possession of over 390 pounds of suspected marijuana.

69-year-old woman in hospital after shooting

A 69-year-old woman is in hospital after a shooting incident on Sunday night.

FNM: Davis govt has failed to address crime crisis

FREE National Movement deputy leader Shanendon Cartwright voiced concerns that the Davis administration has neglected the Bahamian people by failing to address the “crime crisis”.

Sears: Forensic report of BPL soon

WORKS and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears said Deloitte has been engaged in a forensic examination of Bahamas Power and Light and officials should receive that report “shortly”.

PM: We’ll give more resources to crime fight

PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis and Minister of National Security Wayne Munroe pledged more resources to assist police in crime-fighting efforts, including more manpower and vehicles for patrols.

Two unscathed after plane crash

TWO people were lucky to walk away with no injuries after a plane crashed shortly after takeoff in Exuma on Friday.

Tourist found dead in hotel room

A TOURIST was found unresponsive in his hotel room on Friday.

Hunt for sex attackers

POLICE are looking for three men who sexually assaulted a woman after breaking into a home in southern New Providence yesterday.

'The money is gone': Bahamas tries to turn page after FTX (Associated Press)

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Dressed in a canary blue suit on a warm December night, sweat dripping from his brow, Bishop Lawrence Rolle belts out the lyrics to his latest hit song for the hundreds of children and adults gathered to celebrate Christmas.

Two killed in separate shootings

TWO men, including one who was on bail for murder, are dead after separate shooting incidents on Friday.

BNT voices concern over sunken cargo ship

THE BAHAMAS National Trust has expressed concerns about the cargo ship that recently sank off the southern coast of Abaco and its impact on the marine environment.

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