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Back to school for PM as Class of '68 hands over donation

PRIME Minister Philip "Brave" Davis returned to his school days with a visit to St John's College, as the school received a donation of $160,000 on Friday from its class of 1968.

Police warn 'be careful on the roads'

POLICE press liaison officer Chief Superintendent Chrislyn Skippings has urged Bahamians to be cautious on the roads and not to drink and drive this holiday season.

Grand Bahama ready for Junkanoo return

GRAND Bahama Junkanoo groups are ready for the return of the New Year’s Day Junkanoo Parade in downtown Freeport after a three-year absence.

Police out in force for Junkanoo

ASSISTANT Commissioner of Police Craig Stubbs said on Friday that there will be more than 800 law enforcement officers at the upcoming Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade as well as road closures, strict screening and security measures for persons entering the parade route.

Police call to resolve conflicts following latest murder

AFTER the country’s latest homicide on Thursday, press liaison officer Chief Superintendent Chrislyn Skippings urged residents to seek help in resolving conflicts so that fewer lives are lost this Christmas.

US man accused over gun

AN American man was granted $12,500 in cash bail in Magistrate’s Court after being accused of bringing a gun into the country last week.

Threat to harm claimed

A MAN was granted bail in Magistrate’s Court after being accused of threatening to harm another man.

$5,000 fine for marijuana possession

TWO MEN and a woman were in court last week on two separate drug charges. One of the men faced a $5,000 fine after admitting having 5lb of marijuana.

Man accused of stealing phone at gunpoint

A MAN was remanded to prison by the Magistrate’s Court after being accused of stealing a woman’s cash and phone at gunpoint earlier this month.

Man in hospital after stabbing

A 54-year-old man is in hospital after he was stabbed on Wednesday.

Boys in court over knife discovery

TWO boys were in court yesterday after being allegedly found with a knife at their high school earlier this month.

Psychological test for theft accused

A MAN was ordered to have psychological evaluation after being sent to prison on a shop-breaking charge.

Man accused over failed murder bid

A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday in connection with a failed murder attempt outside a bar on East Bay Street last week.

New EMS HQ ‘to reduce response times’

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said a new headquarters for the National Emergency Medical Services should help to improve emergency response times in certain areas of New Providence.

Cooper: Developments must meet the required environment regulations

IN response to environmentalists’ concerns about the $250m resort and cruise port planned for Long Island, Tourism Minister Chester Cooper maintained yesterday that any development approved by the government will not begin major construction until it meets the required environmental safety regulations.

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