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Released from prison - only to be shot dead

A MAN who was recently released from prison was shot dead yesterday.

Ministry says it is tackling flooding near Cable Beach

THE Works Ministry said it is addressing ongoing flooding issues in an area near Cable Beach following recent complaints.

No drop in sales for festive season

SANTA has come early for some Bahamian retailers, who said they have seen no decrease in sales so far for the holiday season, despite some local shipping issues.

Cooper: We’re not going to take part in the recession

DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper brushed off talks of a possible recession as he pointed to strong tourism bookings for next year.

PMH renovation to start ‘next week’

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said renovations at Princess Margaret Hospital will begin as early as the beginning of next week.

Bankman-Fried granted $250m bail by US court

ONE day after being extradited to the United States, Samuel Bankman-Fried, former CEO of the failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, was released on a $250m bond while he awaits trial on several fraud charges.

Crowds in GB for hot meals

GRAND Bahama residents turned out in large numbers at the Bahamas Union of Teachers building in Freeport yesterday for hot meals distributed by United Faith Ministries International.

‘Talk is cheap’ on resort’s green pledge

A LOCAL environmentalist said “talk is cheap” as she questioned the promise from officials of a multimillion-dollar Long Island project to act within environmental safety regulations.

$30,000 donation to support Junkanoo from KFC

YOUTH, Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg said the upcoming Junkanoo parade, which is completely sold out, will be “finger licking good” due to a $30,000 donation from Kentucky Fried Chicken yesterday.

Guilty of stealing $2,000 of clothes

A MAN was fined $1,000 in Magistrate’s Court yesterday after admitting to stealing over $2,000 worth of clothing and shoes this week.

Man accused over firearm

A MAN was granted bail in Magistrate’s Court yesterday after he was accused of having an unlicenced gun in Eleuthera last week.

Gas prices on the way down ‘for first quarter’

THE vice president of the Bahamas Petroleum Dealers Association said gas prices are trending downwards, something he expects to continue leading into the first quarter of the new year.

Grocers president agrees with IDB on price controls

THE president of the Retail Grocers Association said recent commentary from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) on the negative impact of expanded price controls on businesses is “spot on”.

PM: Challenges made us stronger

PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis extended Christmas greetings and offered well wishes to Bahamians in a video released by the Office of the Prime Minister yesterday.

Plan to feed 3,000 in Grand Bahama today

A major effort is underway to feed some 3,000 people today in Grand Bahama through an initiative called Operation Christmas.

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