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Ann Marie Davis joins call for marital rape laws

ANN Marie Davis yesterday said “no means no” and joined countless other Bahamian officials and activists calling for marital rape to be outlawed.

Two charged over firearms and drugs

TWO men were charged in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with recent firearm and drug possession charges after being captured by police following a car chase.

Man accused of indecently touching ten-year-old girl

A MAN was granted bail in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday after being accused of inappropriate behaviour with a child.

Man accused of bail violation

A MAN accused of armed robbery and murder faced court on five counts of violating his Supreme Court bail yesterday.

Teen charged over robbery

AN 18-year-old man was granted bail in Magistrate’s Court in connection with a recent robbery and assault of a man over a gold chain.

Pet campaign reaches out to schools

The Bahamas Alliance for Animal Rights and Kindness (Baark!) saw its mobile clinic hosted throughout November at Forbes Organic Farm off Cow Pen Road - and today and tomorrow, the clinic will return there.

‘Residents can still apply’ despite SERZ order end

DESPITE the end of the Special Economic Recovery Zone provisions, government MPs reiterated yesterday that residents in Grand Bahama and Abaco still needing post-Dorian assistance can apply to the relevant agencies to get the help they need.

Carnival is back - and this time it’s ‘fully sanctioned’

OPERATORS of this year’s “fully sanctioned” Christmas Carnival anticipate large crowds as the prices of tickets have not risen, and there are three new attractions and new safety measures available for the holiday event.

Permanent tribute to honour Keva Bethel at UB North Campus

THE PI Upsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc, in partnership with University of The Bahamas, announced plans to establish a permanent historical marker in honour of Dr Keva Bethel at the Grand Bahama campus.

Sears: We have a plan for roads

WORKS and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears assured the public yesterday that his ministry has a comprehensive plan to improve roads throughout New Providence and has already deployed contractors out on the streets to carry out much-needed repairs.

Eleuthera anger at water problem

AFTER nearly a week without running water, residents of Central Eleuthera are disgruntled with the continued disruption of water supply on the island.

PM flies out to Angola conference

PRIME Minister Philip Davis left the country on Wednesday to attend the 10th Summit of the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific (OACPS) Heads of State and Government.

Man and woman questioned over stabbing death

Police are questioning a 20-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman in connection with a stabbing death on Wednesday night.

Disaster bill ‘a significant step’

MYLES Laroda, State Minister for Disaster Preparedness, led debate in the House of Assembly yesterday on the Disaster Risk Management Bill 2022, saying the proposed legislation, once enacted, will mark a “significant step” in the country’s development.

'Sears unsuitable for his portfolio’

FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard says Works and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears is “unsuitable” for his portfolio.

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