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American fined over weed he brought to smoke on vacation

AN American man was fined in Magistrate‘s Court yesterday after admitting to having brought weed with him to smoke on his vacation.

Man accused over series of robberies in New Providence

A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday in connection with a string of robberies in the nation’s capital.

Suspect charged over unlicenced gun

A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of having an unlicenced gun and two sets of ammunition in his possession.

Man accused of using gun to threaten

A MAN was granted bail in Magistrate’s Court yesterday after being accused of threatening someone with a gun.

Robbers pose as police

TWO men heading to the airport were robbed by armed men posing as police officers on Saturday.

$2m price tag as patients will be housed at doctors hospital

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville announced yesterday an agreement that allows the transfer of Princess Margaret Hospital patients to Doctors Hospital West.

PM pitching for stadium to become baseball hub

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said he anticipates that the country will become the nexus in regional baseball with the opening of the Andre Rodgers National Baseball Stadium.

Man found shot dead in govt vehicle

A 43-year-old man is dead following a shooting incident over the weekend, prompting police to appeal for the public’s assistance in their investigation.

SAFETY FIRST FOR JUNKANOO: Police out in force, says minister, as tickets in demand

YOUTH, Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg is pledging that the upcoming Junkanoo parades will be safe, with police and Defence Force officers set to be out in full force.

George Smith to advise on 50th Independence

FORMER Cabinet minister George Smith has been appointed as a special advisor to the government for the country’s 50th anniversary independence events.

Bus driver shooting suspect remanded

A MAN was remanded to prison on Friday in connection with the shooting death of a bus driver who had been on bail for murder in early October.

Two deny separate rape attacks in Eleuthera

TWO men denied rape allegations in the Supreme Court on Friday for two separate sexual assault incidents in Eleuthera. One of the incidents was connected to a home invasion in late February.

Robbery and attempted murder charges heard

FOUR young men were arraigned in the Supreme Court on Friday facing various charges, including two counts of armed robbery and two counts of attempted murder during the summer.

Six months for stealing from account

A WOMAN was sentenced to six months in prison on Friday after admitting to stealing $2,600 from someone’s Bank of the Bahamas account.

Christmas food items 'will reflect Thanksgiving prices'

SUPER Value owner Rupert Roberts said Friday with the holidays approaching, the price of popular holiday goods will remain consistent to the prices currently reflected in stores.

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