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$250 fine after dog attack on policeman

A MAN was fined in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday after admitting responsibility for two dogs that attacked a police officer at Arawak Cay last week.

Bail granted in firearm case

A MAN was granted bail in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday on firearm and ammunition charges.

Courtesy visit to Resilience Centre

ANN Marie Davis recently paid a courtesy call at the Bahamas Resilience Centre in Freeport and was impressed with the programmes offered to address and promote mental health wellness.

Six years on, man charged with break-in at church

A MAN was remanded to prison overnight after being accused of breaking into a church six years ago and stealing thousands of dollars worth of equipment.

Businesses expecting no decrease in sales for Black Friday this year

LOCAL businesses do not anticipate a decrease in sales this Black Friday, despite the rise in inflation and other recent financial challenges faced by consumers.

US donation to help in disasters

THE United States government is committed to helping The Bahamas prepare for future disasters.

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis and other government officials toured the construction site of the multi-million-dollar GoldWynn hotel and residences project on Cable Beach last week to view the development’s progress.

Food costs driving prices up for Thanksgiving meals

SOME local restaurant owners say inflation and the high cost of food in grocery stores have led them to increase prices of their Thanksgiving meals.

Groups in countdown to Junkanoo

WITH practices for the upcoming Boxing Day and New Year’s Day Junkanoo parades underway, two group representatives are already claiming victory of the parades.

Contract awarded ‘soon’ for children’s ward work

A CONTRACT for renovation works on the Children’s Ward at Princess Margaret Hospital is expected to be awarded before the end of the month.

Father of crash victim: She was my everything

THE father of a Bahamian woman killed in a car crash in Minnesota on Friday is struggling to bear the loss of his daughter. “I have this hole in my heart that’s never going to be filled,” Kermit Miller told The Tribune yesterday.

Two accused of endangering lives

TWO Exuma men were charged in Magistrate’s Court yesterday with endangering the lives of four people with a handgun.

Wanted man brought to Bahamas

POLICE said a collaborative effort between them and the United States Homeland Security has resulted in a wanted suspect being deported back to the Bahamas.

Man faces court over firearm

A MAN was imprisoned yesterday after allegedly being found with a firearm and live ammunition.

Court dismisses appeal in incest and assault case

THE Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal and reaffirmed the nine-year and three-year sentences a man received for committing incest and indecent assault on his six-year-old niece.

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