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Pintard: Govt should already have a plan

AMID a spike in murders in the country, Free National Movement Leader Michael Pintard has questioned the Davis administration’s plan to arrest the situation.

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‘I arrived illegally 20 years ago’, migrant accused of fraud told officers

A HAITIAN man accused of entering into a fake marriage told immigration officers that he came into the country on an illegal vessel over 20 years ago, a court heard yesterday.

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Man who punched pregnant wife ordered to take anger management

A 32-year-old man was yesterday ordered to attend anger management classes for three months after admitting to punching his pregnant wife during a heated argument last week.

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Man fined after being caught stealing

A 30-year-old man who stole from a woman’s car last week was yesterday ordered to pay $250 to avoid spending eight months behind bars.

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Leslie Miller: Republic issue is dead talk

FORMER Cabinet minister Leslie Miller says reignited discourse about The Bahamas possibly becoming a republic is “dead talk”, adding that he doubts any significant change toward removing Queen Elizabeth II as head of state will happen during his lifetime.

FMM gives recommendations for dealing with crime

On Sunday, the FNM released a statement with their recommendations for dealing with crime:

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‘We’ll appeal Rudy King acquittal’

THE Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions plans to appeal a magistrate’s decision to acquit Bahamian businessman Rudolph “Rudy” King of fraud and money laundering charges on Friday based on a no-case submission by his defence team.

Two years in jail for club stabbing

A MAN was sentenced to two years in prison on Friday after stabbing two men at a club.

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It’s over $6 a gallon to fill up your car

THE cost of fuel at pumps has shot up to over $6 a gallon at two major providers, with Economic Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis saying the situation is “volatile” and out of the government’s control due to international market fluctuations sparked from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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Latest murder victim found slumped over in his vehicle

A MAN was found slumped over in his vehicle with gunshot wounds on Palm Tree Avenue last night.

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‘URGENT’ MOVE ON CRIMEWAVE: PM holds conclave after recent spate of murders in nation

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday convened an “urgent” conclave with key stakeholders to address the sharp increase of murders in the country.

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Exuma man accused over burglary and drugs

A MAN from Exuma was charged in the Magistrate’s Court on Friday with burglary and drug possession.

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PM holds conclave on murders increase

Prime Minister Philip 'Brave' Davis held a conclave with various agencies on Sunday to address the recent increase in murders.

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Bahamas bids farewell to the Royal couple

The Bahamas bid farewell to Prince William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, on Saturday night after their visit to Abaco and Grand Bahama – the last leg of their trip.

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Crowds turn out for Royal couple in Grand Bahama

Prince William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, arrived in Grand Bahama on Saturday afternoon to a warm welcome from residents of Grand Bahama who lined the roadsides to get a glimpse of the young Royal couple.