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Pair charged with armed robbery

TWO men were remanded to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services yesterday in connection with the armed robbery of a restaurant supply store in Mackey Street earlier this month.

Former employee accused of stealing from client’s account

A FORMER employee of CIBC FirstCaribbean was granted bail in Magistrate’s Court yesterday after being accused of stealing $3,700 from a client’s bank account.

8PM SKYGuard | Bahamas Dept of Meteorology Severe Weather eAlert

Strong line of thunderstorms could affect Grand Bahama, Bimini and Abaco Cays.

4PM SKYGuard | Bahamas Dept of Meteorology track of Hurricane Ian

4 PM SKYGuard | Bahamas Dept of Meteorology Real-Time satellite long range projected track of Hurricane Ian.

‘Confident’ over meeting teacher shortage

EDUCATION director Marcellus Taylor said officials are confident that they will be able to tackle the shortage of teachers in Abaco amid concerns over the issue.

Haitian staffer at embassy released by kidnappers

A HAITIAN staffer employed at the Bahamas Embassy in Haiti has been released by kidnappers, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced over the weekend.

Escaped man is back in custody

A 25-YEAR-OLD man, who escaped from custody after he was sentenced to prison on Friday, was captured by authorities yesterday.

Police seeking six suspects in armed robberies

POLICE are looking for six men they suspect to be behind four separate armed robberies that occurred on Saturday.

Tropical Storm Ian strengthens as it heads to Cuba, Florida

AUTHORITIES and residents in Florida were keeping a cautious eye on Tropical Storm Ian as it rumbled ominously through the Caribbean last nigth, likely to become a major hurricane on its path toward the state.

Food Network warns of a hunger crisis

THE Bahamas Feeding Network has expressed concern about the recent rise in hunger, calling it a “crisis” to which all Bahamians must pay attention.

Teenage robbery suspect shot dead by police

A TEENAGER allegedly involved in an armed robbery was fatally shot on Saturday after pulling a gun on officers, according to police.

Warning over dangers affecting the Bahamas

IN his address at the 77th United Nations General Assembly on Saturday, Prime Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis highlighted such ongoing challenges facing The Bahamas as the impact of climate change, irregular migration and the long-standing problem of gun trafficking to the country.

SKYGuard | Bahamas Dept of Meteorology Real-Time track of Tropical Storm Ian

SKYGuard | Bahamas Dept of Meteorology Real-Time satellite long range projected track of Tropical Storm Ian

Prime Minister tells UN General Assembly 'black-governed countries also matter'

IN HIS speech to the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday, Prime Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis addressed The Bahamas being placed on the OECD’s blacklist yesterday, saying “The evidence is mounting, that the considerations behind these decisions have less to do with compliance, and more to do with darker issues of pre-judged, discriminatory perceptions. Let me submit, black-governed countries also matter.”

7:30AM SKYGuard | Bahamas Dept of Meteorology track of Tropical Storm Ian

7:30AM SKYGuard | Bahamas Dept of Meteorology Real-Time satellite long range projected track of new tropical cyclone, now named Ian.

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