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Woman accused of apartment rental scam

A WOMAN was granted $3,000 bail in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday after allegedly defrauding two people of cash in an apartment rental scam.

Assistant Commissioner ‘at peace’ with former treatment

ASSISTANT Commissioner of Police Kendal Strachan says he is at peace with himself regarding the way he was treated under the former Minnis administration.

American tourist who died in Exuma ‘had COVID symptoms’

THE man who is said to have suddenly died at Sandals Emerald Bay, Exuma, complained of experiencing COVID-19 symptoms on Saturday, according to police.

Political leaders speak out on death

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis described as “truly unbearable” the death of Omar Davis Jr, saying all must get involved in fighting the scourge of violence in the country at a time when Bahamians are experiencing heavy hearts.

Munroe: Don’t speculate over murder

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe urged the public to be careful with “what they run on with” regarding the death of Omar Davis Jr, adding there was no need for speculation as police will get to the bottom of what led to this gruesome death.

Climate conference closes

PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis concluded the Caribbean Regional Heads of Government high-level talks on climate change yesterday at Baha Mar.

‘OH LORD, THEY KILLED MY BABY’: Family's grief for Omar Davis Jr

GIA Whymns is struggling to come to terms with the murder of her son Omar Davis Jr, revealing to The Tribune that the 21-year-old was badly beaten in the lead up to his shocking death.

Man set on fire after being doused in gas

A MAN was doused with gasoline and then set on fire on Tuesday, according to police.

Sex attack on 17-year-old

A 17-YEAR-OLD girl was sexually assaulted on Tuesday at a local beach.

Man is jailed over firearm possession

ONE man was sentenced to two years in prison, while another man was acquitted in connection with the same firearm charge in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday.

Man admits scam over iPhone sale

A MAN was sentenced to three months in prison ny a Magistrate’s Court yesterday after admitting to stealing $320 from another man in a scam iPhone sale.

Indian hemp possession denied

A MAN was granted $3,500 bail in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday after allegedly being found with 2.1 pounds of Indian Hemp.

Woman admits beer bottle attack

A WOMAN was put on a year’s probation by a Magistrate’s Court yesterday after admitting to attacking a man with a beer bottle.

Athletes arrive for NACAC

AS athletes from around the world continue to arrive in Grand Bahama for the NACAC Championships, members of Team Bahamas participated in a motorcade through the City of Freeport on Wednesday.

BPL Skyguard Severe Weather Alert 17th August: Nassau

STARTS: 08/17/2022 7:13 PM EDT EXPIRES: 08/17/2022 8:30 PM EDT

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