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Records could be expunged for emergency order breaches

AN amendment to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will allow for people convicted of certain criminal offences - including Emergency Order violations - to make “immediate application” to have their records expunged.

‘We need specialists to encourage inclusion’

A PERSON who identifies as gender neutral has said the country needs more people who specialise in LGBTQ+ issues to encourage greater inclusion in society.

Police hunt for rapist after attack

POLICE are hunting for a rapist after a reported attack on a woman in western New Providence.

Can you help pets in need?

GRAND Bahama animal shelter is being forced to put to sleep more than half of the animals being taken to the centre.

Funds set to resolve airport dispute

TOURISM, Investments and Aviation Minister Chester Cooper says the government has approved funding to honour all agreed terms of an industrial agreement with Airport Authority employees.

Minnis accuses Munroe of prejudicing police probe

FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has accused National Security Minister Wayne Munroe of prejudicing investigations into an incident involving a Cabinet minister and a Royal Bahamas Police officer.

Anti-gang operation ends with 27 arrests

TWENTY-seven people were arrested early yesterday morning for alleged gang related crimes.

Colina donates $25,000 to mark 25th anniversary

COLINA Financial Advisors Ltd donated $25,000 to five local charities as a part of a year-long series of events to commemorate their 25th corporate anniversary.

Woman threw rock at car in revenge

A WOMAN was ordered to attend 200 hours of community service yesterday after admitting to throwing a rock at a man’s car who she was described as having an “intimate exchange relationship” with.

‘Pay $1,200 compensation for damaged windshield’

A MAN was ordered to pay $1,200 in compensation to another man yesterday for damaging his car’s windshield.

Two months jail for grabbing police officer

A MAN was sentenced to two months behind bars yesterday after admitting to assaulting a police officer as she tried to arrest his cousin.

Man ‘had illegal drugs to deal with depression’

A MAN has been ordered to attend six months of drug counselling after being found with Indian Hemp.

Two arrested after gun find

THE discovery of firearm and ammunition in Marsh Harbour, Abaco, has led to the arrest of two men.

Service honours Gloria Russell

TRIBUTES were paid at St Barnabas to Gloria Eleanor Russell ahead of a funeral at Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery.

‘Happy days’ are soon to come for GB, says Cooper

DEPUTY Prime Minister Chester Cooper has assured Grand Bahamians that “happy days” are soon to come for the island’s economy.

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