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Report cards available today

THE Ministry of Education, Technical and Vocational Training has announced that academic report card distribution resumes today between the hours of 9am to 3 pm.

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Man tells court his stolen bike was on sale on Facebook

A MAN yesterday told a Magistrate’s Court that after his motorcycle was stolen, it was later placed on Facebook for sale.

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Three face court on firearm charges

THREE men were arraigned in court yesterday on separate firearm and ammunition charges.

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Tourist guilty over hemp

AN AMERICAN tourist was discharged by a Magistrate’s Court yesterday after being found with Indian Hemp.

ORG looks to youth to tackle gender violence

THE Organisation for Responsible Governance is mobilising youth activists to bring awareness to Gender based Violence in its latest programme.

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‘I expect police to defend themselves’

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe says that if police officers are confronted by criminals with weapons, he expects officers to defend themselves.

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Munroe says it’s time to stop politicising crime

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe says it is time to stop politicising crime, as he accused the former administration of dismantling a long term plan to address the issue.

Minister discusses ‘betrayal’ claim by former commissioner

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe has recalled his personal experiences with former commissioner Paul Rolle regarding the senior officers who were made to take accumulated vacation and later seconded to various ministries.

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Mother and son graduate from BTVI

WHEN Mark Fraser crossed the stage to receive his certificate, his mother, Kelcene Kelly, was not cheering for him from the audience like other parents and supporters.

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Mangrove Mania seeks to replenish forests

THE organisers of ‘Mangrove Mania’ are extremely thankful to Ann Marie Davis, wife of Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis, and Minister of Grand Bahama Ginger Moxey for participating in the official kick-off of the country’s first-ever competition aimed at restoring and replenishing the Bahamas’ vitally important, critically threatened mangrove forests.

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Latest victim another ‘on bail’

A MAN was shot and killed in a shooting incident at Quarry Mission Road on Monday night.

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Sadness behind top cop’s appointment

CLAYTON Fernander fought back tears yesterday as he recalled that both his father and brother died not knowing the future of his career with the police force while he sought recourse in a saga that involved him being forced into vacation by the former administration.

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SUPER SQUAD TO TARGET THE GUNS: New Commissioner plans special unit to lead killings offensive

NEWLY appointed Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander has announced several anti-crime strategies to tackle gun violence in the country, including the establishment of a special anti-gang and firearms unit.

Job fair for Royal Caribbean International

ROYAL Caribbean International will host a job fair on July 7 and 8, as it looks to fill vacancies for its private island experience Perfect Day at Coco Cay in the Berry Islands.

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Freeport man on murder charge

A FREEPORT man was charged with murder in the local magistrate’s court yesterday.