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Sir ‘Sonny’ Ramphal releases papers detailing public life

CARIBBEAN and Commonwealth elder statesman, Sir Shridath Ramphal, has released papers on the internet, covering 72 years of public life in the Caribbean, the Commonwealth and internationally.

Two accused over Indian hemp

TWO men were granted $5,000 bail in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday after being arrested for allegedly having almost $15,000 worth of Indian Hemp.

Anger management ordered after attack on man’s partner

A MAN was ordered to attend anger management courses by a Magistrate’s Court yesterday after admitting to assaulting his female business partner.

Man accused over gun and ammo

A MAN was granted bail in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday after facing firearm and ammunition charges.

Bail granted in bottle attack case

A MAN was granted bail in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday for allegedly attacking another man with a glass bottle.

Man shot dead in Pinedale Road area

A MAN was shot dead in the Pinedale Road area Wednesday night leaving the local community reeling from the nation’s 70th murder this year.

Ministry issues warning over sea lice and jellyfish

THE Ministry of Health and Wellness has issued an advisory warning the public of sea lice and jellyfish bites.

Blankets for dialysis patients

THE Bahamas Kidney Association (BKA) brought smiles to the faces of dialysis patients with a donation of 250 pairs of socks and blankets.

UK announces new High Commissioner

THE United Kingdom has announced the change of the British high commissioner to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.

Carbon monoxide confirmed as cause of Exuma deaths

ASPHYXIATION due to carbon monoxide poisoning was yesterday confirmed as the cause of death of three people who died at Sandals Emerald Bay in Exuma nearly two months ago.

‘Help eliminate disability discrimination’

EXECUTIVES of The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities are urging the public to help eliminate discrimination on the basis of disabilities.

Protest outside office of PM

A SMALL group of contract workers demonstrated peacefully about compensation owed to them outside the Office of the Prime Minister yesterday.

Child is abducted and raped in Grand Bahama

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said yesterday the abduction and rape of a young child in Grand Bahama is very disturbing.

Munroe: Trials more efficient after rule changes

WHILE admitting that an issue facing criminal court cases is generally the preparedness of the prosecution to proceed, National Security Minister Wayne Munroe said a lot of rules have now been put in place to make trials more efficient.

‘MAKE THE DEAL’: Rolle sees plea bargains as way to clear backlogs and protect suspects out on bail

POLICE Commissioner Paul Rolle is a proponent of plea bargaining, pointing to challenges with the judicial system that have created criminal case backlogs, ultimately delaying justice in some cases.

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