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Two boat theft suspects rescued as vessel drifts

TWO suspected boat thieves were rescued at sea after the vessel, which it was believed they had stolen, was discovered drifting in waters off Grand Bahama earlier this week.

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Motorists’ misery only just begun

THE Ministry of Works and Utilities said the Village Road Improvement project is slated for completion at the latest in November as some citizens complain about the inconvenience of road repairs and closures in the area.

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PMH incident - let’s wait for the facts

SOCIAL Services Minister Obie Wilchcombe said an alleged incident involving a minor at the Princess Margaret Hospital raises alarm and sheds light on security at the hospital.

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Pintard asks Brave to explain duty cut

OPPOSITION leader Michael Pintard has called on government to explain its rationale for removing the ten percent duty on pleasure sailing craft.

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EMBARGO REMOVAL COULD BE SOLUTION: PM sees opening up Venezuela trade as answer to gas crisis

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis believes the key to relief for Bahamians concerning escalating gas prices and higher energy costs is wrapped up in the removal of sanctions on Venezuela.

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46 new confirmed cases

FORTY-six new COVID-19 cases were recorded in The Bahamas on Saturday.

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Man guilty of housebreaking

AN ANDROS man was sentenced to nine months in prison yesterday on charges related to housebreaking, stealing and damage.

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Bail over death threats

A MAN and a woman were granted bail in Magistrate’s Court yesterday on separate charges of threats of death.

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Man accused of rape

A MAN was remanded to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services yesterday after he faced a rape charge.

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Jailed for bid to steal bumper

A MAN was sentenced to three months in prison yesterday for trying to steal a man’s car bumper.

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HMBS Flamingo captain honoured at ceremony

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe honoured distinguished Defence Force and HMBS Flamingo survivor Captain Witfield Neely at an awards ceremony Sunday.

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Man arrested after $10k marijuana discovery

A MAN was arrested in Grand Bahama after he was discovered with about $10,000 worth of marijuana.

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Independence events revealed

THE National Independence Secretariat is set to kick off the 49th Independence celebrations on Friday under the theme: “Proud to Be Bahamian”.

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Crash fatality was thrown from plane

A NEW report has recalled the final harrowing moments before a small plane crashed at Long Island, ejecting and ultimately killing a mother-of-one who was sitting at the rear of the aircraft.

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PMH child ‘incident’ is probed by police

EQUALITY Bahamas has called for a full investigation into an incident at the Princess Margaret Hospital involving a minor, while it accused the institution of failing to maintain a safe environment.