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Freeport chief councillor ousted in misconduct row

CHERVITA Campbell has been ousted from her post as chief councillor of the City of Freeport Council following a recent no confidence vote taken by council members amid allegations of gross misconduct involving a local government contract.

Teenager jailed for 25 years over killing

A TEEN was handed a 25-year prison sentence yesterday because a Supreme Court judge believed his tragic childhood influenced his conduct and subsequent involvement in the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old boy.

Court rejects Nygard call for recusal of judge

COMMITTAL proceedings concerning Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard are set to continue in the Supreme Court after the Court of Appeal yesterday rejected the Lyford Cay resident’s application to have a judge recuse herself from a contempt of court hearing.

Bimini crash caused when pilot tried to avoid another plane on runway

THE CRASH that killed two men last week in Bimini was caused after the pilot lost control of the aircraft while attempting to avoid hitting another plane that was taxiing on the runway, Civil Aviation officials revealed yesterday.

US Embassy buys land off Shirley Street for relocation

THE US Embassy in Nassau has purchased approximately five acres of land in the “Nassau city centre” for the relocation of its downtown outpost.

Templeton Prize for students who shine

THE Templeton World Foundation recently held its annual “Laws of Life” essay competition awards ceremony at the Melià Nassau Beach Resort.

College of The Bahamas links up with museum corporation

THE College of the Bahamas signed a memorandum of understanding with the Antiques, Monuments and Museum Corporation of the Bahamas yesterday to exchange various training opportunities and foster greater academic collaboration between the two entities.

Importance of freedom of information stressed during radio show

LEADING authorities on Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation were guests on radio talk show ‘Voice of the Bays’ last week to stress the role the law plays in the democratic process as the clock winds down to the July 15 deadline for public consultation.

Kidz Radio Club to give glimpse inside industry

THE Ministry of Education will launch its second annual Kidz Radio Club on Mackey and Madeira Street on July 4.

Witness tells how her "full of life" cousin bled to death in the street

A WOMAN told a Supreme Court jury yesterday that her young cousin appeared to be “full of life” just moments before she saw him bleeding to death in the middle of the street.

Lower budget this year for independence celebrations

THIS country’s 43rd independence anniversary celebrations will be executed within a budget that is less than last year’s total cost, Independence Committee officials said yesterday.

PLP chairman hints Ingraham behind campaign against Minnis

PLP CHAIRMAN Bradley Roberts has questioned whether former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham “orchestrated” the coup against Free National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis in a bid to return to front line politics.

Eleuthera delegate backing for Minnis over Butler-Turner

A Free National Movement insider said he recently polled Eleuthera’s delegates and found that all seven said they would support Killarney MP Dr Hubert Minnis over Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner in a leadership battle.

Police summer camp an opportunity for youngsters

THE Royal Bahamas Police Force yesterday launched its 23rd annual Youth Summer Camp under the theme: “Children are gifts from God, so let’s guard our heritage.”

Probe into Grand Bahama shooting

GRAND Bahama police are continuing their investigations into an incident that resulted in a man being shot and hospitalised over the weekend.

UPDATED: Ramon Selva escapes from custody to spark police hunt

AN island-wide manhunt was underway on Monday in New Providence for a 20-year-old suspect who escaped from lawful custody on Sunday.

Bimini shooting leaves man in hospital with leg wound

POLICE in Bimini are investigating a shooting incident that has left a man in hospital.

Symonette urges 'Don't block Gang of Six'

FORMER Deputy Prime Minister Brent Symonette said yesterday that it would be a mistake for FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis to block the nomination of the “gang of six” MPs if he successfully defends his post at next month’s convention.

Sands amazed by delay in appointment to Senate post

FREE National Movement (FNM) Senator Dr Duane Sands said the delay to appoint him to the upper chamber, despite countless calls by “respected persons” within the party, shows that the organisation’s current leadership is not focused on putting the “best effort forward”.

Mayaguana councillor found dead during visit to Nassau

POLICE are awaiting the results of an autopsy to determine the cause of death of a local government official from Mayaguana who was found dead in a home in eastern New Providence on Saturday.

BNT warn not to harm shark but fate remains unknown

THERE is still no clarity on whether a large Great Hammerhead shark spotted over the weekend has been speared, harmed or even killed in an effort to drive it away from the eastern New Providence coastline.

Police seize $1.4m drugs haul

POLICE have taken two men into custody in connection with the seizure of $1.4m worth of marijuana following an early morning operation in the quiet community of Pikkano Properties, off Tonique Williams Highway.

Father of two shot dead outside nightclub

POLICE have taken seven people into custody in connection with the apparent shooting death of a father of two outside a nightclub on Elizabeth Avenue early on Saturday morning.

A Bahamian abroad shines at MTSU

WHEN he graduated from Highbury High School (now R M Bailey Senior High) in Nassau in 1973, Sidney McPhee had a deep love for music and his career goal at the time was to be a high school band instructor.

DNA leader seeks unity after killers of brother jailed

DEMOCRATIC National Alliance (DNA) Leader Branville McCartney issued an emotional appeal yesterday for a collective effort to break the cycle of violence following the sentencing of his brother Kurt’s killers.