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Three found guilty of American sailor Kyle Bruner's murder

THREE of five men who stood trial concerning the murder of Kyle Bruner, an American sailor, just feet away from the Paradise Island Bridge in Nassau were unanimously convicted on Tuesday.

Wells and Rollins join the FNM

BAMBOO Town MP Renward Wells and Fort Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins both revealed in the House of Assembly on Wednesday that they have crossed the floor and joined the Free National Movement (FNM).

Dump fire 60% extinguished

THE fire that started at the New Providence landfill over the weekend is about “60 per cent” extinguished, Renew Bahamas officials said yesterday.

Engine failure blamed for BEC power cuts

THE Bahamas Electricity Corporation yesterday said “engine failure” was the cause of several power outages in eastern and central New Providence on Monday night and Tuesday.

Long Islanders ‘angry’ at lack of support

LONG Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner yesterday said her constituents were angry that the government has continued to drop the ball amid rebuild and repair efforts on the island in the aftermath of Hurricane Joaquin.

‘This is the worst government we have ever seen’

FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday called the Christie administration the “worst government this country has ever seen.” Crime will continue to rise as long as they are in power, he said.

Halkitis rejects Sarkis attacks

STATE Minister for Finance Michael Halkitis yesterday defended the Baha Mar receivership from attacks against the resort’s developer Sarkis Izmirlian, saying the process is a way for “the speedy resumption and completion of the resort.”

AIDS foundation calls for help from businesses

LADY Camille Barnett, president of the Bahamas AIDS Foundation, yesterday appealed to businesses in the country to support the foundation with sponsorships to fund its outreach programme for adolescents who are infected and affected by the disease.

Tribune publisher to be honoured

EILEEN Carron, the publisher/editor of The Tribune, is to be recognised for “more than 50 years of dedicated and courageous work at The Tribune” this month by the Bahamas Press Club at its first awards ceremony to honour pioneers in the field of journalism and mass communications in the country.

Warrant issued as court rejects discharge

A WARRANT of apprehension was issued by the Court of Appeal yesterday for a man the court ruled should not have been conditionally discharged for his crimes of possession of an unlicensed firearm and a large quantity of ammunition.

Causing harm case proceeds despite complainants ‘wanting matter dropped’

A FREEPORT man was charged in Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday with causing harm and causing damage.

Man who sexually assaulted girl has appeal rejected

A MAN’s conviction and sentence for sexual assault of an underage girl was upheld in the Court of Appeal yesterday.

Stem cell therapy centre marks its first anniversary

THE Okyanos Cell Therapy facility in Freeport has been in operation for the past year as the first licensed stem cell therapy provider in The Bahamas.

Grand Bahama Junior Junkanoo to be free to spectators

YOUTH Sports and Culture Minister Daniel Johnson has announced that the Junior Junkanoo parade will now be free of charge to all spectators in Grand Bahama.

Accused of housebreaking

A MAN was charged with housebreaking and stealing in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.

Gray intervention ‘may have been a misjudgement’

AGRICULTURE Minister V Alfred Gray yesterday admitted that contacting Mayaguana administrator Zephaniah Newbold on behalf of one of his constituents after he had been convicted and sentenced earlier this year might have been a “misjudgement”.

Baha Mar construction ‘begins in six to eight weeks’

DESPITE Baha Mar being placed in receivership by the Supreme Court last week, Prime Minister Perry Christie remains optimistic that construction will begin within the next six to eight weeks to complete the project, Agriculture and Marine Resources Minister V Alfred Gray said yesterday.

Lawsuit expected over Muzik Festival fiasco

DAYS after the postponement of the final two nights of the Caribbean Muzik Festival, a lawsuit is expected to be filed in connection with the event.

Murder total reaches 127

THE country recorded two more murders on Monday when a man, who was shot last week, died in hospital and another man was shot multiple times and killed while walking off West Bay Street.

Mental health fears for hurricane victims

HEALTH Minister Dr Perry Gomez said yesterday there are concerns about a spike in mental health issues among residents on the islands devastated by Hurricane Joaquin, which hit the southern islands last month.

Author’s new book gives a road map to college life

AUTHOR Monique Hinsey held a launch at the National Art Gallery on Sunday for her book, “A Road Trip Guide to College”.

Bostwick tells court he was set up

FORMER Free National Movement) Senator John Bostwick II yesterday contended that the criminal case against him was a “vicious and diabolical” plan to tarnish his character and reputation.

Police probe US man’s drowning

POLICE are investigating the death of an American man who drowned while swimming in western New Providence on Sunday.

Inmate dies of illness

AN inmate serving a sentence at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services died in the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday.

Cocaine worth $500,000 seized by drug enforcement

GRAND Bahama police seized more than $500,000 worth of suspected cocaine in the Lucaya area on Monday afternoon.