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Man charged with killing murder suspect

A MAN was charged in a Magistrate’s Court on Friday in connection with the death of a man who was awaiting retrial for murder.

$1,000 fine over Indian hemp

A MAN was ordered to pay a fine of $1,000 in a Magistrate’s Court on Friday after he was found with over 11lbs of Indian hemp.

Man accused of causing harm

A MAN was placed on two years’ probation in a Magistrate’s Court for causing harm to another man.

Police search for four men in Grand Bahama

FOUR men are being sought by police on Grand Bahamas in connection with various criminal offences.

Bahamas celebrates 49th Anniversary of Independence

THE country’s 49th Independence Day Celebrations were a rich display of Bahamian culture with days long celebrations that saw the return of the ecumenical service at Clifford Park and thousands flock to Bay Street for the people’s Junkanoo rush.

Two in hospital after three stabbing incidents

Two people are in hospital with serious injuries after three separate stabbing incidents – one in Abaco and two in Grand Bahama.

Police investigate suspicious death after body found in abandoned vehicle

Grand Bahama Police are investigating a suspicious death after a decomposed body was discovered in an abandoned vehicle in Freeport.

Ministries launch case management system to reduce recidivism

IN an effort to reduce the recidivism rate the Ministry of National Security and the Ministry of Social Services and Urban development have partnered to launch a case management system.

Bottle buy-back programme relaunched

BAHAMIAN Brewery & Beverage Company is relaunching its bottle buy-back programme.

NIB reserves ‘in a state of decline’

THE National Insurance Board yesterday said its reserves are in a state of decline because the amount of benefits paid out annually have exceeded the incoming contributions since 2016.

Library opened for female inmates at prison

THE Female Inmates’ Library was officially opened yesterday during a ceremony at the women’s prison yesterday.

Nearly one in five criminals reoffends, says minister

THE recidivism rate at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services currently stands at 18 percent, according to National Security Minister Wayne Munroe yesterday.

‘Need for discussion’ on privacy for settlements

PRESS secretary Clint Watson says he believes there needs to be discussions about what sort of settlement agreements should be revealed to the public to ensure transparency while also protecting “people’s right to privacy”.

Relief packages to be offered to jitney drivers

GOVERNMENT will be offering relief packages to jitney drivers to offset the impact of increasing fuel costs, Housing and Transport Minister Jobeth Coleby-Davis announced yesterday.

Attorney hails economy of independent Bahamas

Grand Bahama attorney David Thompson believes that after 49 years of independence the Bahamas has “the third most envious economy” in the Western Hemisphere, after America and Canada.

FNM to renovate centre

THE Free National Movement Council in Grand Bahama is hosting major fundraising events to help renovate the Sir Cecil Wallace-Whitfield Community Building that sustained severe flood damage during Hurricane Dorian.

Gus Cooper hailed as he is honoured by Arawak Homes

FAMILY and loved ones gathered at the opening of the Winston “Gus” Cooper Manor yesterday, remembering the man best known as a visionary leader of the Valley Boys Junkanoo group.

Tributes at passing of ex-Speaker Symonette

FORMER House of Assembly Speaker and government minister Vernon J Symonette, CMG, has died.

BPL-Osborne discussing deal

DARNELL Osborne, former chair of the BPL board and two others are in the process of reaching an agreement outside of court with the government.

Questions raised over fatal crash

FAMILY members of two men killed in a traffic accident on Monday have expressed concern about the response time of first responders to the scene of the incident. According to reports, the incident happened shortly before 5am.

Taxi drivers chase 30% fares increase

TAXI drivers want a 30 percent increase across the board to offset the rising cost of fuel.

Govt funds for BPL to avoid price rise?

Works and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears says the government will have to provide a subsidy to BPL if the company is to avoid raising electricity costs on the Bahamian people.

Two face court over murder charges

TWO men were charged in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday on two separate murder charges, one involving the death of a known murder suspect.

Davis defends minister over cop assault claim

PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis yesterday defended Housing and Transport Minister Jobeth Coleby Davis after Killarney MP Dr Hubert Minnis called for an update into investigations concerning allegations made against the Elizabeth MP.

Darville: $50m in unbudgeted debt when I took office

HEALTH Minister Dr Michael Darville said yesterday that upon taking office he found about $50m in unbudgeted debt in his ministry.