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Extradition appeal rejected in case that dates back to 2002

THE Court of Appeal has denied a man’s request to appeal his extradition case to the Privy Council, after ruling his matter did not raise an arguable case or highlight a point of law of general public importance.

Shoplifter sentenced to six months jail for theft

A 55-year-old man was sentenced to six months in prison after he was caught attempting to steal an assortment of hygienic products from a local pharmacy last week.

Men admit guilt in breaking curfew

A 45-year-old man who said he violated curfew because he went to pick up his wife from her mother’s house was fined $200 yesterday.

101 new COVID-19 cases, death toll rises to 96

The Ministry of Health reported on Wednesday that there were 101 new cases of COVID-19, one death and 65 people confirmed to have recovered.

‘Scrap GB power tax concessions’

A LOCAL civic leader says the Bahamas Government should revoke tax concessions to the GB Port Authority following its approval to the GB Power Company of an increase in power fees.

Man claims employer won’t let him work after he completed quarantine

A MAN who has been cleared by the Ministry of Health to leave quarantine after contracting COVID-19 on his job says his livelihood is being threatened because his employer will not allow him to return to work.

Shanendon Cartwright tests positive for COVID-19

ST BARNABAS MP Shanendon Cartwright has tested positive for COVID-19.

Lending a hand

LEND a Hand Bahamas, a Bahamian nonprofit organisation, has announced a charitable contribution of $100,000 from Albany and one of its member families, the Rumpf Family.

Fair play is Minnis' message

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis highlighted the negative impact that criticism from developed countries about offshore financial centres has on the economies of countries like The Bahamas during a speech to UN heads of state yesterday.

Man shot dead on Belfour Avenue

Police are investigating after a man was shot dead on Belfour Avenue on Tuesday night.

Double murder family: ‘We’ll see justice done’

THE family of a young mother who was found dead in her Nassau Village home with her eight-year-old daughter say they want justice for the killings.

Andros shanty houses now targeted

WORKS Minister Desmond Bannister has vowed to clamp down on all unsanctioned construction on Andros, insisting that once assessments have been made on the island, officials will then formulate a plan to deal with the issue in a lawful manner.

NIB fraud warning: Pay it all back

NATIONAL Insurance Minister Brensil Rolle yesterday issued a warning to all unqualified individuals who may have received unemployment assistance cheques from the agency, urging them to return the payments as NIB officials “are looking extensively” at all transactions made by employees. His warning comes amid an ongoing theft investigation at one of NIB’s branches.

Ferguson team forecast to win BPSU election after ballot

BAHAMAS Public Service Union (BPSU) President Kimsley Ferguson and his team were unofficially forecasted to win the union’s election last night.

Woman stole from children’s home

A 43-year-old woman was fined $500 after she admitted stealing from a children’s home where she worked last month to help pay her rent.

Hitting man with Kalik bottle brings $1,500 fine

A MAN who admitted hitting another man on the head with a Kalik bottle during an argument last week was fined $1,500 in Magistrate’s Court yesterday.

36-year murder sentence upheld

THE Court of Appeal has reaffirmed the 36-year sentence of a man convicted of murder in 2013, after refusing his application for an extension of time within which to appeal his conviction.

Man who stabbed girlfriend told to take anger classes

A MAN who stabbed his girlfriend during a domestic dispute was ordered to attend anger management classes and pay for the medical attention she received for her injuries.

MSC donates food supplies to help feed Grand Bahama

A Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) vessel arrived at Freeport Harbour on Monday afternoon with a donation of food supplies to the National Food Task Force for distribution on Grand Bahama.

Eviction notices ‘being renewed’ to stay legal

MONTHS after issuing eviction letters to residents in newly built illegal structures on Abaco, Central and South Abaco MP James Albury said the government is now working “to renew” some of those notices to ensure they are compliant with the law.

‘A nice, loving, kind girl - a good mom’: Domestic row turns to horror as mother and daughter killed

A MOTHER and her child were found slain at their Nassau Village home yesterday morning.

'Our system needs to change to stop this'

HOUSE Speaker Halson Moultrie said the country needs a “systemic improvement in the entire criminal justice system” after the dead bodies of a mother and daughter in his constituency were found yesterday.

‘Govt on environment is say nothing, do nothing’

AN activist has branded the government “regressive and secretive” in its handling of environmental issues.

Speaker to fight for Parliament’s powers

HOUSE Speaker Halson Moultrie says he is determined to reduce the power the executive branch of government has over Parliament even if it means risking his political career.

NIB manager denies fraud charges

THE manager of the National Insurance Board’s Andros branch who yesterday denied defrauding the organisation of tens of thousands of dollars was denied bail ahead of his trial.