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Two years in jail for gun and ammunition possession

A 21-year-old man who claimed he pocketed a pistol he found in bushes was yesterday sentenced to two years in prison after he pleaded guilty to illegal firearm and ammunition possession. Jarvis Joseph was accused of being in possession of an unlicen

59 new cases of COVID-19, two deaths reported on Tuesday

The Ministry of Health reported on Tuesday that there are 59 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths.

Father of missing boy mourning after body found

THE father of a 17-year-old boy who went missing says he is “doing terribly” after a male’s body was discovered in the Carmichael Road area on Sunday.

Abaco still struggling to rebuild

ONE year after Hurricane Dorian ripped through their homes — leaving behind a trail of unimaginable and widespread destruction — many Abaco residents are still struggling to rebuild their shattered lives.

‘Dorian took my girls’

A year ago, Carline Edgecombe’s worst fears came true when her only two daughters were taken from her after Hurricane Dorian destroyed the church in which they had sought shelter with their father.

Gibson: Don’t allow visitors into homes in Long Island

LONG Island MP Adrian Gibson has strongly cautioned constituents against allowing visitors into their homes after the island recorded its first confirmed COVID-19 case on Sunday.

One more death and 50 new cases

A 77-YEAR-OLD man from New Providence has died from COVID-19, according to the latest update released by the Ministry of Health last night.

PM urged to open doors on churches

SEVERAL religious leaders have called on the Minnis administration to reopen churches, saying they cannot continue to accept the government “crossing the line” into the work of the church.

Chinese workers from The Pointe seeking to return home

A GROUP of Chinese workers from The Pointe development on Bay Street gathered outside the Chinese Embassy on Tuesday morning due to a grievance about when they can return home.

RBDF officers’ night spot ‘curfew breach’

FOUR Royal Bahamas Defence Force officers who were accused of violating the COVID-19 emergency orders by attending a nightclub in Abaco during the national curfew were yesterday granted $500 bail before their trial.

Cooper calls for deeper insight on state finances

WHILE castigating the Minnis administration for its lack of a plan to mitigate economic fall out due to COVID-19, the Progressive Liberal Party is urging the government to disclose more specifics about the country’s financial footing.

Expert suggests AC units can play role in COVID spread

AN infectious disease expert has suggested that air conditioning may be playing a role in the spread of COVID-19, but says ultraviolet light may be a viable source of sterilising areas where the virus is present.

Police probe suspected suicide

POLICE in Grand Bahama are investigating a suspected suicide after a 23-year-old man was found hanged on Sunday night.

Man accused of fatal stabbing

A man was remanded in custody yesterday after he was brought to count to face a murder charge.

Jamaicans deny having $60k of cocaine

TWO Jamaican men were remanded to prison yesterday over allegations they were found with over $60,000 worth of cocaine.

Probation for death threats

A 24-year-old man who last month assaulted and threatened to kill his former landlord was yesterday placed on probation for two years.

SCHOOLS OUT: New term delayed ’til Oct 5 - and then only virtual classes

SCHOOLS across the country will now reopen on October 5 with virtual learning only for the islands of New Providence, Abaco and Eleuthera, Minister of Education Jeff Lloyd announced Monday.

Marijuana field discovered in Abaco

A TEAM of officers from the Royal Bahamas Police Force and the Royal Bahamas Defense Force found a marijuana field in Abaco on Saturday. According to a police report, shortly after 9am, a team of officers acting on information, went to an area calle

Defence Force recruits quarantined as training halts

THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force has discontinued new entry training due to the “quick spread of COVID-19” among its latest intake of recruits. “New entry training has been discontinued at this time, to allow the proper management and treatment of th

Tragedy of new mum Shakinah

A WOMAN is looking for answers after her daughter, who tested positive for COVID-19, died in Princess Margaret Hospital shortly after giving birth.

SUNDAY UPDATE: 32 new COVID-19 cases, three deaths under investigation

The Ministry of Health reported that there were 32 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 and three additional deaths being investigated on Sunday.

Body found off Carmichael Road

POLICE discovered a body in bushes in the Carmichael Road area Sunday afternoon.

Treasury revenues slumped 55% in year's final quarter

THE COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to a 55.2 percent contraction in receipts across taxed industries, according to the Ministry of Finance’s budgetary performance report for the fourth quarter of the 2019/2020 fiscal year.

Court rejects grandmother killer's appeal

A MAN who was sentenced to 40 years in prison for stabbing his grandmother to death seven years ago has lost his appeal over the matter.

Can YOU do more to beat this thing?

WHILE announcing more businesses are allowed to operate beginning today under relaxed measures, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis urged people not to let their guards down especially in New Providence where COVID-19 cases remain high.