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Two men charged with Defence Force officer’s murder

THREE men were charged in court yesterday in connection with two separate murders, including the death of an RBDF officer.

Two men granted bail in connection with $100k Inagua drug bust

TWO men were granted $30,000 bail in court yesterday after allegedly being found with $100,000 worth of cocaine uncovered on a mailboat in Inagua last week.

Police investigating after copper theft in Freeport

GRAND Bahama police are investigating the theft of copper cable wires worth $24,000 at a business in Freeport.

Tanks being built to tackle water problems in Eleuthera

WATER and Sewerage Corporation officials confirmed yesterday that construction of two tanks with 200,000 gallons of water per day capacity is underway in Eleuthera and will be completed by the end of February to improve the water supply on the island.

Grief counselling ‘very important’ in sudden unexplained infant death cases

SUDDEN unexplained infant deaths (SUID) have unfortunately been the heart-breaking reality for some parents, however, Dr Valencia Johnson is urging people not to put the blame on themselves.

Project to offer safe housing for displaced families

THE Ministry for Grand Bahama will undertake more renovation projects in the Freeport area through its collab unit to provide safe transition housing for displaced families.

Man in hospital after West Street shooting

Police are investigating a shooting incident that has left a 28-year-old man of West Street in hospital.

Three in hospital after Abaco shooting

Police on the island of Abaco are questioning a 29-year-old man from the island in connection with a shooting incident that left three men in hospital in serious condition.

41 migrants held after landing in Andros

FORTY-ONE migrants were apprehended in Andros yesterday after officers launched a manhunt for passengers of a Haitian wooden sloop that landed in the southern part of the island late Tuesday evening. In a statement released yesterday morning, the Immigration Department said they were alerted that a Haitian sloop ran aground in The Bluff area.

‘Stop the strays by spaying and neutering your pets’

WITH an influx of stray dogs roaming the streets of New Providence, Bahamas Alliance for Animal Rights and Kindness (BAARK) is urging people to consider spaying and neutering their pets.

Teachers anger after ‘near-attack’ by parent

TEACHERS at Central Eleuthera High School stood in solidarity with one of their colleagues who was allegedly almost “attacked” by a parent, according to Bahamas Union of Teachers (BUT) president Belinda Wilson.

Help for CB Moss’ recovery

THE family of Rev Dr CB Moss received a $1,500 donation towards his recovery yesterday.

Inagua ‘needs a proper detention facility’

THE large number of migrants being detained in Inagua has highlighted the need for a proper detention facility on the island, according to residents there, who say the government has to stop “dragging their feet” on the issue.

POLICE PROBE OVER FOOTAGE OF ARREST: Officer seen kicking man in head as he lies on the ground

THE Complaints & Corruption Branch of the Royal Bahamas Police Force is investigating the conduct of two officers during an arrest of a man.

17-year-old denies assaulting officer

A TEENAGE boy was charged in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday with assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest while at the court complex earlier this month.

Man accused of stabbing

A MAN was granted $5,000 bail in court yesterday after being accused of stabbing another man in the back last December.

Bail granted to woman in cash theft case

A WOMAN was granted bail in court yesterday after being accused of stealing $2,492.60 from another woman.

Chinese President speaks at CELAC

THE PRIME Minister of The Bahamas, Philip “Brave” Davis, returns from the seventh summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) today.

Labour Minister Bell: Unemployment statistics have not been forthcoming

LABOUR Minister Keith Bell admitted yesterday that statistics on the country’s unemployment rate have not been as “forthcoming” as he would like.

Grand Bahama residents divided on Moxey’s performance

STRAW vendors and taxi drivers in Grand Bahama have mixed views on calls from Free National Movement leader Michael Pintard for Minister for Grand Bahama Ginger Moxey to be removed.

Call for extension for paid maternity leave

ACTIVIST Alicia Wallace is calling for paid maternity leave to extend beyond the current 13-week period for mothers following the recent deaths of two infants in the past week.

Minister optimistic over incentive talks with doctors

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said he is optimistic that the agreements that officials are negotiating with the junior doctors as well as the consultant doctors are “fair”.

Migrants on Cay Sal may be repatriated this week

THE Immigration Department hopes to repatriate nearly 400 irregular migrants being housed in Inagua as early as Friday, its assistant director said yesterday.

Learning the ropes to take up maritime career

A TEAM of maritime cadets have been training in Canada.

‘More detail’ needed on tax proposal

COMPANIES that supply food and drink are questioning the government’s plan to implement new legislation that will create a tax for sugar and excess salt as well as try to eliminate trans fats being imported into the country, with one general manager saying there are “negative consequences anytime they move any piece on the chessboard”.