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Bail denied for man charged with stealing 30ft boat

A MAN was denied bail after it was alleged that he had stolen a 30ft boat worth over $100K earlier this year.

$1,000 fine over knife and giving fake name to police

A MAN was fined $1,000 in court yesterday after admitting to having a knife in public and giving a fake name to a police officer.

Fisherman jailed for unlicenced gun

A FISHERMAN from Andros was sentenced to 18 months in prison yesterday after admitting to having an unlicenced gun, which he said he bought to protect himself at sea.

MV Onego Traveller in distress

The Ministry of Transport & Housing is advising the public that MV Onego Traveller is in distress around Hole in the Wall, South Abaco.

Pintard: Govt must focus on good governance

FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard said government must become more focused on good governance in 2023.

Cable Bahamas accuses broadcasting corporation of breaching terms

CABLE Bahamas Ltd has accused the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas of breaching the terms of its broadcasting conditions for the Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade.

‘High hopes’ of increase in margins for gas dealers

THE vice president of the Bahamas Petroleum Dealers Association said he has “high hopes” that the government will address the issue of the long-awaited margin increase.

State-recognised funeral for Maynard

A STATE-recognised funeral for Andrew “Dud” Maynard will be held on Friday at 11am at St Agnes Anglican Church.

BNT salutes a legend as Carey bows out

THE Bahamas National Trust recently celebrated its outgoing executive director Eric Carey and his legacy at their “Eric’s Final Farewell Event” at Baha Mar.

‘Back to the drawing board’ for Saxons

AFTER a fifth-place finish at this year’s Boxing Day parade, a representative for the Saxons Superstars conceded that the group has to go “back to the drawing board”.

Fishing Hole Bridge closed for safety

THE Fishing Hole Bridge in Grand Bahama was closed on Wednesday evening due to safety concerns because of hazardous driving conditions experienced and engineering issues in the road construction.

Munroe signals aim to speed up court cases

GOVERNMENT is seeking to reintroduce the Swift Justice programme to help speed up court cases, National Security Minister Wayne Munroe said yesterday.

GOVT ‘WILL HAVE TO MAKE NIB DECISION’: Minister insists all options are being considered over fund

MYLES Laroda, Minister of State with responsibility for the National Insurance Board, said yesterday the government will have to make a decision next year concerning the state of NIB’s fund, which he says remains on target to lose about $70m this year.

Murder accused also faces attempted murder charge

A MAN on bail for murder was remanded to prison yesterday in connection with a recent murder attempt.

Phone robbery suspect remanded

A MAN was remanded sent to prison from the Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with a woman being robbed of her phone in a knife hold-up last week.

Man accused of sex with girl, 14

A 23-YEAR-OLD man was sent to prison after being accused of having sex with a 14-year-old girl last week.

‘Seek help to resolve conflicts’

AFTER the country’s latest homicide on Thursday, press liaison officer Chief Superintendent Chrislyn Skippings urged residents to seek help in resolving conflicts so that fewer lives are lost this Christmas.

Three file lawsuit against FTX founder

THREE people have filed a local lawsuit against disgraced former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried and his associated companies.

Protest held outside Miami Consulate

A GROUP of people demonstrated outside the Bahamas’ Miami Consulate office last week calling for information on the whereabouts of their loved ones and over alleged human rights abuses of Cuban detainees at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre.

Grand Bahama ready for Junkanoo return

GRAND Bahama Junkanoo groups are ready for the return of the New Year’s Day Junkanoo Parade in downtown Freeport after a three-year absence.

Govt aims to tackle inflation

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said the government is targeting initiatives to combat inflation after the Inter-American Development Bank criticised officials’ efforts to tackle the problem.

Commissioner: We will take policing to another level

COMMISSIONER of Police Clayton Fernander said in 2023, officials will take policing to “another level”.

Ticket fraud among event challenges

WHILE Junkanoo made its anticipated return on Monday night, there were some challenges that marred the event including ticket fraud.

ONE WINNER: One Family unofficial winner as Junkanoo returns to Bay Street

ONE Family conquered its competitors as the group was declared the unofficial winner of the 2022 Junkanoo Boxing Day Parade yesterday, captivating the judges and crowd with its theme “Rise of the Warriors".

No major incidents reported

POLICE said there were no major incidents at the Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade.