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Sentence delayed for the killers of immigration officer and his girlfriend

A JUDGE yesterday said she required more time to consider what punishment she will impose on two men convicted of the murder and kidnapping of a Department of Immigration officer and his girlfriend in Andros.

Man accused of killing his mother faces court hearing

A MAN accused of murdering his mother appeared in the Supreme Court for a status hearing yesterday.

Three charged over murder in Freeport

THREE persons, including two juveniles, were charged in the Freeport magistrate’s court with attempted murder on Monday.

Long Islanders still waiting a year after Hurricane Joaquin

LONG Island farmers have not been able to collect on relief vouchers issued by the government for losses incurred by Hurricane Joaquin more than a year ago, according to one resident who criticised the stalled pace of relief for the island.

Atlantis staff hold food drive to assist those hit by hurricane

SCORES of Atlantis employees answered the call to come to the aid of those still left affected from Hurricane Matthew recently.

Thefts delay Grand Bahama restoration

BTC has advised that restoration efforts in Grand Bahama continue to be compromised as there has been increased theft of equipment on the island.

BTC hands out $50,000 for festive season

BTC has given over $50,000 in donations and support just for Christmas.

18 murders this year so far in Grand Bahama

WITH three weeks left until the end of the year, Grand Bahama has already recorded 18 homicides, one more than the total the island saw in 2015.

Aquinas student rises to top spot in art competition

AN Aquinas College student has won first place in the high school category of the 33rd Central Bank Art Competition and Exhibition.

Only one seat extra recommended for New Providence

THE Constituencies Commission is expected to convene today for a final meeting on its recommendations for boundary changes, which, according to well-placed sources, will call for the addition of only one seat in New Providence.

Rebel seven hit out at ‘absurd’ expulsion plan

THE seven “rebel” Free National Movement MPs who ousted Dr Hubert Minnis as leader of the official Opposition in Parliament have called plans to expel them from the party “absurd” and “perverse”.

Chipman hopes to avoid FNM ‘kangaroo court’

POINTING to the “vague” language in the party’s constitution, St Anne’s MP Hubert Chipman yesterday said he hoped the disciplinary proceedings launched by the Free National Movement against him and his parliamentary colleagues would not become a “kangaroo court”.

Minnis slams replacement in post as ‘abuse of process’

THE appointment of Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner as leader of the official Opposition was labelled yesterday as the result of an “abuse of the democratic process” by the “blind, greedy and selfish ambition of a few,” according to Free National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis.

Loretta appoints Branville McCartney to the Senate

LEADER of the Official Opposition in Parliament Loretta Butler-Turner announced at a press conference Monday afternoon that Democratic National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney has been appointed leader of opposition business in the Senate.

PM confirms Baha Mar sale to Chow Tai Fook Enterprises

PRIME Minister Perry Christie has confirmed the sale of Baha Mar to Hong Kong-based conglomerate Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Ltd (CTFE).

Woman dies after being stabbed at home, relative arrested

AN adult male relative is in custody assisting police with their investigations into the stabbing death of a woman early on Monday in Stapledon Gardens.

History maker leads Opposition

HINTING at new and unexpected possibilities for the country, Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner yesterday accepted her instruments of appointment to become the first woman to serve as leader of the official Opposition.

UPDATED: Butler-Turner talks to DNA over Senate

IT WAS claimed last night that newly appointed official Opposition leader Loretta Butler-Turner has offered a Senate seat to the Democratic National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney.

How do you park like that?

RESIDENTS in eastern New Providence woke up yesterday to find the entrance to one gated community on Yamacraw Hill Road boasting a strange new feature.

BPL confirm they will fix damage to Clifton Pier plant

OFFICIALS from Bahamas Power and Light have confirmed plans to repair the external structure of the damaged smoke stacks at the company’s Clifton Pier plant.

People ‘let down’ by PLP over closure of Treasure Bay Casino

THE Progressive Liberal Party has “disappointed” and “let down” the people of Grand Bahama once again with the news of layoffs from Treasure Bay Casino, Free National Movement Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest said in a statement yesterday.

Shipyard dispute investigation completed, says Mitchell

MINISTER of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Fred Mitchell has confirmed that investigations into labour disputes at the Grand Bahama Shipyard have been completed by Director of Labour Robert Farquharson.

A festive Renaissance

THE Nassau Renaissance Singers are holding their annual concert “A Nostalgic Christmas” at the Trinity Methodist Church on Frederick Street this Thursday.

Youth choir to host Christmas concert

THE Bahamas National Youth Choir under the direction of Cleophas Adderley, OBE, founder/director, will present its eighth annual Concert of Music for Christmas on Tuesday, December 13, at Trinity Methodist Church at 7.30pm.

Man shot after intervening in nightclub argument

POLICE are seeking the public’s help in solving an armed robbery and a shooting incident that has left a man detained in hospital on Saturday.