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One more death and 38 new cases confirmed
One more death and 38 new cases confirmed
THE Ministry of Health reported 38 new COVID-19 cases and one additional death yesterday.
1,000 or three months in jail for marijuana charge
1,000 or three months in jail for marijuana charge
A 21-year-old man who was caught purchasing marijuana must pay $1,000 to avoid spending three months in jail.
RBDF to deploy extra vessels
RBDF to deploy extra vessels
AMID growing social unrest in Haiti following the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise, local law enforcement officials plan to deploy additional vessels out at sea to prevent "any potential mass migration" of Haitian nationals to the Bahamas.
Nine Cubans found on Cay Sal Bank
Nine Cubans found on Cay Sal Bank
NINE Cuban migrants discovered on a cay in the Cay Sal Bank in the southern Bahamas were charged in the Freeport Magistrate's Court with illegal landing.
Two held over human smuggling
Two held over human smuggling
TWO Bahamian men suspected of illegal human smuggling were intercepted and apprehended, along with 13 migrants, in US waters last week.
Search for missing five suspended after capsize
Search for missing five suspended after capsize
SEARCH and rescue efforts have been suspended for the five people who were onboard a vessel that left Abaco and capsized off West End, Grand Bahama, last Thursday.
DPP employee denies stealing from work
DPP employee denies stealing from work
A driver at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions was arrested after he was accused of stealing a bunch of keys.
60-year sentence for double killing upheld
60-year sentence for double killing upheld
THE Court of Appeal yesterday affirmed the 60-year sentence of a man who was convicted of robbing and killing a married couple in Grand Bahama five years ago.
Exam rules for quarantined students
Exam rules for quarantined students
PUBLIC school students under quarantine will still be allowed to sit the 2021 national examinations provided they meet the criteria established by the Ministry of Education, Education Minister Jeff Lloyd said yesterday.
Woman accused of throwing acid on ex-boyfriend's lover
TWO police officers testified yesterday in the trial of a 23-year-old woman who is accused of throwing acid on her ex-boyfriend's new lover.