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Mitchell's 'outrageous' statements

I found Fred Mitchell’s comments directed at Mr. Izmirlian to be absolutely outrageous. Mitchell’s statements were disgraceful. It seriously makes me worry about the direction this country is headed when a prominent politician, supposedly educated, could make threats such as these in public.

Cuba frees nine jailed Bahamians

NINE Bahamians are back and free in Nassau after Cuba announced pardons for more than 3,500 prisoners to mark the four-day visit of the Pope this weekend.

90 days for suspect to appeal against extradition

A MAN fighting extradition to Florida for a woman’s manslaughter has 90 days to file his appeal to the country’s highest court.

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Second lawyer challenges Juries Act ruling

A LAWYER has appealed a judge’s ruling against claims that a recent amendment to the Juries Act breached his client’s constitutional right to a fair trial, The Tribune has learned.

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US tourist accused of sex attack

POLICE will determine today if charges will be brought against an American man accused of attempted sexual assault against a woman on Paradise Island.

Police say that rapist was caught in the act

AN 18-year-old youth is in police custody after he was caught “red handed” raping a woman on Sunday.

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Five arrests after firearms discovered

POLICE arrested five people and recovered four firearms with ammunition this weekend.

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PLP chairman urges more action on crime

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts said the scourge of crime must not weaken the government as he urged officials to implement all of the plans contained in the Urban Renewal 2.0 programme.

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Two men to be charged over Mackey murder

POLICE expect to charge two men in Magistrates Court today in connection with last week’s murder of Latore Mackey, deputy director of Bahamas Information Services and the Prime Minister’s press secretary.

Community in shock after doctor drowns while jet skiing

THE medical and business community in Freeport is in shock following the death of Dr Havard Cooper Jr, who reportedly suffered a heart attack while jet skiing at Fortune Beach on Saturday.

Gambling our health away

I read that certain people are proposing a further adding of a National Lottery the proceeds to go to funding NHI.

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Pair guilty of murder conspiracy face sentence delay

SENTENCING for two men convicted of conspiracy to commit murder has been adjourned by five weeks.

Show faith in police

The Bahamas government, Bahamian and residents must find ways to demonstrate their faith in the performance of our Law Enforcement Agencies, in particular the Royal Bahamas Police Force.

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Father charged with child cruelty and assault with a deadly weapon

A 33-year-old father in Andros was accused of beating his two-year-old daughter and threatening to shoot and kill her and his wife.

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Man sentenced to 55 years for murder of 15-year-old girlfriend loses appeal

A MAN sentenced to 55 years in prison for murdering his 15-year-old girlfriend outside a bar in Grand Bahama in 2014 had his latest appeal attempt dismissed.

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Sex case suspect remanded in jail

A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday accused of abetting the sexual assault of a woman during a home invasion earlier this month.

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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.

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Firearm discovered by police

EIGHT Mile Rock police recovered an unlicenced firearm on Wednesday.

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Three arrested after $70,000 cocaine find

TWO Abaco men and one Grand Bahama man were arrested in connection with the discovery and seizure of $70,000 worth of cocaine, in addition to firearms and ammunition.

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Murder victim is 90th of the year

A 36-year-old man became the country’s latest murder victim after he was shot to death early yesterday morning in Grand Bahama.