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Two dead, three injured in Grand Bahama shooting

TWO persons are dead and three others were injured in a shooting on Thursday in the quiet and peaceful community of McLeans Town, East Grand Bahama.

Warning over hiring of illegal immigrants

AN immigration official has warned that the hiring of persons residing illegally in the country is an offence and is calling on citizens to inform the Department of Immigration of suspected illegal immigration activity on Grand Bahama.

New airline expected to arrive in Grand Bahama

FREEPORT – Grand Bahama will get a boost in visitor arrivals next week when a new airline is expected to arrive on the island as part of a trial run.

Norma Headley Drive sign unveiled

FREEPORT – Signage for the new Norma Headley Drive was officially unveiled on Monday at the newly constructed roundabout at West Atlantic Drive.

Gov't seeks meeting with other Feb Point purchasers

FREEPORT – The Government wants to meet with all shareholders in the group seeking to purchase Exuma’s February Point development prior to giving final approval to the $8.3 million deal.

Police: no evidence of animal cruelty

FREEPORT – POLICE say they have found no evidence of animal cruelty in relation to a pet dog that was chained up outside at a home on Settler’s Way.

Businessman to present annual scholarship to South Andros pupil

FREEPORT – Grand Bahama businessman Cleveland Duncombe is giving back to the community where he grew up by presenting a scholarship award every year to a deserving male student at South Andros.

BICA discusses best practices with Securities Commission

The Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) has met the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) in continuing efforts to ensure regulation meets best practices and standards.

GB Christian president rejects gay claims, council is dissolved

FREEPORT – Grand Bahama Christian Council president Rev Keith Meadows says the homosexual rumours and allegations are “lies and untruths” and has vowed to clear his name.

Death of Bahamian man and suspected human smuggling operation investigated

FREEPORT – Grand Bahama police are investigating the death of a Bahamian man at Holmes Rock and a suspected human smuggling operation involving a number of Haitians.

$250m expansion planned for Freeport Container Port

PRIME Minister Perry Christie announced that government is working on the terms of a Memorandum of Understanding for a $250m expansion at the Freeport Container Port.

'10,000 Bahamians living in darkness in Grand Bahama'

FAMILIES For Justice President Rev Glenroy Bethel says it is inhumane that over 10,000 families in Grand Bahama are living without power, and are unable to feed their children a hot meal.

$25,000 reward to find killers of British man

FREEPORT - A $25,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person/s responsible for the murder of British citizen Edgar George Dart. Dart, 56, was shot and killed three weeks ago while visiting his mother in Grand Bahama.

Parent jailed for a year after attack on principal

A GRAND Bahama parent who attacked the Principal of Jack Hayward High School was sentenced to one year at Her Majesty’s Prison yesterday.

Customs department 'evolving' senior officer tells conference

SHERICK Martin, Assistant Comptroller of Bahamas Customs for Grand Bahama and Walker’s Cay, said the department is evolving and officers must be aware of the new initiatives implemented by Customs.

Police officer dies - after treatment in hospital for ankle injury

TRIBUTES have been pouring in on social media sites following the unexpected death of Police Constable Garvin Demeritte, who died while undergoing medical treatment at the Rand Memorial Hospital on Saturday.

1,000 pairs of tennis shoes for children in need

CELEBRATE Freeport and the Assemblies of God RV 500 Initiative, in partnership with several major institutions, will distribute 1,000 pairs of tennis shoes to needy children on Grand Bahama this summer.

Tropical storm brings downpours to Grand Bahama

HEAVY downpours and thunderstorms associated with Tropical Storm Arthur have soaked Grand Bahama, dumping more than seven inches of rain over the past two days, causing severe flooding in the low-lying communities of Hawksbill and Regency Park Subdivisions.

Director of Labour concerned at job losses

DIRECTOR of Labour Robert Farquharson yesterday said the termination of 2,000 people from the stalled Bah Mar resort is a “tremendously concerning” issue that will affect the country’s unemployment rate, which stood at a staggering 14 per cent before the mass layoffs.

Telethon raises $150,000 for the fight against cancer

MORE than $150,000 was donated to the Cancer Society of the Bahamas during a four-hour “telethon” yesterday afternoon which marked the official launch of the organisation’s $3m campaign to raise funds for the expansion of the Cancer Caring Centre off Collins Avenue.

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