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Man, 42, charged with having sex with girl, 13

WILLARD Rolle, 42, was arraigned in court yesterday charged with having sex between June and July with a 13-year-old girl.

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NIB ‘is well established to continue’ after director resignation

THE day after it was confirmed that Nicola Virgill-Rolle was stepping down as National Insurance Board director, NIB’s chairman assured stakeholders the organisation’s structure and mechanisms were well established to continue operations.

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'No bruising' on prisoner who died in custody

THE detective who initiated the investigation into Aaron Rolle’s death testified yesterday that there was no “bruising or swelling” on his body when she examined him.

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Man testifies over argument with officer

A MAN gave testimony in Magistrate’s Court yesterday in his continuing trial for allegedly threatening to kill a police officer with a gun after an argument in traffic near Baillou Hill Road.

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No jail time for doctor caught with marijuana

A BAHAMIAN doctor has been granted a conditional discharge for being caught with almost 10 ounces of marijuana in his residence earlier this year.

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Rolle apologises after arrest and is back on duty

RANDY Rolle, the Bahamas Consul General to Atlanta, returned to active duty yesterday after he was ordered to return to Nassau for a series of consultations sparked by his brief arrest and release in Bimini nearly a month ago.

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Rolle makes first visit to Grand Bahama

MINISTER of Social Services and Urban Renewal Lanisha Rolle made her first official visit to Grand Bahama on Thursday, visiting the various government agencies within her portfolio.Mrs Rolle arrived around 9am and made her first stop at the Departmen

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Rolle back in the Bahamas to give answers over arrest

BAHAMAS Consul General to Atlanta Randy Rolle has returned to the Bahamas “for consultations” with Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials in Nassau, according to a statement from a government spokesman yesterday.

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Bank teller who stole from A D Hanna must pay $9,000 a year

A FORMER Bank of the Bahamas teller has admitted to stealing over $50,000 from former Governor General A D Hanna over a six-month period, and must pay over $9,000 a year until the debt is settled.Cameron Rolle Jr, as part of a plea agreement, was ord

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Murders of brothers ‘part of ongoing feud’

THE murder of two brothers and attempted murder of their teenage brother is a the result of an ongoing feud stemming from their father’s murder in 2010, according to Chief Superintendent Paul Rolle.

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Former bodybuilder Faye Rolle recognised

FOLLOWING the hosting of the first Faye Rolle Classic in November at Loyola Hall, the Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation made a presentation to the former bodybuilder at home over the Christmas holiday.

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Lanisha Rolle sworn in as new FNM senator

LAWYER Lanisha Rolle was sworn in as the Free National Movement’s newest senator yesterday.

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CO-ACCUSED IN LANISHA ROLLE CASE ACCEPTS PLEA DEAL: Supporter of ex-MP accepted deal for one count of bribery and will assist prosecutors

A POLITICAL supporter of Lanisha Rolle accepted a plea deal yesterday and has agreed to cooperate with prosecutors building a case against the former minister.

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Inquest hears how angry mob surrounded police

A FORMER police sergeant testified yesterday how an angry mob of Bain Town residents attempted to swarm him and his partner after the latter shot and killed a teenager in that community almost 10 years ago.

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NIB chief’s three-year deal was standard

FORMER Public Service Minister Brensil Rolle has insisted the Minnis administration did nothing untoward when it executed a three-year contract of employment with National Insurance Board director James Moss.

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LANISHA ROLLE CHARGED IN $750K FRAUD: Former minister faces bribery and conspiracy to commit fraud charges

FORMER Cabinet minister Lanisha Rolle was granted bail yesterday after being taken to court to face allegations that she fraudulently awarded contracts in excess of $750,000 while in office.

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Man with unlicenced gun accused of threats

A MAN was remanded to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services yesterday after admitting to having an unlicenced shotgun and ammunition.

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Jailed for 18 months over $400k of marijuana

A MAN was sentenced to 18 months in prison yesterday after admitting to having $396,000 worth of marijuana in his home.

Ebenezer honours long-time member

Rev Stephen Smith, Sister Krivoy Smith and the Ebenezer Union Baptist Church Exuma family recently honoured Nehmiah Rolle, who has faithfully served the church for four decades.Mr Rolle was recognised during the church’s 126th anniversary service.Dur

Lanisha Rolle is a liability

I sincerely respect Dr Hubert Minnis’ role as leader of the FNM. Minnis exercised his prerogative as leader of the opposition party by appointing Lanisha Rolle in early 2015 to the Senate in lieu of Heather Hunt, who was rumoured to be a supporter of FNM MP Loretta Butler-Turner.