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Pintard defends lottery plan; calls Davis 'architect of gimmicks'

FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard used his keynote address at the party’s southern zone rally last night to vigorously defend his proposed national lottery, pushing back against criticism from Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis and positioning the initiative as a structured and accountable revenue stream for national development.

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Pastor Bethel says FNM lottery proposal insults Bahamian voters

PASTOR Lyall Bethel has accused the Free National Movement of defying the will of Bahamian voters with its proposal to introduce a national lottery, calling the move “a slap in the face” to those who rejected such measures in a national referendum.

Two accused of using fake passports to obtain voter cards

TWO people from the Dominican Republic were accused of having fraudulent Bahamian voter’s cards.

Husband of missing US woman speaks out after release

THE husband of a missing American woman who disappeared from their small boat ten days ago said he remains focused on finding her after police released him from custody due to insufficient evidence to bring charges.

Wife fears cover-up in hit-and-run investigation

NEARLY a month after Kareem Williams was killed in a hit-and-run, there has been no update on whether the prison officer who knocked him will face consequences, with his estranged wife saying she has received no word from authorities.

Former US Ambassador to The Bahamas dies at 86

THE US Embassy in Nassau has paid tribute to former US Ambassador to The Bahamas Arthur Schechter, praising his role in strengthening ties between the two countries and expressing condolences to his family.

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Gibson’s ex-fiancée testifies she took immunity deal to tell the truth

LONG Island MP Adrian Gibson’s former fiancée told the Supreme Court yesterday that she took full responsibility for her actions as a business partner with him, while maintaining she entered an immunity agreement to tell the truth.

Man accused of indecently assaulting cousin gets bail

A MAN accused of indecently assaulting his female cousin at a house in Sunset Park last week was granted bail yesterday.

American man fined $5,000 after attacking police at Goodman’s Bay

AN American was fined $5,000 after admitting to attacking four police officers and resisting arrest at Goodman’s Bay Beach last weekend.

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RBDF marine investigated over alleged assault on female recruits

A ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force marine is under investigation after being accused of assaulting several female marine recruits, a defence official has confirmed.