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Man sent to prison after pleading guilty to possession of an unlicenced firearm

A 20-year-old man had a tearful embrace with his mother before he was sent to prison for 18 months after admitting to a gun charge yesterday.

Bahamas Ferries extends freight services to Abaco

Bahamas Ferries has extended its freight services to Marsh Harbour, Abaco, with the addition of its latest vessel, the M/V Inagua Spray.The Inagua Spray, a 246.5-foot roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessel, is capable of shipping 18 40-foot containers and tw

Strachan becomes season leading receiver

WITH his latest performance, Mike Strachan became the season leading receiver in the Mountain East Conference.Strachan caught seven receptions for 166 yards and one touchdown in his Charleston Cougars 35-20 loss to the Findlay Oilers on Saturday.He e

Bahamas promotes new Denver airlift

Ministry of Tourism officials promoted the latest direct airlift link to The Bahamas to 20 journalists and social media influencers, and 140 travel agents, on a recent visit to Denver. The trip, which also included Bahamian hoteliers, was undertaken

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Gang suspect accused of murder conspiracy

A MAN was arraigned on several charges ranging from conspiracy to commit murder to being a member of an unlawful gang yesterday.Rashad Laroda, 27, of Walnut Street, stood before Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt faced with two firearms charges,

SPORTS NOTES

JYLES Etienne defended his St Anthony’s Invitational high jump crown earlier this week with a leap of 2.20m or 7-feet, 2 1/2-inches.

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Third man accused of shooting aide

A THIRD man has been arraigned in connection with the shooting of a police aide attached to Prime Minister Perry Christie.

A call to prayer

Pray for The Bahamas according to the follow schedule: • Monday, July 16: Pray for people with names from A - C• Tuesday, July 17: D - F• Wednesday, July 18: G - I• Thursday, July 19: J - L• Friday, July 20: M - O• Monday, July 23: P - R• Tuesday, Ju

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Fine after admitting marijuana possession

A 20-year-old man was ordered to pay a $2,500 fine after he pleaded guilty to marijuana possession with the intent to supply in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday. Jacobee Black appeared before Senior Magistrate Derence Rolle-Davis after officers seiz

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Fined $25 for selling coconuts on the street

A 20-year-old man was yesterday fined $25 for selling mangoes, coconut water and coconut jelly on the side of the street without a permit. Marvin Joseph appeared before Magistrate Kara Turnquest-Deveaux charged with one count of hawking, after he wa

Crab Fest organisers visit tourism minister

The organising committee for the All-Andros Crab Festival has visited the minister of tourism as it gears up to welcome 10,000 Bahamians and visitors to the 2019 version.

LETTER: Tales From The Twenties

One hundred years ago, the 1920s, known as the roaring ‘20s, was a decade of prosperity in western society and western culture.

Baha Mar unveils latest restaurant

Baha Mar has revealed that its latest restaurant option will open at its Grand Hyatt property on December 20, 2021.

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Three years in jail for stealing car

A MAN was sentenced to prison for three years and six months for stealing a car out of a sports bar’s parking lot.Chino Milord, 20, appeared before Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt yesterday for the opening of his stealing and receiving trial f

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Man on remand for Christmas as judge runs out of time to check file

A MAN seeking bail ahead of his murder trial spent Christmas on remand because a judge did not have an opportunity to look at his file.

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A LIFE OF CRIME: The first five years

THE rising tide of serious crime in the Bahamas has reached the point at which a national debate is required to help solve the blight on society.

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On Da Hook

THIS week has confirmed just why anglers are excited and all the signs are pointing towards a fantastic Wahoo season in The Bahamas.

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On Da Hook

DEEP drop fishing has been the theme for the most part in in the Bahamas this week, with reports coming in from Grand Bahama, Abaco and as far south as Inagua.

Majority in favour if legalising gambling

Majority in favour if legalising gambling THE majority of voters in an online Tribune poll have said they would back legalised gambling if government put the issue to a referendum. A total of 56.8 per cent of those voting said they were for the legalisat

Inside the Baha Mar project

Inside the Baha Mar project WORK is underway to transform the former Wyndham, Sheraton, and Nassau Beach properties into the world-class Baha Mar resort, slated for opening in 2014. During a recent tour of the property, The Tribune was given full access