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Today in History: February 18
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – In 2007, Immigration Minister Shane Gibson resigned after photos emerged showing him with Anna Nicole Smith.
THE BAHAMAS – In 2007, Immigration Minister Shane Gibson resigned after photos emerged showing him with Anna Nicole Smith.
Gibson, who oversaw citizenship applications, was accused of fast-tracking Smith’s residency despite her not meeting the requirements. He denied any wrongdoing.
Then in 2016, Ormond Leon was sentenced to over 40 years in prison for murder.
Captured after a two-week manhunt, he was arrested at a home in Bushland off Fire Trail Road, having previously escaped from a police bus.
In 2020, The Bahamas was removed from the EU’s list of noncooperative tax jurisdictions after implementing reforms in tax governance and cooperation.
And in 2022, the 44th CARICOM meeting concluded after three days of high-level talks on food security, economic issues, climate change, and the crisis in Haiti.
Prime Minister Philip Davis chaired the meeting.
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Men Accused of Killing 8-Year-Old Boy Remain in Custody Pending Appeal
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U.S. Could Ask Foreign Tourists For Five-Year Social Media History
Shredded Cheeses Voluntarily Recalled From Target, Walmart, Aldi
Dom Rep: U.S. Deploys Missile Destroyer Near Latin America
Colombian Woman Charged For Trespassing On Atlantis Property
Panel Denies Bail To Former Aliv Technician Accused of Revenge Murder
Judge Grants Popular Content Creator $50K Bail; Has to Wear Ankle Bracelet
Jury Set To Decide Fate For Man Accused Of Killing Cellmate
Men Accused of Killing 8-Year-Old Boy Remain in Custody Pending Appeal
A Sixty-five Year Old Deacon Sentenced To Twelve Years Prison For Attempted Incest
COI Ramps Up Protests Despite Passage Of Migrants Smuggling Bill
Baha Mar Resort Hosts Interactive Seminar For Men’s Month
The Benefits Of Purchasing From An Authorized Auto Dealer
FNM Leader: “The Bill Can’t Be Patched, It Must be Rewritten”
DeMarco: “I Feel Like I’m Bahamian”
Foreign Affairs Minister Wants Visa Treaty With United States
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Court3 days agoColombian Woman Charged For Trespassing On Atlantis Property
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Court3 days ago
Panel Denies Bail To Former Aliv Technician Accused of Revenge Murder
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Court15 hours agoJudge Grants Popular Content Creator $50K Bail; Has to Wear Ankle Bracelet
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Court2 days ago
Jury Set To Decide Fate For Man Accused Of Killing Cellmate
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Court15 hours agoMen Accused of Killing 8-Year-Old Boy Remain in Custody Pending Appeal
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Court2 days ago
A Sixty-five Year Old Deacon Sentenced To Twelve Years Prison For Attempted Incest
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Court15 hours agoSentencing for Man Convicted of 2012 Manslaughter Pushed Back to 2026
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National2 days agoHerschel Walker Assumes Role of 14th United States Ambassador To The Bahamas