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Former DNA candidate sentenced to 18 years for sex assault

A former DNA candidate was sentenced to 18 years in prison for sexually assaulting an 17-year-old boy

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PLP candidate unveils tech and culture hub in Fort Charlotte

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party candidate for Fort Charlotte Sebas Bastian yesterday opened a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to training, innovation, entrepreneurship and community engagement for residents.

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Bahamian teacher stuck in Kuwait ‘not afraid’ as she leans on her faith

WITH Kuwait’s airspace closed and the alternative a $6,000 road trip out of the country, Bahamian teacher Keva Williams says she is not afraid of death as she remains in the Gulf nation amid rising tensions with Iran.

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‘Where are the funds?’: Doctors sound alarm over NHI delays again

NATIONAL Health Insurance providers are once again raising alarm over delayed payments, calling for details on how funds budgeted for the programme are being spent.

BTVI says NAECOB responsible for rejected degrees and institutions

THE Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute’s board of directors yesterday accused the Union of Tertiary Educators of The Bahamas of spreading “inaccuracies and misinformation” amid a dispute over the recognition of faculty qualifications.

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Super Value facing $400k monthly VAT ‘exempt’ hit

Super Value is bracing for an up to $400,000 per month hit due to the Government’s decision to treat the elimination of VAT on uncooked foods as ‘exempt’ rather than ‘zero rated’.

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Munroe rejects Minnis claim that unexplained increases in MP's wealth goes unchecked

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe yesterday rejected claims by former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis that unexplained increases in politicians’ wealth are not being investigated, insisting that authorities already have powers to examine financial activity — including bank accounts — without a person’s knowledge.

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Sweeping education overhaul looks to lower school age to four

THE Davis administration has tabled a sweeping Education Bill that would lower the compulsory school age to four in one of the most significant overhauls of the education system in more than 60 years.