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Bethel Brothers Morticians makes a donation to Ranfurly Home for Children

In what has become a cherished tradition, The Ranfurly Home for Children has been gifted with a generous donation from one of its long-time sponsors, Bethel Brothers Morticians (BBM), as young residents transition into the back-to-school season.

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PM defends frequent international travels

PRIME Minister Philip Davis defended his frequent international travels, saying they enabled him to call on the Dominican Republic’s president for help in evacuating Bahamians nearly held hostage in Haiti.

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Five officers deploy to Haiti in days, says King

ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force Commodore Raymond King said the country is expected to deploy a five-member team to Haiti at the end of the week.

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14 police summoned over shootings

ACTING Coroner Kara Turnquest has summoned 14 police officers linked to killings that resulted in adverse inquest findings since May 2023, ordering them to appear on Wednesday for committal hearings before the Supreme Court.

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‘Public right to be concerned over probe into corruption allegations’

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said the public is right to be concerned over the Royal Bahamas Police Force probe into allegations of corruption.

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PM Davis says BPL bills to be cheaper this month

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said Bahamians will soon see the “fruits” of his administration’s efforts to reform the country’s electricity sector, adding that power bills should start to decline this month.

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Gas margin rise of 25 cents approved

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis announced last night that his administration has approved a margin increase for gas retailers of 25 cents per gallon for gasoline and 15 cents per gallon for diesel.

New $290m hospital ground breaking expected ‘hopefully within a month’s time’

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said the groundbreaking for the new $290m hospital will take place “hopefully within a month’s time” despite growing environmental concerns.

Two men accused of separate murders

TWO MEN were remanded into custody yesterday after they were accused in two separate murders in New Providence.

Teen accused of armed robbery

AN 18-year-old male was remanded into custody yesterday accused of holding up a convenience store on Bacardi Road.

17-year-old admits bail violation

AN 17-year-old male was granted a conditional discharge yesterday after he admitted to failing to sign in at his local police station while on bail for armed robbery for three months.

High amount of Saharan dust reason for slow Atlantic hurricane season

SAHARA dust is the reason for a quieter than predicted hurricane season so far, according to acting director of the Bahamas Department of Meteorology Jeffrey Simmons.

Healthcare Administrators Conclave held at Breezes Resort

HEALTHCARE administrators from across the country gathered for the opening of the Health Administrators Conclave at Breezes Resort yesterday, where key government officials outlined an ambitious plan to overhaul and modernize the healthcare system in The Bahamas.

Darville announced new Mental Health Act will be implemented ‘very shortly’

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said yesterday he is concerned about the state of mental health in The Bahamas following a number of reports of attempted suicides.

UK introduces new travel authorisation scheme effective starting January 8, 2025

A NEW travel authorisation scheme is being expanded by the UK for visitors - including for The Bahamas.