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Overall crime shows 7% decline
CRIME declined by seven percent in 2019 despite a four percent uptick in murders and a 12 percent increase in armed robberies, according to police statistics. Police Commissioner Anthony Ferguson, as he released the statistics, cited Hurricane Dorian for the murder increase from 91 in 2018 to 95 in 2019, saying law enforcement will learn from having its resources stretched to respond to a natural disaster.
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Bamboo Shack takes 2-0 lead
THE Bamboo Shack Cybots took a 2-0 lead in the Bahamas Government Departmental Basketball Association’s championship series after winning the first two games over the Police Crimestoppers at the DW Davis Gymnasium over the weekend.
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Trouble with ‘round two’
At some point in their lives, almost all men deal with the problem of not being able to achieve an erection quick enough after experiencing the first ejaculation.
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Record win for Jones and Sun
Jonquel Jones posted her league leading 17th double double of the season and the Connecticut Sun set a new franchise record with their 13th consecutive win.
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Samuel Alexander Dill Sr
Samuel Alexander Dill Sr. age 91 years of Armbrister Street, Fox Hill and formerly of Grand Turks, Turks & Caicos Island died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, January 6th, 2017. He is survived by his wife: Thelma L. …
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IRIANA McPHEE
Death Notice For IRIANA McPHEE, 91 of Ghana Circle, Elizabeth Estates, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, July 18th, 2017. She is survived by her Sons: Vincent Andrews, Reginal, Shedrick Sr., Kendrick Sr. and Marvin McPhee Jr.; Daughters: …
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Esther Mae Rolle Sweeting
Death Notice Esther Mae Rolle Sweeting, 91 a resident of #19 Hillside Estates of Mackey Street & formerly of Rolle Town, Exuma died at PMH on 22nd July, 2017. She is survived by her daughter: Mary L. Johnson-Hall; nieces & …
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Susan Duncombe
Susan Duncombe age 91 years of Fox Hill and formerly of Smith Hill, Andros died at Princess Margret Hospital on Tuesday, August 13th, 2019. She is survived by her Daughters: Louise Duncombe and Vera Strachan; Grandchildren: Elizabeth Hanna, Dellerese Smith, …
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Basketballers Munnings, Burrows and Fritz shine across Europe
BAHAMIAN basketball players have continued their respective seasons in leagues across Europe.
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ArawakX ‘good undeniable’ yet KC confident on full winding-up
ArawakX’s president says “nobody can deny the good” it achieved as Securities Commission attorneys hailed the appointment of provisional liquidators as vital to “protecting the capital markets”.
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Big names in Bahamas team for FIBA World Cup Qualifiers
The Bahamas Basketball Federation has announced the 24-member preliminary squad for the men’s national team as they prepare for the third window of FIBA World Cup – Americas Qualifiers.
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Bahamians making great strides in the NCAA
IN their new surroundings as freshmen or transfers to major Division I NCAA basketball programmes, Bahamian players have made an immediate impact with their respective schools.
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Official police statistics show 3% rise in murder
DESPITE a three per cent increase in murder last year, Police Commissioner Ellison Greenslade said yesterday that serious crimes in the Bahamas decreased by 18 per cent in 2014 compared to 2013.
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Over $5m stolen from businesses in police cases
More than $5 million worth of cash and goods were stolen from Bahamian businesses in the 379 cases reported to the police during 2014, it was revealed yesterday.
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Police ‘failed’, says Nottage
LAW enforcement has “failed” in attempts to lower the country’s murder count, National Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage admitted yesterday.
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‘Buddy’ agrees to $94m
Buddy Hield concluded his contract negotiations with the Sacramento Kings and reached the most lucrative deal ever signed by any Bahamian athlete.
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Sweeting signs with Padres
Evan Sweeting’s baseball journey will continue at the professional ranks with the San Diego Padres organisation.
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Stopover visitors off 100,000 for January
The Bahamas saw January visitor arrivals fall by more than 100,000 or 84 percent, a Cabinet minister disclosed yesterday, with COVID travel protocols set to remain until vaccination levels hit 80 percent.
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Country not a better place if PLP win, survey says
ALMOST 100 per cent of Bahamians surveyed in an online poll do not believe the country will be in a better place should the Progressive Liberal Party win the next election, according to data from advocacy group Bahamians Awake.
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Alice Movena Malone
Memorial service for the late Alice Movena Malone, age 85 of #56 Murphyville Road who died on Wednesday November 12th 2014, will be held on Friday November 21st 2014 at 5:00pm at Calvary Bible Church, Collins Avenua. Officiating will be …
