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Jailed for robbing man, 74, as he took out trash
A MAN was sentenced to ten years in jail yesterday for the gunpoint robbery of a 74-year-old man who was taking out his trash at night.
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Minister: Sixfold rise in cases of incest last year
ALTHOUGH there was a reduction in the number of reported cases of child abuse in the country last year compared to 2013, the number of reported cases of incest increased six-fold in New Providence last year, according to data provided by Social Services Minister Melanie Griffin.
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Five critical dental years
PEOPLE aged 21 and older who missed seeing the dentist during the “five critical dental years” keep wondering thereafter “what has happened to my teeth?” They are wondering because their teeth, in many ways, have hit rock bottom early in life.
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PI Open on par for Ocean Club Golf Course this Saturday
THE first event of the Bahamas Golf Federation’s “Cup Series” will aid the development of the organisation’s junior programme and the fight against breast cancer.
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Cleaning up above and below water
The Bahamas Reef Environment Education Foundation (BREEF) held an above and underwater beach clean-up in commemoration of World’s Ocean Day last weekend.
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IAN FERGUSON: Employers must wake up to staff discontent
The past two-and-a-half years have possibly seen the most dramatic shift in the labour market, and work environment, in Bahamian history. Unemployment rates during the pandemic hit unprecedented levels and now, two years later, as companies recover in leaps and bounds, frictional joblessness and mass resignation has become our new reality.
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Duke safety August Campbell out with 'upper body injury'
THE Duke football programme has been riddled with injuries this season, with August Campbell the latest casualty of an already depleted secondary.
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Kesmond Michael Farrington
Semi Military Funeral Service for Police Reservist # 647 Kesmond Michael Farrington, age 36 years, a resident of Swains, Mangrove Cay, Andros will be held on Friday September , 5th 2014, 1:45 p.m., at St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral, West Hill …
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Geraldine Darville
Funeral Service for Mrs. Geraldine Darville, age 95 years, of #44 McKinney Avenue, Stapleton Gardens and Freeport, Grand Bahama, and formerly of Stuart Manor, Exuma, will be held on Saturday, May 20th, 2017, 10:00 a.m., at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, …
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George Ebenezer Swann
Funeral Service George Ebenezer Swann, 95 a resident of Hawthorne Road, Oakes Field & formerly of Bottle Creek, Turks Island, will be held on Saturday, July 15th at 9:30 AM at Zion Baptist Church, East & Shirley Streets. Officiating will …
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Aremina Musgrove
Funeral Service for Aremina Musgrove, 95, affectionately called “Mar-Lou” of Moss Town Exuma who died October 1st at her residence, will be held on Friday 10:00 a.m. at E.C. McKenzie Auditorium Ramsey Exuma. Rev. Randy Morley and The Rev. Dr. …
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PLP reveals plan for government
THE PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party last night released its "Charter for Governance," a blueprint on how they will govern if victorious at the polls on May 7.
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American couple rebuild after Hurricane Dorian devastated their Guana Cay retirement home
AMERICANS Norvell and Mark Slezycki went on an emotional roller-coaster after Hurricane Dorian swept away their dream retirement home in Great Guana Cay, Abaco.
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Miller: $5m needed to fix landfill site problems
TALL Pines MP Leslie Miller yesterday estimated that it would cost the government nearly $5m to “fix the problems” at the New Providence Landfill and prevent future fires.
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Jazz Chisholm Jr scores run in 7-6 loss to Braves
JAZZ Chisholm Jr continued his production at the plate but the Atlanta Braves rallied late to prevent the sweep and stop the Miami Marlins’ win streak at four.
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Smoke affecting New Providence from landfill and bush fire, says minister
THE thick white smoke that blanketed communities in western and southern New Providence yesterday morning came from a combination of fires including the New Providence Landfill and a large bush fire on Carmichael Road, according to Environment Minister Kenred Dorsett.
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Slop buckets still being used at Fox Hill prison
THE inhumane practice of “slopping” is still alive in the over-crowded maximum security block at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDCS), Fox Hill, according to Commissioner of Corrections Patrick Wright.
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Medical supplies blocked by US will arrive next week
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Darren Henfield said a shipment of medical supplies ordered by the Ministry of Health but blocked by US officials will arrive in the country next week.
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EDITORIAL: Warning signs for the economy
HOW seriously is our economy being hurt by COVID-19? Our lead story today is a telling sign.
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It’s official! Bowl week kicks off in Bahamas
BOWL week has officially kicked off in the Bahamas.