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Another murder pushes 2019 total up to 88
Police were last night on the scene of a homicide in Excellence Estates off Golden Isles Road where an adult male was confirmed dead. This killing brought the murder count for the year up to 88. An increase on last year when, as of October 21, 2018, The Tribune’s records show there were 71 murders up until that point.
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That's a lame excuse, says union chief
BAHAMAS Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson released a statement yesterday dismissing Education Director Marcellus Taylor’s “lame excuse” as to why 100 newly recruited teachers are still at home waiting to be employed and assigned to public sc
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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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Relief for headaches
A significant health problem in today’s society is headaches. Not only are they painful and debilitating to the people who have them, they cause lost productivity, which can cost in the millions of dollars.
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Enjoy sunrise exercise for hurricane relief
LIKE many others in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, fitness instructor Regina Smith researched organisations she could donate to in order to do her part in the recovery effort.
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WTO delay: We must get on with it
A prominent Freeport attorney says he is extremely disappointed in comments made by The Bahamas’ World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) chief negotiator, Zhivargo Laing that it is '95 percent unlikely' that the government will accede to the WTO during this current term.
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Welcome for clarity in awarding government contracts
A local contractor has welcomed the new Public Procurement Draft Bill put forward by the government for consultation believing it would fix the lack of transparency in the government bidding process.
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Mike Strachan puts up record setting numbers for the Golden Eagles
MIKE Strachan has put up record setting numbers on the football field for the University of Charleston Golden Eagles through just seven games thus far this season. The redshirt junior wide receiver currently leads the Mountain East Conference in nea
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Bail for man accused of armed robberies
A YOUNG man allegedly flogged with a cutlass by police while in custody over a litany of armed robbery charges has been granted bail ahead of his trial.
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GB and Abaco homes 'failed building code'
WORKS Minister Desmond Bannister said many homes in Abaco and Grand Bahama contravened the country’s building code before Dorian made landfall. “I have seen so many homes in Abaco and in Grand Bahama that did not meet requirements of the code either
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Wells LOI battle: 'It's finished now'
A $727.364m damages claim against Renward Wells and others was yesterday branded as “finished” after the firm at the centre of the Letter of Intent (LOI) controversy withdrew its appeal.Gregory Moss, the now-Cabinet minister’s attorney, told Tribune
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'Music to my ears' WTO 95% unlikely
Super Value’s principal yesterday said it was “music to my ears” to hear the government’s WTO chief negotiator state The Bahamas is almost certainly not joining under this administration.Rupert Roberts, who has vehemently opposed becoming a full Worl
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Appeal justice raises 'judicial activism' fear
A Court of Appeal judge has seemingly cautioned a colleague for straying into “judicial activism” in a case involving the termination of a 14-year veteran John Bull store manager.Appeal justice Stella Crane-Scott said “courts should avoid” straying i
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'Get a mammogram - it might just save your life'
WITH high rates of breast cancer in the country, a local surgeon is urging Bahamian women to get routine mammograms.In support of breast cancer awareness month, Cleveland Clinic, Florida, hosted its first symposium on Wednesday to address the high pr
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‘Buddy’ Hield contract drama talk of the town
The drama continues around Buddy Hield’s contract negotiations with the Sacramento Kings.
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Marie Lightbourne
For the late Ms. Marie Lightbourne Age 64yrs, a resident of Clumers Alley of Kemp Road will be held on Saturday October 19th 2019, at 10:00 am at St. James Native Baptist Church, Saint James Road. Officiating will be Rev …
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Rev. Oral Roosevelt Pinder
Rev. Oral Roosevelt Pinder age 84 a resident of Deep Creek Eleuthera, died at his residence October 7th, 2019. Precious memories will linger in the hearts of His Loving Wife Geneva Pinder (better known as ‘Honey’), Daughters: Bernice Pinder, Bernell …
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Warren Holland Grant
Warren Holland Grant age 80 a resident of Bay Street Harbour Island Bahamas, died at The princess Margaret Hospital Sunday October 13th, 2019. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME and, will be announced later.
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Rebecca Estelle Simms
Funeral service for the late Rebecca Estelle Simms age 98 years of Marsh Habour, Abaco will be held on Saturday, October 19th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Divine Praise Baptist Church, Hunt Road Carmichael Road West Officiating will be Pastor …
