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Death of man, 64, now classed as a homicide

THE country’s murder count for the year now officially stands at 100 - after police yesterday classified the death of a man, whose family believes was beaten and robbed before he died in hospital last week, as a homicide.

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Webshop courier robbery suspect 'fears for his life'

A MAN, in fear for his life, repeated his lawyers’ request to a magistrate for protective custody when arraigned yesterday in connection with the fatal shooting of a webshop courier in Pinewood Gardens.

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Witness anonymity discussed in Mackey murder case

A JUDGE has reserved his decision on whether or not the prosecution has complied with the law regarding a statement obtained from an anonymous witness in the fatal shooting of Prime Minister Perry Christie’s press secretary Latore Mackey.

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'Mother' Pratt calls for Draconian measures to curb violence

URBAN Renewal Co-chair Cynthia “Mother” Pratt said yesterday that the government needs to pass “draconian laws” in order to effectively combat the incidents of violent crime and murder that plague the country.

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DNA: Deal with crime at all levels

A CONTROVERSIAL policing strategy that emphasises pursuing people who commit minor crimes is at the centre of the Democratic National Alliance’s proposed plan for curbing violent crime in the country.

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Dame Joan’s odd verdict

It is with great sadness that I read the comments of Dame Joan Sawyer, a former Chief Justice and President of the Court of Appeal, today.

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Bahamas rout T&T to top pool play in CBC U-16

AFTER a day’s rest, the Bahamas girls basketball team came back and routed Trinidad & Tobago by 53 points to win their pool play in the Caribbean Basketball Confederation’s Under-16 Girls Basketball Championship Tournament.

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Teenager jailed for 25 years over killing

A TEEN was handed a 25-year prison sentence yesterday because a Supreme Court judge believed his tragic childhood influenced his conduct and subsequent involvement in the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old boy.

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Baha Mar Resort Foundation hosts first golf invitational

The Baha Mar Resort Foundation hosted an inaugural golf invitational this past weekend at the Royal Blue Golf Club.

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Dr Kent Bazard – Fuelling excellence: Unveiling the vital role of protein for athletes

WELCOME, athletes, to a journey of optimising your athletic prowess through the power of nutrition. This week we take an overview of the indispensable role that protein plays in your athletic journey.

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Jonquel Jones excited about return to the WNBA Finals with new team

AFTER playing her first six seasons in Connecticut, leading the Sun to the Women’s National Basketball Association Finals last year, Jonquel Jones is excited to be back for an encore this year albeit with her new team in the New York Liberty.

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Lucius Fox Player of the Week, Knowles promoted, Young back in AAA

D’SHAWN Knowles and Chavez Young received call-ups in their respective organisations while Lucius Fox was named Player of the Week to highlight play from Bahamians in minor league baseball.

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Elijah Alpheus Mils

Funeral Service for the late Elijah Alpheus Mils age 84 years of Fox Town Abaco will be held on Saturday September 10, 2018 at End Time Ministries, Crown Haven Abaco at 10:00a.m. Officiating will be Bishop Tyrone Mills, assisted Bishop …

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Sandra Denise Miller

Funeral service for the late Sandra Denise Miller age 50 years of #3 Allan Drive Pride Estates will be held on Saturday, March 31st, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Pilgrim Baptist Temple, St. James Road. Officiating will be Pastor Ronald …

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12,000 on food assistance to receive ten percent boost

SOCIAL Services Minister Obie Wilchcombe said the number of people receiving food assistance has grown by 1,000 since October, climbing to roughly 12,000 monthly, however those receiving help will get an increase of more than 10 percent beginning next week.

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Naomi K Symmonett

Funeral Service for the Late Naomi K. Symmonett, aged 84 years of #8 Periwinkle & Sunset Drive, Grove, West Bay Street, and formerly of Long Island, who died on Friday, January 22nd, 2016, will be held on Friday, February 5th, …

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Pinks Gilbert

Final Rites and Burial for the late The Matriarch Mrs. Pinks Gilbert, Age 71yrs, a resident of Nicholl’s Town Andros, will be held at Mizpah Baptist Church, on Saturday, November 21st, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Vanda …

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Annamarie Elizabeth Sands

Final Rites and Burial for the late Annamarie Elizabeth “Balley” Sands, Age 26yrs, a resident Kemp Road, will be held at Kemp Road Ministries, Kemp Road, on Saturday, April 4th, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Dr. Ivan F. …

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Dorain Forbes

Final Rites and Burial for the late Matriarch Deaconess Dorain Forbes, Age 89 a resident of Trinidad Avenue Elizabeth Estates and Formally of The Bluff South Andros, will be held at The New Redeemed Tabernacle Church of God In Christ …

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Edith Gibson-Sturrup

Final Rites and Burial for the late Mrs. Edith “Shorty” Gibson-Sturrup Age 60yrs, a resident # 26 Oleander Avenue, South Beach Estates will be held at Bethel Baptist Church, Meeting Street, on Saturday August 8th, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating …