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Police squadron leader recounts the events that led to death of three men
THE leader of the police squadron that conducted a fatal raid at a Blair Estates mansion in 2019 testified that officers were executing a search warrant for Tony Smith as the Coroner’s Court inquest continued yesterday.
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‘DON’T GIVE CROOKS GOVT CONTRACTS’: Minnis says if he gave out names he would fear for life
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis urged his successor to commit not to give criminals government contracts, saying: “I cannot go into any more detail because my life would be in danger.”
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Housing crisis needs solving
It has long been accepted that there is a severe affordable housing crisis here in the capital island of New Providence. This did not just pop up out of the proverbial blue but has been fueled by the apparent lazy, laid back modus operandi and non-innovative approach of our home grown urban designers and politicians, across the political chess board.
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Declare state of emergency, Mr Davis
Lawlessness continues to plague our nation. The year has just begun, the month of January is not finished and we are already at record breaking numbers as it relates to murders.
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Bahamasair partners with NFL Flag Bahamas
Bahamasair, the national flag carrier, is now officially on board with NFL Flag Bahamas and will sponsor Team Bahamas for the Pro Bowl Games scheduled for February 1-4 in Orlando, Florida.
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Man charged in stabbing death of Sanchez Gittenz
A 20-year-old man was imprisoned yesterday after being accused of fatally stabbing 18-year-old Sanchez Gittenz as he attended a friend’s party at a bar last weekend.
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Woman accused of abusing her son granted $8,000 bail
A 30-year-old mother was granted bail yesterday after being accused of abusing her eight-year-old son last month.
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Man receives 18-month jail sentence for breaching bail
A MAN broke down in tears as he was sentenced to 18 months in prison after admitting to once again breaching his bail on a pending murder charge.
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Forty-year-old man allegedly drowned near Potters Cay
A FORTY-YEAR-OLD man allegedly drowned Tuesday during the early morning hours.
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BAISS track and field meet cancelled?
THE Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools (BAISS) basketball playoffs are in full swing but, according to reports, the impending track and field meet will be shelved this time around.
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BAISS basketball championships all set
THE 2024 Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools (BAISS) basketball championship matchups are all set.
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Students recognised for completing Cyber Bootcamp
More than 40 students were recognised and awarded certificates and prizes for completing the Bahamas-Huawei Cyber Bootcamp this month.
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ALICIA WALLACE: What is safety and how do we build it?
THE news over the past few weeks has, given the number of murders record just in the first month of 2024, lingered on the issue of safety. Several politicians have expressed concern about the level of crime — with some even calling for capital punishment as if that is a solution — while the prime minister has promised more intrusive policing, the US Embassy has issued its travel advisory, and Chief Superintendent reportedly said The Bahamas is still a safe place.
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EDITORIAL: Police must stay away from bias
THERE are serious matters to be considered after the FNM complained of collusion between PLP operatives and the police.
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Pia Glover-Rolle says a ‘peacefull meeting’ will take place with Labour, the hotel union and Atlantis
TOP executives of the Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union (BHCAWU) and Atlantis Resort were scheduled to meet yesterday to try to resolve wage increase issues for employees who fall under the tipping category.
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Davis calls on businesses to join programme using CCTVS with facial recognition technology
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis wants businesses to call the Ministry of National Security and join a programme involving use of facial recognition CCTVs.
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Budding teen entrepreneur opens new takeaway restaurant
CHRISTOPHER Edouard helped fund his way through school by working as a grocery store packing boy.
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Taxable transactions plunged by $1.26bn at COVID's peak
Taxable goods and services transactions plummeted in value by $1.264bn during the COVID pandemic's peak due to lockdowns and other economic restrictions, it has been revealed.
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Hotels dealing with visitor safety concerns on crime
Hotels have been fielding concerns over whether it is safe to vacation in The Bahamas as Canada was yesterday reported to have issued a crime alert on this nation.
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Fisheries warning on Royal Caribbean's Xanadu deal
Bonefish conservationists last night voiced concerns about potential negative impacts for a key fisheries spawning ground if Royal Caribbean's proposed Xanadu Beach Hotel acquisition proceeds.