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The death of Queen Elizabeth

The international community continues to mourn the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8 at Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom.

Politics as monarch changes

Such a short time ago we lost our Sovereign Queen - Queen of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas - monarchists will mourn anti-monarchists will see an opportunity to lobby - push for the removal of the Sovereign as Head of State to a Democratic Republic like the majority of the Commonwealth of Nations.

Pro boxer Rashield Williams to square off with American Arriaga

NOW that he’s back in his comfort zone, Bahamian professional boxer Rashield Williams said he intends to take his frustrations from the Commonwealth Games out on American Daniel Arriaga when they meet on Saturday night.

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A time to party and let loose in a judgement-free environment

IF YOU’VE been running on empty in regards to your social life or have just not managed press pause on every-day, mundane life to party a little, then the seventh annual Girls Night Out may just be just the perfect event for you.

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PETER YOUNG: Passing of a much-loved queen

QUEEN Elizabeth II was said to have been the most famous woman in the world. Her prestige, influence and mystique spread far and wide, and her passing has caused deep sadness amongst millions worldwide.

Plumbing problems force school closure

LESS than a week after the early dismissal of classes of one public school due to “electrical issues”, another school was dismissed early yesterday for “plumbing issues”.

Gov’t: Inflation did not drive VAT revenue rise

Record inflation generated less than $10m of the VAT revenue increase in the first six months after the rate cut, the Ministry of Finance asserted last night, with the 2021-2022 deficit slashed by 48.4 percent year-over-year.

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Police hunt for gunmen after two shooting incidents

POLICE are searching for the suspects behind two separate shooting incidents that occurred on Sunday, leaving two men in hospital.

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Suspect accused of murdering Olympian

A 28-year-old Abaco man was charged with the murder of Olympian Shavez Hart yesterday.

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$8,000 bail granted for man facing charges of $9,000 debit card fraud

A MAN was granted $8,000 bail yesterday after he allegedly racked up nearly $9,000 in fraudulent debit card charges for food, hotel and generator bills.

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Amarie Archer records career high eight tackles

AMARIE Archer emerged as one of the top performers for the Dodge City Community College Conquistadors as they earned their first win of the season.

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Bahamians set to play for Great Britain

FOR the third time because the country is not eligible to field a team as yet, the Bahamas will have some players and a coach representing Great Britain at the World Baseball Classic.

Pigs out as Adelaide planning appeal looms

A Bahamian entrepreneur yesterday pledged that swimming pigs will “not be part” of his Adelaide-based tourist attraction as he prepares to battle the authorities’ rejection of a proposed beach bar and grill.

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WILL CHARLES BE OUR LAST KING?

PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis said on Friday that his administration will let Bahamians decide whether The Bahamas should transition into a republic amid reignited discussion over the issue following Queen Elizabeth II’s death.

Memorial for Dr Julia Wershing

A MEMORIAL mass was held in Madison, Nebraska, this morning for Dr Julia M Wershing, 89, who died in Madison, on Tuesday at the Arbor Care Centre in Madison.

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Man fined $1,500 for marijuana possession

A MAN was fined $1,500 on Friday after admitting to marijuana possession.

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Jasrado Chisholm ruled out for rest of year

JASRADO “Jazz” Chisholm Jr has been sidelined for over two months and, with the MLB regular season winding down, the Miami Marlins officially ruled out their All-Star second baseman for the remainder of the year.

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Colts’ Strachan makes his season debut

FOR the second consecutive season, Mike Strachan factored into the Indianapolis Colts’ passing game.

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Charles III formally proclaimed king

LONDON (AP) — Two days after his mother's death elevated him to the throne, King Charles III was officially proclaimed Britain's monarch Saturday in a pomp-filled ceremony steeped in ancient tradition and political symbolism — and, for the first time, broadcast live on television and online.

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Officials gather at Senate to sign Book of Condolences

GOVERNMENT officials along with members of the wider political community gathered at the Senate on Friday to sign the book of condolences in the wake of Queen Elizabeth II’s death.