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CORNISH: I’M PM IN ABACO – MP says Davis is only other authority that leads the island

“ON Abaco, Kirk is the prime minister.” That’s the comment of North Abaco MP Kirk Cornish, who asserted his authority during an independence banquet at Faith Walks Church of God in Cooper’s Town, Abaco, on Saturday.

Island Roots Heritage Festival fast approaching

ON May 4, Bahamians and visitors will descend upon Green Turtle Cay’s Settlement Point for the three-day Island Roots Heritage Festival. Founded in 1977, this Cacique award-winning event celebrates Bahamian history, culture and cuisine, as well as th

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PM: Weekend lockdowns will be lifted from June 13th

Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced on Thursday that the weekend lockdowns due to COVID-19 will be lifted on June 13th – next weekend. However, the 9pm-5am curfew will continue, Monday to Sunday.

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Boy fatally hit by crossfire bullet: Youngster killed as police probe two women's murders

A CHILD was shot dead in Nassau Village last night after a gunman opened fire outside a residence, police said.

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Bimini woman who died is Cabinet minister's sister

THE Bimini woman who died in New Providence Monday night and is suspected of having COVID-19 symptoms is the sister of a Cabinet minister.

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UPDATED: Ministry confirms new case of COVID-19

The Ministry of Health confirmed one new case of the novel coronavirus on Friday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to ten.

Entrepreneur touts plan for junior stock market

A Bahamian financial services entrepreneur says it plans to launch a junior stock exchange in the 2020 third quarter that will bring investor capital and agribusiness projects together.D’Arcy Rahming Jr, the project’s chief technical officer, said in

Pilot 3-on-3 basketball tournament ‘is coming’ in August

WHILE no definitive date has been set yet for the resumption of sporting activities in the country, the Bahamas Basketball Federation is looking forward to hosting a pilot 3-on-3 basketball tournament in August that is mandated by FIBA - the governing body for basketball worldwide - with the view of returning to the regular 5-on-5 basketball tournaments.

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‘Reno’ to face Irishman in ‘critical’ title fight

Just hours away from what he considers a career-defining fight, Tureano Johnson is primed to claim the North American Boxing Federation middleweight title.

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Roadmasters pleased with turnout for virtual running of 125th Boston Marathon

ALTHOUGH we’re still dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bahamas Roadmasters Running Club was quite pleased with the turnout for their virtual running of the 125th Boston Marathon.

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Family’s agony after Marco brother slain

THE man shot dead outside of his North Street home on Tuesday is Rico Archer, brother of 11-year-old Marco Archer, who was killed seven years ago.

Electric Vehicle: Q and A

Q: What is an EV? An EV is an electric vehicle. It does not require any gasoline and is propelled by an electric motor using energy from the electricity grid or from solar, stored in rechargeable batteries.

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UPDATED: Frank Smith's arraignment adjourned till Friday

FORMER Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Senator and member of Parliament Frank Smith was taken into police custody and questioned yesterday in connection with an ongoing fraud probe, The Tribune understands.

Dairy Queen's Miracle Treat Day raises $11,000 for Down syndrome community

Thousands of earth angels turned out for Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day held on July 27, raising $11,000 for children and families affected by Down syndrome in the Bahamas.For one day only, DQ donated $2 from every Blizzard sold to local schools and

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Cuban abuse trial still waits for answer over attendance by alleged victims

OFFICIALS in the Cuban detainee abuse trial are still awaiting a response from the Cuban government to their request to have two Cuban men attend the hearings in Nassau.

Entrepreneur claims virtual money first

A Bahamian entrepreneur yesterday said his online directory had become the first business in this nation to accept payment by Bitcoin, the virtual money form he believes will eventually “rule the world.”

CORRECTION

A report in The Tribune yesterday, under the headline ‘Chief Justice? I’m off to make stew,’ incorrectly identified Philip Telford Georges as a former acting chief justice of the Bahamas before he became the substantive chief justice on January 1 19

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Teenage boy accused of attacking cop

A 16-YEAR-OLD boy appeared in court yesterday on charges of assaulting a police officer.

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Wyclef Jean headlines Unity Fest

Haitian musician and activist Wyclef Jean headline Unity Fest on Saturday at the Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre carnival grounds.

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$500m Dorian payout 'biggest I have seen'

Insurers yesterday estimated that Hurricane Dorian claims payouts could “easily exceed” $500m, with one top executive revealing: “It’s definitely the biggest event I’ve ever seen.” Tim Ingraham, Summit Insurance Company’s president, told Tribune Bus