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The FNM Tonton Macoutes

Free National Movement (FNM) chair Dr Duane Sands’ bold assertion that the Dr Hubert Minnis era is over brings to mind the latter’s claim about the Hubert Ingraham era being over a decade ago.

No to Village Rd roundabout

Having attended the Village Road improvement project virtual meeting in March, I was shocked to learn the Ministry of Works now proposes to install a roundabout in the area of Queen’s College and the Bahamas National Trust.

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Nightclub shooting suspect denied bail by court

A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday after he was charged in connection with a fatal nightclub shooting that left a man dead.

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Bahamas falls to Argentina

The Bahamas men’s national basketball team didn’t have any answers for Argentina as they pulled away in the second half for a 95-77 win for their second consecutive loss in five days in the FIBA Americas 2023 World Cup Qualifier.

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Seymour traded to Long Island Ducks

ANFERNEE Seymour was on the move in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and has made an immediate impact with his new franchise.

Mike Strachan ‘happy to be back’ with Colts

INDIANAPOLIS Colts wide receiver Mike Strachan spent much of training camp sidelined on the Physically Unable to Perform list, but returned ahead of schedule to take the field in the final two games of the NFL preseason.

UB Mingoes runners take the spotlight at St Thomas University

MIAMI GARDENS, Florida — The University of The Bahamas cross-country runner Lhevinne Joseph finished ninth in a time of 18 minutes 4.5 seconds at the St Thomas University Cross Country Invitational over the weekend.

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Extra 14,500 Bahamians to benefit in $31m clinic spend

An extra 14,500 Bahamians will benefit from the Government’s decision to expand its investment in Family Island public health clinics by more than 50 percent, it has been revealed.

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Man accused of causing fires

A 30-YEAR-OLD man was charged in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Friday with multiple counts of causing damage by fire and endangering property.

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Bodybuilders bring home six medals - two are gold

Although they would have preferred to compete at the 49th Central American and Caribbean Bodybuilding Championships earlier this month, the Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation made up for their absence with an impressive showing at the Miami Grand Prix Classic over the weekend.

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NPSA All-Stars: Moss named MVP

ANTHONY Moss couldn’t ask for a better transition from the basketball court to the softball playing field.

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Jonquel Jones scores 12 as Sun beat Sky in Game 1 of WNBA semis

CHICAGO (AP) — DeWanna Bonner had 15 points and Jonquel Jones scored 12 points with nine rebounds to lead the Connecticut to a 68-63 win over the Chicago Sky in Game 1 of their WNBA semifinals series last night.

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Murder accused charged with violating bail conditions

A MAN accused of murder was charged with violating the conditions of his bail in the Magistrate’s Court on Friday.

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Two taxi drivers face fraud related charges

TWO taxi drivers appeared in the Magistrate’s Court on Friday accused of several fraud related offences.

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Community service for woman who punched former boyfriend's lover

A 36-year-old woman who punched her former boyfriend’s lover in the face earlier this month was ordered on Friday to complete 150 hours of community service.

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‘15 percent rise’ hailed as exam results released

THERE was a 15 percent increase in the number of BGCSE candidates who received a C or higher in five or more subjects this year, according to Director of Education Marcellus Taylor.

Lyford Cay condo developer to move on ‘final approval’

The developer behind a controversial Lyford Cay condominium project yesterday said it will move forward to obtain “final approval” despite planning authorities requiring that the number of units be slashed by 30 percent.

Developer’s Abaco project in ‘high eight-figure’ sales

A Nassau-headquartered developer yesterday confirmed it is investing hundreds of millions in Abaco and the surrounding cays via two projects that are progressing “quite well”.

History of our nation

On December 19, 1962 a very significant international event occurred within the gates of Lyford Cay. President John F Kennedy - UK Prime Minister Macmillan and Canadian PM John Diefenbaker met and resulting from this meeting NATO's military position to the “cold war was established“.

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Murder accused admits damaging ankle monitor

A MAN was sent to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services yesterday after admitting to damaging his ankle monitor while on bail for murder.