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What is oil rig doing near Abaco?

GOVERNMENT officials yesterday said they had no knowledge of a floating oil rig in waters in the northern Bahamas after aerial photographs emerged on social media appearing to show one to have been stationary for three days 20 miles south of Abaco.

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20-year-old woman found dead in suspected suicide

GRAND Bahama Police are investigating an apparent suicide after a young woman was found dead on Wednesday morning at a residence in Jones Town in Eight Mile Rock.

Two new schools promised for San Salvador

THE Government is preparing to construct state-of-the-art primary and secondary schools on 20 acres of land in San Salvador, with construction set to begin this summer.

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Man accused over murder

A MAN was charged in Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with the shooting death of 20-year-old Welji Noel in Carmichael earlier this month.

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Man stands accused of cutting woman's throat

A MAN was arraigned at the Magistrate’s court yesterday in connection with the murder of Kitley St Brave, a 20-year-old mother of two. Gibson Raphael, 27, appeared in Court One, Nassau Street, to face the charges.

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FNM claim Urban Renewal staff about to be fired

FNM claim Urban Renewal staff about to be fired THE opposition Free National Movement claims that the government is about to fire more than 20 staff from various Urban Renewal centres. In a statement issued last night, the party said: "It has come to the

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THE Bahamas Scholastic Athletic Association completed its best-of-three volleyball championships on Tuesday at the Tom “The Bird” Grant in Yellow Elder.

Shipping firms to relocate today

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net ALL shipping companies will have their operations relocated to the new container port at Arawak Cay as of today, Tribune Business has been informed. One shipping executive told Trib

Full day cancer clinic launched

Full day cancer clinic launched On Tuesday January 31, the Cancer Centre Bahamas, (TCC), launched a full day cancer clinic in Providenciales to provide care to the population of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI). Over 20 patients were seen by Professor

Full day cancer clinic launched

Full day cancer clinic launched On Tuesday January 31, the Cancer Centre Bahamas, (TCC), launched a full day cancer clinic in Providenciales to provide care to the population of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI). Over 20 patients were seen by Professor

Full day cancer clinic launched

Full day cancer clinic launched On Tuesday January 31, the Cancer Centre Bahamas, (TCC), launched a full day cancer clinic in Providenciales to provide care to the population of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI). Over 20 patients were seen by Professor

Sandals proposes Bahamasair change

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net SANDALS has been in discussions with Bahamasair over the airline adjusting its flight schedule into Exuma to facilitate more arrivals, a move which could translate into millions of

Sandals proposes Bahamasair change

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net SANDALS has been in discussions with Bahamasair over the airline adjusting its flight schedule into Exuma to facilitate more arrivals, a move which could translate into millions of

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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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Serial sex offender Sidney Cooper charged with indecent exposure

SERIAL sex offender Sidney Cooper was charged with indecent exposure and released on bail Wednesday after allegedly flashing his privates and making unwanted sexual advances to a woman on Christmas Eve.

More than 100 entries to ‘Bahamian ting’ contest

ENTRIES from 124 talented singers, songwriters and musicians from throughout The Bahamas have been received by the Ministry of Tourism for its ‘Da Bahamian Ting’ song competition.

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Six months probation for unlawful possession charge

A 20-year-old man was charged with unlawful possession in the Magistrate’s Court on Friday.

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Man admits stealing more than $7,000

A 20-year-old man admitted stealing more than $7,000 from his friend’s uncle.

Name and shame the delinquents

Very clearly the cash-flow of Government is under serious pressure but when this is allowed to continue hundreds of millions could be collected from the hundreds who are delinquent in paying their bills.

Crawfish season close ‘one of best in 20 years’

BAHAMIAN fishermen yesterday described the recent crawfish season as “one of the best in a long time”, attributing this to the Defence Force stepping up its fight against poachers.