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Decades in jail for killers of ZNS host

THE KILLERS of a ZNS broadcaster were yesterday sentenced to decades in jail.

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HOUSE HALTED BY FNM PROTEST: Speaker suspends business as MPs chant ‘answer the questions'

THE House of Assembly was suspended yesterday morning after a screaming match erupted when Opposition Leader Michael Pintard chastised the government for avoiding the question and answer period in Parliament.

Injunction on blood transfusions

The New York Times has posted a digital version of a June 12, 1977 article regarding the death of one Nathan H. Knorr on the Internet. Unbeknownst to most Bahamians, Knorr was the third president of the US based Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society - succeeding Judge Joseph Rutherford in 1942.

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Man denies handgun attack

A MAN was denied bail in court yesterday after being accused of assaulting another man with a handgun.

Ellianne Higgs earns 1st place in Laser Fleet

THE KPMG Youth Winter Olympics, now in its ninth year, kicked off the Bahamas National Sailing School’s 2023 season with the first major junior sailing regatta over the weekend in Montagu Bay.

Fourteen coaches, administrators take advantage of Sports Visitor Programme

A TOTAL of 14 coaches and administrators - seven males and seven females - will be the recipients of a fully funded exchange to benefit the development of Bahamian youths in track and field through the United States Embassy’s Bridging the Gap Sports Visitor Programme.

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ALICIA WALLACE: Getting the most out of conferences and workshops

IN many areas of work and study, there are conferences, workshops, trainings, and summits of all sizes that bring people together to hear from experts, share ideas, and make decisions about the way forward.

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As the year heats up, BPL shares tips on energy and cost savings

WITH spring fast approaching, Bahamas Power and Light officials are advising consumers to “get in the habit of practising energy consumption” to avoid increased electricity costs.

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Tourism Minister calls Minnis’ Bahamasair comments ‘irresponsible’

TOURISM, Aviation and Investments Minister Chester Cooper said former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis was “irresponsible” when he told parliamentarians on Monday that millions of dollars were missing from Bahamasair.

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BPL to re-enter hedging via 15% fuel cost lock-in

Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) yesterday signalled its intent to re-enter the fuel hedging market just one day after the Prime Minister sought to discredit how the strategy was employed by the former administration.

New construction permits off 20% due to commercial drop

The value of new construction permits issued in the 2022 third quarter fell by almost 20 percent year-over-year due to a significant drop-off in new commercial projects, it was disclosed yesterday.

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‘Worryingly low’ graduation’s blow to high-value economy

The Bahamas’ ability to develop high-value industries and diversify its economy are impaired by “worryingly low” graduation rates at its sole university with just 7 percent of students studying science and technology-related courses.

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Man fined for causing injury and damaging car

A MAN was fined in court yesterday and ordered to financially compensate a man he admitted to injuring and damaging his car on Arawak Cay.

The Bahamas has enough US fast food chains

We are crossing a dangerous threshold. At risk is not only the nation’s veritable blood pressure, but Nassau’s sociocultural integrity.

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Man accused of raping a woman during home invasion denied bail

A MAN was remanded yesterday accused of the rape of a woman during a home invasion last month. Kumar Lloyd, 28, faced Magistrate Samuel McKinney on charges of rape, burglary and two counts of armed robbery.

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Two denied bail over violent robbery pending status check

TWO MEN were sent to prison after being accused of a violent robbery on West Bay Street earlier this month.

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Scoring King: James passes Abdul-Jabbar for NBA points mark

LeBron James is the NBA’s new career scoring leader.

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Tennis ace Justin Roberts looking forward to productive season

AFTER sitting out for the past two months and-a-half with an injury, the Bahamas’ top ranked international tennis player Justin Roberts is back and is looking forward to a productive season this year.

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Biel: Mariposa Gold Drops emerge victorious again

THE Mariposa Gold Drops emerged victorious for the second time this year in Bahamas Interscholastic Equestrian League (BIEL) competition.

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Return of Chickcharney Challenge has ‘decent turn out’

THE Chickcharney Challenge’s ‘return’ is now officially in the books, with event organisers already setting their sights on a possible relay event which they hope can be held in tandem with the country’s upcoming 50th anniversary of Independence celebrations.