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Search for man who jumped off cruise ship on Friday suspended

THE search was suspended on Friday for a 20-year-old man who jumped off the Carnival cruise ship Liberty west off Great Inagua.

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Teenager charged with murder, firearm offences

AN 18-year-old Bimini youth was charged in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court with a number of serious offences yesterday, including the murder of 20-year-old Seyon Williams, of South Bimini.

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BLTA congrats to Roberts

THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association congratulates Savannah Roberts, who helped the Hotchkiss Bearcats’ girls varsity team capture another New England championship with a stellar display of singles play in the finals against Andover on May 20.

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95 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19

The Ministry of Health reported on Tuesday that there are 95 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19.

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Bail denied to man accused of throwing acid

A 20-year-old man who was accused of throwing acid on a woman during an altercation last year was denied bail in Magistrates Court yesterday. Audley Martin was charged with causing harm and using a corrosive substance to harm Alanda Curtis on June 1

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24 new cases of COVID-19, three additional deaths

The Ministry of Health confirmed on Thursday that there are 24 new cases of COVID-19 and three additional COVID-19 related deaths.

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Charlotte, Buffalo headed to Bahamas Bowl

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Charlotte and Buffalo are headed to the Bahamas Bowl on December 20. The teams made the announcement yesterday, one week before most other schools find out their bowl destination. The Bahamas Bowl matchup is typically announce

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Man accused of unlawful sex with 13-year-old girl

A 20-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday after being charged with having unlawful sexual intercourse with a 13-year-old girl.

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Independence events coming up this week

EVENTS scheduled for this week include the Ultimate Gospel Music Experience from June 20 to June 23; A Rush to Independence on Friday, the Grand Bahama Regatta from June 21 to 23 and, on Saturday, an urban band performance in Bain Town, Theatre in the Park at Centreville Park, Culture in the Square in Rawson Square and the Bahamas Salsa Social Network’s ‘Dance for Life masquerade gala ball. On Sunday the Patronal Festival of the Anglican Diocese is being held, and prayers for the nation on the 40th Anniversary of Independence.

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GB police find firearm

FREEPORT – Drug Enforcement Unit officers have discovered a firearm and a number of bullets in the Arden Forest area on Tuesday.

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Forbes apologises for laughing to domestic abuse 'jest'

SOUTH Andros MP Picewell Forbes offered a public apology in the House of Assembly yesterday for his laughter after Tall Pines MP Leslie Miller joked in Parliament about abusing an ex-girlfriend on February 20 of this year.

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Arrest in connection with police officer shooting

POLICE have arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with murder and the attempted murder of a police officer.

Softball/volleyball notes

THE Wildcats are one win away from the title while the Marlins evened their series. Both series are scheduled to continue 7pm tonight at the Baillou Hills Complex.

Clubs and Societies 09/25/15

Bahamas Autism Awareness Campaign. - Nassau Airport Development (NAD) company has presented Reach Bahamas with a donation that included contributions made by generous passengers who recently traveled through Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA).

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES 04/24/2015

The directors and members of the Antique Auto Club of The Bahamas wish to take this opportunity to congratulate those children who took part in the 11th annual Art Competition held during the Annual Steak-Out and Car Show at Arawak Cay on March 21.

Clubs and societies 11/12/14

Cycling Club Bahamas. - Tomorrow – Give a Child a Ride bike ride and race, 6:30am in Pompey Square, Down Town Nassau, http://www.giveachildaride.com.

William ‘Knucklehead’ Johnson Cross Country Invitational was a success

THE sixth edition of the William “Knucklehead” Johnson Cross Country Invitational saw athletes come out in droves to compete at the Bahamas Golf Federations’s (BGF) Baillou Hills Sporting Complex Golf Course on Saturday morning.

Water Corp ‘pursues’ first price increase in 20 years

The Water & Sewerage Corporation (WSC) is “pursuing” its first price hike in nearly 20 years in a bid to narrow a profitability gap where it covers barely two-thirds of its operating costs.

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DeMarco and Bahamas earn 63-57 win over Red Raiders

Chris DeMarco got the first victory under his belt with the men’s national basketball team by pulling off a 63-57 decision over the Texas Tech Red Raiders at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium last night.

AID sales up 20% - but drop off imminent

A major Bahamian retailer says its 20 percent "better than normal" sales performance has given it sufficient optimism to move ahead with an $8.2m investment.