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Probation for punching father unconscious

A 20-year-old, who punched his father unconscious last month during a domestic dispute, was put on probation for six months.

Maritime Authority 'confident' of growth despite downturn

THE Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) is “confident” it will enjoy growth in 2018 despite the current “downturn” in market conditions and increased competition from other registries. The BMA, in its 2017 annual report, said its income had increased sl

SPORTS NOTES

JACOBI Bain is the 4th seed in the Dr Oetker Junior Trophy main draw underway in Bucharest, Romania, May 20-28.

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Jury directed to clear officers accused over Aaron Rolle death

CONSTABLES Akiel Smith and Carl Smith were acquitted yesterday of manslaughter charges related to the 2013 death of 20-year-old Aaron Rolle after a judge directed jurors to acquit them.

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John Bull confirms ‘temporary’ layoffs

IN a statement confirming the “temporary” layoffs of all team members, luxury retailer John Bull said the economic crisis brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic is something many people have not seen in their lifetime.

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70 still in shelters

AN estimated 70 people are still in shelters in New Providence some nine months after Hurricane Dorian, according to Social Services Minister Frankie Campbell.

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Brother slaps sister in the face

A 28-year-old man who slapped his younger sister in the face was charged with assault yesterday. Police arrested Jermaine Smith Jr after his sister reported him for slapping her in the face sometime around 12.20pm on July 20. Smith Jr admitted to t

Abaco conference to focus on airlift, jobs

The 15th annual Abaco Business Outlook (ABO) conference will address the island’s economic challenges, including reduced airlift and high unemployment, when it is held next Thursday.The forum, which will take place on Thursday, September 20, at the A

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Woman accused of stealing thousands from bank accounts

A “female wanted” suspect was charged on Friday in connection with allegations that she befriended elderly persons and later stole thousands of dollars from their bank accounts.

Ayton leads Suns to 133-104 blowout of Mavericks

DALLAS (AP) — Devin Booker scored 20 of his 32 points in a decisive third quarter, Deandre Ayton had a season-high 31 points and the Phoenix Suns never trailed in a 133-104 dismantling of the Dallas Mavericks last night.

A 20th birthday worth celebrating

There are many non-profit organisations that have fought bravely to preserve the rights of Bahamian citizens, one such organisation is the Coalition To Save Clifton (CSC). This awesome body of proud Bahamians, have throughout the course of 20 years, worked tirelessly to ensure that what rightfully should be enjoyed by Bahamians, is indeed given to them and not others.

I would ignore this private study group

Bahamians may be alarmed at a headline calling our corporate tax the world’s most “corrosive”—according to the Corporate Tax Haven Index 2019.

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Art therapy for mental health recovery

Bahamian public encouraged to support Sandilands programme

Clients at the Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre (SRC) will enjoy the benefits of art therapy as Bahamian multidisciplinary artist Kelley Knowles–Charlow is partnering with the Sandilands Occupational Therapy Department to host the first annual art competition for patients and residents of the institution.

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Court of appeal reserves its decision on acting chief justice

THE Court of Appeal has reserved its decision on whether or not the acting chief justice was right to find that two police officers had no case to answer concerning the 2013 death of 20-year-old Aaron Rolle.

Royal Bahamian boost from Antigua closure

Sandals Royal Bahamian yesterday said the temporary closure of the all-inclusive chain’s Antigua property had steered more business to the Cable Beach-based resort, with the “biggest impact” expected in early December.Gary Williams, Sandals Royal Bah

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Man questioned over first murders of year

A 20-YEAR-OLD man is assisting with the police investigation into the first two murders of 2013.

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Pair charged with three robberies

TWO men accused of committing three robberies last month were arraigned in Magistrates Court yesterday afternoon.

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Agricultural school costs triple - but minister says that Bahamian people will afford it

ESTIMATED costs for the proposed Agriculture and Marine Sciences school have tripled as officials work to finalise plans for the vocational institute set to open next year.

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Man shot in head was awaiting murder retrial

A 20-year-old man, awaiting retrial for murder, was the country’s 88th murder victim of the year.

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Mitchell: It could have been handled differently

WHEN asked about Prime Minister Christie’s statement, Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said that things could have been handled differently.