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Cutlass victim tells lawyer she has screw loose

A MAN testifying in Supreme Court about an attack on his life by a cutlass-wielding man told the defending attorney cross-examining him yesterday that she had a screw loose in her head.

Concerns over transport system and disabled access

A FRENCH couple back on vacation in New Providence since their first visit two years ago had expected to see an improvement in public transport and improved facilities for pedestrians with a change in government.

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'Great experience' for Georgette Rolle

THE pressure of carrying the Bahamas’ representation on her shoulders was a little too much for Georgette Rolle to handle at the second annual Pure Silk Bahamas LPGA Golf Classic at the Ocean Golf Course on Paradise Island over the weekend.

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Auto dealers optimistic 2023's 40% surge keeps momentum

A Bahamian new auto dealer yesterday voiced optimism that price stability and better availability will further boost sales in 2024 following a 40 percent year-over-year surge for the first 11 months last year.

Uncertainty rules over cleaning supply restock

Pharmacies and food stores yesterday said they remain uncertain as to when full supplies of Lysol or hand sanitiser will be restored to their shelves amid the coronavirus pandemic. Raymond Albury, the Prescription Centre Pharmacy’s general manager,

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Wildcats win in grand style

The New Providence Softball Association champions Sunshine Auto Wildcats capped off a perfect run over the weekend to win the Bahamas Softball Federation’s 2018 Eddie Ford ladies’ national title.They did it in grand style last night in the Banker’s F

Commission not impressed by BDC's performance appraisals

THE Public Service Commission was “not impressed” by recent Bahamas Department of Corrections’ performance appraisals, according to a national security official who advised department heads not to let their feelings sway the process. Eugene Poitier,

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Chris Brown Invitational: American 400 specialist to compete in the 200m

WHILE they have been rivals on the track, American 400 metre specialist LaShawn Merritt said he and Chris ‘Fireman’ Brown have forged such a close relationship that he would not miss the opportunity to come to the Bahamas to participate in his Invitational.

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Kirani stuns 'Golden Knights'

Chris “Fireman” Brown stood with keen interest as he watched Grenada’s Kirani James heat up the Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium to highlight an action-filled evening in his inaugural Chris Brown Bahamas Invitational.

Crusaders earn 9-3 win over Comets

THE CRUSADERS took one step closer to the junior boys BAISS pennant with a convincing 9-3 win against the Queen’s College Comets yesterday, the victory taking the Nassau Christian Academy side’s record for the season to 4-1.

Good stewards

By Rev. Canon S. Sebastian Campbell

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Bianca Stuart jumps into final

GOLD Coast, Australia: All it took was one jump for Bianca 'BB' Stuart to soar her way into the final of the women's long jump at the XXI Commonwealth Games on Wednesday at the Carrara Stadium.

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Gov't 'right sizing' real estate-tied Stamp Duty

THE Bahamas Real Estate Association's (BREA) president yesterday said the Government was likely "right sizing" its projections for real estate-related Stamp Tax collections, given that this was projected to decline by almost $45 million year-over-year during the 2012-2013 fiscal period.

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Trevorvano: Why I'm not at Moscow championships

"There was an issue and I have to respond to it," Bahamian athlete tells The Tribune about why he is not at the IAAF games.

Ex-owner takes '100% responsibility' for Robin Hood closure

The defunct Robin Hood retail chain’s owner yesterday said he was personally “100 per cent responsible for the failure”, adding that he had a choice between “brain surgery” of returning to retail.

Law forces some scrap dealers out

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net NEW legislation governing the scrap metal industry has proven to be too onerous for at least one dealer who has quit the business, telling Tribune Business yesterday: "It was costin

Dealing with your psycho ex

Dealing with your psycho ex By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Reporter WHAT was once a fairy tale has turned into a nightmare. The person with whom you once shared love and laughter has turned into someone you no longer recognise, someone who harasses an

No GB jobless survey till 2021

The Department of Statistics may not undertake a survey of Grand Bahama’s jobless levels until May 2021, its acting director revealed yesterday.Leona Wilson explained that a combination of post-Hurricane Dorian fall-out, with the Department’s Grand B

Haiti denies FNM 'vote ploy'

Haiti denies FNM 'vote ploy' By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net HAITI'S president Michel Martelly did not intend to interfere in Bahamian politics when he told Haitian-Bahamians to identify "who is on their side" in the upcoming general elections, H