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Minnis warns country will be hurt by further downgrade by Moody’s

A FURTHER downgrade from international credit rating agency Moody’s would “hurt our country immensely”, Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr Hubert Minnis said yesterday.

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High security as VP roadshow rolls into Nassau

WHEN US Vice President Kamala Harris visited The Bahamas yesterday, some residents found themselves in the middle of one of the most tightly choreographed security operations in the world.

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UPDATED – Dr Sands: None of the 17 injured in party shooting have died

HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands said none of the 17 people injured during a shooting incident early this morning at Montel Heights have died.

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‘No plans’ to move Junkanoo off Bay Street

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said the government is not considering moving the annual Junkanoo parades to another location, describing Bay Street as the essence of Junkanoo.

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Haiti quake kills at least 11, injures others

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Emergency teams worked to provide relief in Haiti on Sunday after a magnitude 5.9 earthquake killed at least 11 people and left several injured.

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Three shot dead by police after officer ‘ambushed’

POLICE shot and killed three men on Cowpen Road on Saturday, after an officer was “ambushed” by a gunman.

AML donates $275k to aid staff, Dorian relief

AML Foods yesterday said it has donated more than $275,000 to support both Hurricane Dorian relief efforts and its 275 impacted employees in Grand Bahama.The BISX-listed food retail and franchise group said some $200,000 had been allocated to support

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Dames: We can keep law and order

AMID a spate of gun violence and fears of a gang war, National Security Minister Marvin Dames expressed confidence that the police force can maintain law and order.

Leadership conference to be held

THE annual Global Leadership Conference Simulcast (LEAD 2017) in celebration of “World Leadership Day” will be hosted by the University of The West Indies Open Campus Bahamas (UWIOC) on February 8.

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On Da Hook

AROUND 300 people are expected to particpate in the Extreme Kayak Fishing Tournament in Grand Bahama from April 20 to 23, an event which combines big game fishing with kayaking for a $10,000 prize.

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UPDATED: Cruise ship carrying persons with coronavirus 'will not be permitted to dock'

4.20pm UPDATE: Ministry of Transport has released the following statement on the Braemar cruise ship:

Sixth annual Miracle Treat Day to support children with sickle cell disease

Dairy Queen is calling on all to help make miracles for children with sickle cell disease. On Thursday, July 25, Miracle Treat Day 2019, DQ will donate $2 from every Blizzard treat sold to the Bahamas Sickle Cell Association.

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Ann Marie Davis urges victims - speak out

THE Office of the Spouse will reach out to victims of sexual violence and domestic abuse and partner with organisations in the coming weeks in its continued and committed fight against these issues.

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When will contractors get money they’re due?

FREE National Movement Leader Michael Pintard said the Davis administration should be clearer about when contractors who had agreements with the Bahamas Parks and Public Beaches Authority will be paid monies owed to them.

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Shaunae storms into 400m final

After a slow start, defending champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo stormed back in the latter part of the race to secure her berth in the women’s 400m final at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.

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Reader reaction to Blue Hole sale risk

FOLLOWING the news that the land around Dean’s Blue Hole in Long island may be sold and developed into a resort, Tribune readers responded with outrage and disbelief.

Colour Run makes a splash

AFTER a great success in Nassau, the organisers of the 242 Colour Run have now committed to hosting the event in Freeport and Abaco before the year’s end.

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Christie fails to address international trip cost

PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday went into great detail to explain his trip to Sri Lanka with stops in London and Rome, but failed to address the mounting concerns over its cost to taxpayers.

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Torta reels in a victory

NO ONE enjoyed the first Bahamas Billfish Championship (BBC) tournament at Green Turtle Cay more than Joe Possillico, owner of the winning boat, Torta.

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Bahamian entrepreneurs win $25,000 grant

TWO Bahamian entrepreneurs yesterday received a $25,000 grant to start their own businesses courtesy of a self-start funding programme from the country's largest web shop operator.