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Told to pay $600 for officer assault

A 20-year-old man was ordered to pay $600 or face two months in prison after he assaulted a police officer last month. Anderson Domalien appeared before Senior Magistrate Derence Rolle-Davis charged with assaulting a police officer, using obscene la

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"Airbnb's just a pain for boutique operators"

AIRBNB has become a “proverbial pain in the butt” for boutique resort operators, the Bahamas Out Island Promotion Board’s (BOIPB) president said yesterday.Dr Keenan Larry Carroll, owner of the Sandpiper Inn, said: “Airbnb is a vexing problem that we

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Japanese grant helps disaster management

THE National Emergency Management Agency has received the remainder of equipment which is part of a $1.8 million Japanese grant aid project to The Bahamas in support of the country’s disaster management programme.

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• Ya Hear the Track Road Theatre is gearing up to present an exciting stage play in Nassau next week? John Buchan’s “39 Steps” comedic spy drama adapted by Patrick Barlow will be shown at the Dundas Theatre from November 20 - 23. The show will feature Bahamian entertainers Leslie Ellis-Tynes, Gail Hanna, Glenn Sherman, Jr and Rossano Deal. Show time is 8pm.

Unnecessary and avoidable danger to patients at PMH

I WAS recently an in-patient at PMH. I quickly observed that young doctors, I believe interns, were on uninterrupted duty, which they refer to as being "on call", for 32-36 hours at a time without respite or going home. One could easily tell after 15-20 hours that they were absolutely exhausted and essentially out on their feet.

FBO operator expands LPIA hangars, ramp

Odyssey Aviation, the Fixed Based Operation (FBO) for private aircraft, has signed a contract with Island Industries (Bahamas) to construct its new 20,000 square foot hangar at the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA).Groundwork is already un

Financial firm marks its 10th anniversary

A Bahamian financial services provider with over $800m in assets under administration has enjoyed a socially-distanced 10th anniversary celebration due to COVID-19. Sean K Longley, Leno’s founder and president, said: “Ten years ago, when we had look

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FR Remy David dies in Florida aged 81

FR Remy David died in a Florida hospital on Sunday, He was 81 years old. Ordained in Nassau in 1968, he celebrated his 50th anniversary as a priest on June 31 last year.

$64M INVESTED IN PORT TO-DATE

By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net THE ARAWAK Cay Port Development Company said yesterday $64 million has so far been spent for the port's construction and that of the inland break-bulk facility at Gladstone Road, it

The world's strongest earthquakes and tsunamis

(AP) - A look at the world's strongest earthquakes and tsunamis since 1976: March 20, 2012: A 7.4-magnitude quake with an epicenter in Guerrero state shakes central southern Mexico, swaying buildings in Mexico City. March 11, 2011: A magnitude 8.9 quake

The crime problem

According to all of the essential facts and pieces that are now in, and some of which consists of:

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Man accused over firearms and ammunition

A MAN was granted bail in Magistrate’s Court yesterday on charges of firearm and ammunition possession.

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Man remanded on charge of raping teen

A 28-YEAR-OLD man was sent to prison yesterday after he allegedly raped a 17-year-old girl last December.

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Man gets prison for drug possession

FREEPORT – A Freeport man was convicted and sentenced to four years in prison for possession of dangerous drugs.

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Ministry of Tourism & Aviation statement on COVID-19

THE Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation has released the following statement on the COVID-19 crisis:

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Mother charged with abusing her baby gets $8,000 bail

A MOTHER, accused of abusing her nine-month-old son during the summer, was given $5,000 bail.

Freeport and prison system

There is a serious complaint about prisoners being transported to Freeport in order to attend court in a timely manner.

THUNDERSTORM WARNING: Nassau 10.21am - 12.20pm Tuesday

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Status hearing for trio in armed robbery trial

THREE men awaiting trial for armed robbery appeared in the Supreme Court yesterday for a status hearing.

. . . but will it be enough?

THE announcement of the success by Shell to provide LNG to BP&L and reduced KW rates is certainly good news but…