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Candidate’s silence on his $53m fortune

KEVIN King, the Kingdom Government Movement’s leader who is vying for the East Grand Bahama seat, yesterday evaded questions to clarify his declared net worth of $53,129,820.

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Probe begins over patient snubbed for wearing his shoes

HEALTH Minister Dr Duane Sands said yesterday a formal investigation is underway after a patient complained about being ordered to remove his shoes by a doctor before receiving treatment at Princess Margaret Hospital’s Dialysis Unit.The letter of com

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Rolle ‘not a good fit’ and should resign as president

FREEPORT businessman Darren Cooper believes Ian Rolle, president of the Grand Bahama Port Authority, is not “a good fit for the City of Freeport” and should resign.

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FNM elects Michael Pintard as new leader

THE Free National Movement elected Michael Pintard as its new leader Saturday evening, entrusting the Marco City MP with rebuilding and re-energising the organisation after its demoralising general election defeat.

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Tropical storm watch continues

CHIEF Meteorologist Basil Dean predicted heavy rainfall starting as early as today due to a disturbance in the Atlantic Ocean – which has since developed into Tropical Storm Fred.

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Sixteen dead after Haitian boat capsizes

SIXTEEN people are dead and 15 have been rescued after a Haitian refugee boat capsized off Abaco early on Saturday morning.

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'Super 60 Showdown/Hot 100 Bahamas Showcase' starts June 16

THE basketball prospect showcase culture in the country continues to develop and International Basketball Academy Bahamas looks to become one of the leaders in the field as its event grows in stature.IBA Bahamas and Get Me Recruited (GMR) will host t

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New stadium certified by the IAAF

IN an effort to keep the public abreast with the progression toward the Bahamas hosting the 2013 BTC Carifta Games, the local organising committee announced they would issue weekly updates.

Sports inbrief

THE College of the Bahamas is scheduled to hold another tryout session for grade 11 and 12 male soccer players 4pm Wednesday at the COB soccer field.

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Push for talks on reparations

FOLLOWING the unanimous adoption of an action plan to pursue reparations for African slavery and native genocide, CARICOM nations will now prepare for a June conference with Europe to negotiate the issue ahead of making a formal claim.

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Go Team Bahamas!

The Tribune’s senior sports reporter Brent Stubbs will be covering the IAAF World Indoor Championships in Sopot, Poland, March 7-9.

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Man denies any involvement over missing Peruvian woman

A MAN who raised concern over the whereabouts of his missing friend Nelly Alva yesterday denied any involvement with the 47-year-old woman’s disappearance.

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Govt sued over PI project ‘u-turn’

The Bahamian entrepreneur behind the proposed $2m renovation of Paradise Island's lighthouse yesterday said he refuses to continue "begging like a Jonser" after taking his battle with the Government to court.

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Five Bahamians set for NCAA showpiece

FIVE Bahamians are among the best athletes in the NCAA division one track and field as the season heads for its indoor showpiece. Sprinter Tynia Gaither and jumper Tamara Myers have qualified to represent their schools in two events for the Indoor Championships in Fayetteville, Arkansas, next week while Devynne Charlton, Shavez Hart and Latario Collie-Minns have also won places.

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DC Pratt set for 2nd round of training in Thailand

AS he looks to relocate in an effort to perfect his Muay Thai craft, DC Pratt is set to make his trek to Thailand for the second time this year to undergo elite level training in the sport.

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David Charlton to be inducted in Hall of Fame

DAVID Charlton, one of the most successful athletes turned coach in the Bahamas, will be returning to his alma mater for some unexpected business.

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Cynthia Mother Pratt Foundation donates supplies to Ministry of Health

“HUNDREDS” of cleaning supplies and utensils were donated to The Ministry of Health for clinics and other facilities throughout The Bahamas on Friday, from the Cynthia Mother Pratt Foundation, with help from supporters and sponsors in the United States.

'Far from over' on Royal Caribbean PI project

A former Bahamas National Trust (BNT) executive says environmental advocates were able to make "progress" in raising their concerns at last week's hearing on Royal Caribbean's Paradise Island project, adding: "This is far from over."

Royal Caribbean 'went above and beyond' on PI questions

Royal Caribbean was yesterday said to be "comfortable" all environmental concerns surrounding its Paradise Island project have been addressed after activists pronounced themselves satisfied with its wastewater treatment solution.

Sports Notes

THE New Providence Volleyball Association will continue its regular season action tonight with another double header at the DW Davis Gymnasium, followed by a pair of games on Sunday at the same venue.