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Man dies in suspected hit and run

POLICE are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man, who was found lying in the road with “multiple injuries” early Saturday morning. Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police Stephen Dean said police “are leaning toward” classif

'Why no closer to an answer?'

FNM chairman Darron Cash has questioned why NIB is no closer to determining whether Mr Cargill should be re-instated or terminated from his post.

Violent crime up 1% - but overall levels fall

THE number of violent crimes in The Bahamas rose by one per cent against the same period last year, according to police statistics.

Three men held over body find

POLICE have three men in custody in connection with the discovery of the body of 17-year-old Altaranika Young.

Man's body set on fire

A MAN was shot and set on fire in a Honda Civic yesterday afternoon becoming the country’s latest murder victim.

Bahamas in US report on forced labour and sex trafficking

THE BAHAMAS is still a destination, source, and transit country for men, women, and children subjected to forced labour and sex trafficking, according to a US state department report.

Fourth tropical storm of the season named

A TROPICAL system that moved off the coast of Africa last weekend has become the fourth tropical storm of the 2013 Atlantic season.

Murder count over 2012 total

TWO Boxing Day murders and the decomposed bodies of two persons found in Andros last week has taken the country’s murder count for the year to one death past 2012’s total.

Investigation underway over police officer’s death

GRAND Bahama’s Rand Memorial Hospital Administrator Catherine Weech has confirmed to The Tribune that there is an investigation underway to determine how a police officer died at the hospital last weekend after being treated for an ankle injury.

Christian Council on remarriage?

I took note of Bahamas Christian Council (BCC) President Bishop Delton Fernander’s statement concerning support for the tightening of laws against rape between legal separation and divorce. In the rarest of rare cases would a level-headed woman give up her body to an estranged husband who has deep pockets. In such a case, the philandering estranged hubby would use his finances to blackmail the financially distressed woman. In the case of physical coercion, it should definitely be classified as rape.

Book review: Dr Leslie Minus offers exciting, refreshing reflection on the life of Jacob

IS it correct to suggest that Jacob stole the birthright of Esau? Was the place of the burial of Rachel the same as the birth of Christ? If so, what was its original name? What is the prophetic connection between the reconciliation of Esau and Jacob…and 9/11? Is prosperity always the result of divine blessing?

Landfill ‘urgent health hazard’

THE New Providence Landfill has been classified as an “urgent public health hazard” presenting a “chronic health risk” to those operating in and around its vicinity, according to a report compiled by the Pan American Health Organisation/World Health Organisation and submitted to the former Christie administration at the end of April.

FATCA regulations ‘push’ Bahamas in Gov’t deal heading

The Bahamas will likely see “a bit of a push” to comply with the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) through an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA), as this seems to impose less onerous reporting requirements on its core wealth management business.

Six years of negotiations for social workers near an end

FREEPORT – John Pinder, president of the Bahamas Public Services Union, announced that the much anticipated career path for social workers is in its final draft after six years of negotiations.

Right and wrong

I wish to bring it to your reader’s attention that in this giving season we should all try to be as generous as we can as there are many among us who are on hard times. This is reflected in our crime statistics as many misguided persons take the only path they are able, to get “their share”.

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