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Court orders police to reconsider promotion

A SUPREME Court judge has ordered the Royal Bahamas Police Force to “properly consider” a constable’s previously overlooked application for promotion to corporal.Justice Indra Charles, in an October 11 written ruling, ordered that P/C Delmar Taylor a

Wave of outages amid ‘generation challenges’

BAHAMAS Power and Light (BPL) yesterday announced “outage rotations” throughout New Providence as the corporation continues to grapple with “generation challenges” at its power stations.

Munroe orders prison chief placed on leave

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe announced in a press statement yesterday that Corrections Commissioner Charles Murphy has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation into matters at the prison, including the handling of a prisoner who caught COVID-19 during lock-up.

WILL CHARLES BE OUR LAST KING?

PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis said on Friday that his administration will let Bahamians decide whether The Bahamas should transition into a republic amid reignited discussion over the issue following Queen Elizabeth II’s death.

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THE Bahamas Rugby Union is scheduled to continue its Heineken Cup regular season at the Winton Rugby Centre 3pm Saturday when the Buccaneers take on Freeport. The early kick off is because Freeport has to catch a 6pm flight back to Grand Bahama.

Prince Charles witnessed last day as a British colony

PRINCE Charles enjoyed the Bahamas’ last day as a British colony, hosting a formal reception at Government House for dignitaries from 52 countries overseeing the end of over 300 years of British sovereignty.

Haitian community comment on ‘tragic loss’ of Jean Rony

JEAN Rony Jean-Charles’ legal trials symbolised hope for many residents of Haitian descent.

Call for King Charles III to acknowledge and apologise for ‘horrific impacts’ of colonisation

THE Bahamas has joined 12 other countries in demanding that incoming monarch King Charles III apologise and make reparations for the previous oppression and enslavement of indigenous people.

Car flips over on Prince Charles Drive

This car overturned early Tuesday morning on Prince Charles Drive and crashed into the wall of the Anglican Church of the Epiphany.

Prince Charles voted in to lead the Commonwealth, succeeding the Queen

LONDON, England -- The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) wrapped up days of high-level intense sessions and agreed that His Royal Highness Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales, 69, succeeds his mother Queen Elizabeth II as head of the Commonwealth of Nations.

Govt files urgent appeal against Jean Rony ruling

THE GOVERNMENT on Friday filed an urgent appeal against Justice Gregory Hilton's landmark ruling on Bahamas-born deportee Jean Rony Jean-Charles, making its case that the administration of good governance could be significantly affected.

'All Together Regatta' to transform Montagu

One week after the 40 years of Independence celebrations kick off with the naming of the Sir Sidney Poitier Bridge, the committee will transform Montagu Bay into the largest sporting spectacular when the Jubilee Regatta takes place November 10-11.

Footcare provider targets new investor capital raise

A BAHAMIAN footcare provider plans to tap its investors for further equity this summer as it pushes forward with further expansion following an initial roll-out that “surpassed expectations”.

BAISS Softball: Cougars making presence felt

THE Charles W Saunders Cougars are making their presence felt in the Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools’ softball league.

PM to attend Coronation Service of King Charles III

The Office of the Prime Minister announced that Prime Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis would be departing today (Saturday) and joining leaders from around the world to attend the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.

BTC franchises to create 120 jobs by year-end

By NEIL HARTNELL

Suspect in double murder trial taken to hospital

ONE of four men on trial for a double murder was rushed to hospital yesterday after experiencing an apparent asthma attack.

Big Red Machine rolls to championship round

The St Augustine’s College Big Red Machine once again took the spotlight on day two of the Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools softball playoffs as both boys teams advanced to the championship round.

Minister says ‘we are a country of laws’ after man was locked up unlawfully for more than six years

IMMIGRATION Minister Elsworth Johnson said “we are a country of laws” after the Supreme Court awarded a record amount in damages to a Kenyan who was unlawfully detained at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre for six-and-a-half-years where he endured cruel and inhumane treatment.

Gibson criticism sent to complaints unit

THE Police Service Commission has referred Shane Gibson’s criticism that an officer who played a key investigatory role in his criminal case last year has been promoted to the Police Complaints Unit. Rev Dr Philip Stubbs, chairman of the commission,

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