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Bannister: No cap on WSC contract approval

FORMER Works Minister Desmond Bannister testified that the Water and Sewerage Corporation’s (WSC) board was not legally required to refer contracts over $250,000 for ministerial approval during his last day of testimony in the bribery and fraud trial of Long Island MP Adrian Gibson and five others.

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Stingers on a mission for another title

ALTHOUGH they basically have a new team, Sunland Baptist Academy Stingers’ head coach Jay Philippe said the mission coming from Grand Bahamian is the same - to win another Hugh Campbell Basketball Classic title.

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Bahamas Baptist Sports Federation officially launched

OVER the weekend, the Bahamas Baptist Sports Federation was officially launched.

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Man denied bail over accessory charge

A MAN was imprisoned yesterday after he was accused of being an accessory to the murder of a man in Chippingham during a car theft earlier this month.

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15-YEAR-OLD BOY IS KILLED BY GUNMAN: Brother watches on as younger sibling shot dead in street

A FIFTEEN-year-old boy is the victim of the country’s latest homicide, bringing the murder count for the year to 26.

‘Absolutely untrue’ DARE influenced by FTX, Deltec

THE Securities Commission’s top executive yesterday slammed as “absolutely untrue” assertions that The Bahamas’ key digital assets law was influenced to benefit FTX and a local international bank.

Opposition fearing revenue loss on corporate tax delay

THE Opposition’s leader yesterday voiced concern The Bahamas may miss out on significant tax revenues, and lose business, from delays in implementing the 15 percent minimum global corporate tax.

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Young mother in Grand Bahama car crash dies in hospital

A YOUNG mother who suffered severe injuries after a car crash in Grand Bahama earlier this month died in hospital on Friday.

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GOVT RULES SET ON CITIZENSHIP DNA – Darville: Details ‘soon’ after ruling by Privy Council

THE Davis administration has finalised its genetic testing protocols for people affected by last year’s landmark Privy Council ruling and will soon release more details about the procedures, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said on Friday.

Hugh Campbell Classic ‘off to sizzling start’

THE prestigious Hugh Campbell Basketball Classic got off to a sizzling start as some of the top senior boys’ teams made their early statements over the weekend at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium.

Sprinter Zion on a roll, Nairn and Russell ready for the world

WHILE sprinter Zion Campbell left his mark on the National Junior College Athletic Association, long jumper LaQuan Nairn and quarter-miler Alonzo Russell are preparing for next month’s World Indoor Championships.

Bahamas Mantas water polo team 6th overall in South Florida tournament

DESPITE not carrying his best team, coach Laszlo Borbely said he was still pleased with the efforts of his Bahamas Mantas water polo team at the South Florida Tournament over the weekend.

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Pilot walks away from charter plane crash

A BAHAMIAN pilot escaped serious injury on Saturday after his plane crashed, bursting into flames off Coral Harbour Road when attempting to take off from Lynden Pindling International Airport.

Free press and freedom of speech

PLEASE allow me a little space in your esteemed publication to express a few thoughts on the recent remarks made by Prime Minister Philip Davis on how the media reports on murder cases in the Bahamas.

Market Slope move to unlock vendor sales

The Government senator leading downtown Nassau's overhaul has promised to create new vendor opportunities through the pedestrianisation of Market Slope.

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Educators honoured for efforts to reduce HIV infections, prevent teen pregnancy

MORE than 90 educators across the country were honoured on Friday for their efforts to reduce HIV infections among adolescents and prevent teen pregnancy.

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Woman charged with causing harm

A WOMAN was granted $2,500 bail on Friday after she was accused of injuring someone in an argument earlier this month

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Freeport man wanted by police has been captured

A Freeport man who was wanted in connection with a murder has been captured, police have reported.

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Pilot national apprenticeship programme for high-demand fields set for September launch

LABOUR and Public Services Minister Pia Glover-Rolle said a pilot National Apprenticeship Programme involving paid training and devel- opment opportunities in high-demand fields will be launched in September.

Multi-million project aiming to revive ‘forgotten’ east Nassau

THE developers behind a “multi-million” dollar mixed-use project to the Solomon Springs Plaza’s rear yesterday voiced optimism it will help revive a “forgotten” eastern New Providence if approved.