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Man to appeal new sentence for murder from 25 years ago

A FORMER death row inmate will return to the Court of Appeal in October to contest a new sentence imposed on him for a murder that occurred 25 years ago.

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GIBSON ALL SET FOR HIS BIGGEST ‘HURDLE’ BEFORE RIO OLYMPICS

Eugene, Oregon – Two athletes who came out of nowhere to earn their first major medals will be surrounded by four multiple medallists in the Prefontaine Classic men’s 400-metre hurdles on Saturday.

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16-year-old accused of murder

A 16-year-old was sent behind bars on Friday after being accused of killing a former convicted murderer who was out on bail awaiting retrial earlier this month.

Capital Group gives $50k to youth education

TO celebrate its fifth year in business, IX Capital donated $50,000 for youth education in Financial Services.

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'Die' Stubbs denied bail

STEPHEN “Die” Stubbs returned to Her Majesty’s Prison yesterday after his bail application, ahead of a double abetment to murder trial in the Supreme Court, was dismissed.

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Fantastic four receive their medals

It was a crowning moment for Team Bahamas on Saturday night at the Olympic Stadium.

Jon Saxx delights at 'Wine, Art and Jazz'

DESPITE inclement weather, the Wine, Art, and Jazz Festival "turned out a success", said organisers.

polling station confusion frustrates voters

polling station confusion frustrates voters By NOELLE NICOLLS Tribune Features Editor POLLING station confusion frustrated voters who turned out for early voting. One South Beach resident said she changed her vote at the last minute because she was so v

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Young achievers celebrated

JUNIOR Achievement (JA) Bahamas celebrated outstanding achievers, volunteers and schools this weekend.

Rev Diana Francis set to be honoured at awards banquet

THE Rev. Diana Francis is expected to be honoured on Saturday night when the Roadrunners Track Club hosts its 23rd annual Presentation and Awards Banquet at the Sandals Royal Bahamian hotel on West Bay Street.

Taxi fare hike officially announced

THE increase of taxi cab fares by 10 percent was officially announced at a press conference held at Baha Mar on Friday.

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No bail for man accused in bar fight

An ANDROS man, accused of harming two men at a bar on the island last month, has been denied bail ahead of his trial.

NHI enrolment up by a fifth amid pandemic

ENROLMENT in the National Health Insurance programme has increased by nearly 20 percent so far this year.According to NHI officials, the initiative’s popularity has “increased significantly” during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.“Following an initial

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21 Cubans intercepted by US coast guard

TWENTY-ONE Cuban migrants, including a young child, were taken to Grand Bahama on Monday after a go-fast vessel was intercepted on Sunday by the US Coast Guard in Bahamian waters.

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Oldtimers: Divers advance to best-of-7 championship series

WHEN the New Providence Oldtimers Softball Association’s best-of-seven championship series gets underway this weekend in the Archdeacon William Thompson Park at the Southern Recreation Grounds, the Quality Home Center Divers will be waiting on the Sharks.

Employers identify dozens of new hires

THE Director of Labour yesterday hailed the success of his department’s latest job fair, with major New Providence employers having identified dozens of potential hires.

BAMSI donates produce to health, police workers

The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) has donated fresh produce to healthcare workers and law enforcement in North Andros to show appreciation for their COVID-19 efforts. The gift, which included romaine lettuce, beets and oni

Madness of our entry requirements

There would be little doubt that Dr. Minnis' Administration and the COVID-19 task-force deserve our praise and heartfelt thanks for their superb handling of the extraordinary challenges facing our nation from the Coronavirus-19 pandemic.

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Cuban migrants rescued after vessel overturns

SIX Cuban migrants who risked their lives to reach Florida were rescued by a fishing vessel after their vessel overturned in Bahamian waters near Cay Sal.

Retail group: Xmas sales ‘up slightly’ against 2017

A BISX-listed retail group yesterday said same-store sales for most of its stores were “up slightly” over the Christmas seasom compared to the same period in 2017.