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Abaco conference to focus on airlift, jobs

The 15th annual Abaco Business Outlook (ABO) conference will address the island’s economic challenges, including reduced airlift and high unemployment, when it is held next Thursday.The forum, which will take place on Thursday, September 20, at the A

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Back to where it all began for Commissioner

Police Commissioner Anthony Ferguson took a trip down memory lane last week making an official visit to his Alma Mater LN Coakley High School in his native Exuma. On his arrival at the school, Commissioner Ferguson was welcomed by staff and then tre

Doctors names top RBC chief to board

Royal Bank of Canada’s (RBC) Bahamian managing director has been appointed to Doctors Hospital’s board of directors.“We consider ourselves most fortunate to have someone with Nat Beneby’s experience and expertise in the financial world join Doctors H

Ebenezer Union Baptist celebrates 127th anniversary

Rev Stephen Smith and the Ebenezer Union Baptist family in Farmer’s Hill, Exuma celebrated their 127th church anniversary during a special worship service under the theme “Trust God” – from Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”

‘Chasing dreams and achieving excellence’

NATIONAL Sports Heritage month will bridge the gap between generations, honouring the country’s local sporting heroes both past and present.

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Prime Minister encourages honest reporting at Press Club

DURING a courtesy call on Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis, president of the Press Club Anthony Capron asked the nation’s leader to assist the group in sourcing a space for its headquarters.

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Simply the best

THREE Marines from the Royal Bahamas Defence Force were recipients of the Marine of the Year Award in their respective categories at the force’s annual event.

Don't bear false witness

Nassau Guardian cartoonist Stan Burnside is on his way out at the esteemed publication.

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Jones posts another double double, Sun beat Mercury

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Jonquel Jones had 15 points and 14 rebounds for her 11th double-double this season, and the Connecticut Sun beat the short-handed Phoenix Mercury 68-62 last night for their sixth straight win.

Hepburn takes lead in National Bowling Squad trials

ALCONDO ‘Al’ Hepburn drew ‘first blood’ as he took a modest lead in the Bahamas Bowling Federation’s 2019 National Bowling Squad trials that got underway at Mario’s Bowling and Family Entertainment Center on Monday night.

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Tip off today in playoffs

The Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools Sports Association will tip off sudden death basketball playoffs today featuring play in all four contested divisions at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium.

Carnival’s $100m port won’t cut Nassau calls

A TOP Carnival executive says its proposed $100m Grand Bahama port will not result in reduced vessel calls to Nassau, while describing its investment as a “no brainer”.

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UPDATED: Teen shot dead while playing dominoes, four injured

A TEENAGE boy is dead and four men are in serious condition in hospital after they were shot multiple times during a drive-by shooting while playing dominoes late on Thursday night.

Culinary team in visit to Governor-General

Executives from the Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) joined National Culinary Team representatives and the team’s sponsors to pay a courtesy call on Governor-General, Dame Marguerite Pindling.The gathering was in honour of the National Cu

Youth choir to host Christmas concert

THE Bahamas National Youth Choir under the direction of Cleophas Adderley, OBE, founder/director, will present its eighth annual Concert of Music for Christmas on Tuesday, December 13, at Trinity Methodist Church at 7.30pm.

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Man on bail one of two killed in shootings

TWO MEN, including a man on bail being electronically monitored, were shot multiple times and killed in two separate incidents over the weekend.

17% rise in repatriations by Department of Immigration

REPATRIATIONS by the Department of Immigration are up 17 per cent over last year’s figures, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration.

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Law enforcement torch run benefits Special Olympics Bahamas

ON Saturday, members of several law enforcement agencies led by the Royal Bahamas Police Force held a torch run to benefit the Special Olympics Bahamas organization. The run began shortly after 9 am from the Magistrate’s Court on Nassau and South St

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Lawyer withdraws from representing murder accused

A MAN who wanted a Crown-appointed attorney to follow his instructions in his trial involving the kidnapping, attempted robbery, and murder of a fast-food restaurant manager is now representing himself.

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Murder covict to challenge verdict

A MAN, convicted of killing a businessman during a hold up outside a bank, will challenge the Supreme Court verdict and subsequent sentence in January next year in the Court of Appeal.