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Honouring a pioneer

THE government is working on plans to “enshrine” the life and work Egbert “Bert” Williams to ensure that the country knows the work of the first Bahamian actor to ever be caught on film, Prime Minister Perry Christie said last night.

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Five face court for murders

FIVE men were yesterday charged with murder in the Magistrate’s Court in connection with five separate incidents - including one man accused of five murders.

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‘The Tank’ knocks out Miller in 2nd round

AFTER a relatively unchallenged win in Colombia, Bahamian heavyweight boxer Sherman “The Tank” Williams now has his sights set on the Universal Boxing Organisation title.

8th annual Providence Holiday Basketball Classic individual winners

8th annual Providence Holiday Basketball Classic individual winners THE 8th annual Providence Holiday Basketball Classic came to a close on Friday night at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium. The week-long tournament saw the host CI Gibson Rattlers reclaimed th

Bahamas will be well represented at Special Olympics World Games

SPECIAL Olympics Bahamas will be well represented at the Special Olympics World Games - the largest sports and humanitarian event held anywhere in the world in 2015 - scheduled for July 25 to August 2.

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SHOW US SOME RESPECT, PLEASE: Nurses threaten new action after press blunder

BAHAMAS Nurses Union President Amancha Williams yesterday criticised the Ministry of Labour for its “disrespect” and again threatened industrial action, ratcheting up the fight between the bargaining union and the government over various disputes.

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'The Tank' to face Gerald Washington in June

AFTER his trip to Romania to fight Bogdan Dinu was called off, pro heavyweight boxer Sherman “The Tank” Williams will get a chance to step back in the ring on Saturday, June 8 when he is slated to take on former football player Gerald Washington at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California.

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Man caught with Indian hemp receives $500 fine

A MAN who admitted having 18 grams of Indian hemp was fined in court yesterday.

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ALICIA WALLACE: Why should Serena be held to a higher standard?

When I became aware of Venus and Serena Williams, my interest in tennis increased exponentially. Andre Agassi and Stefi Graf were fine to watch, but it was exciting to see, not only girls, but black girls on the courts. They played tennis and they did it well.

Cable’s first rights issue seeks $30.6m

Cable Bahamas yesterday said its first-ever rights offering will raise an extra $30.6 million in capital to finance “the growth opportunities” that will further boost shareholder value.

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STAYING ABREAST: New book tackles care, maintenance of boobs

If you’re going to buy a book about breasts, “Being Breast Aware” should be the one, said author Dr Shamanique Bodie- Williams, a well-respected obstetrician and gynaecologist.

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Stay on your guard in US, slash victim warns Bahamians

READMITTED to a hospital in Florida due to severe swelling and excruciating pain in his face, Harold Williams warned Bahamian travellers to “stay on your guard” during their next visit to the United States.

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Murder accused offers alibi in court

A MAN offered an alibi in Supreme Court on Friday that suggested he was not behind the murder of the boyfriend of a leading anti-crime activitist earlier this year

Murder suspect claims he was at home with girlfriend

A MAN offered an alibi in the Supreme Court on Friday that suggested he was not behind the murder of the boyfriend of a leading anti-crime activist earlier this year.

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Resort offers back to school giveaway

THE Castaways Resort teamed up with fitness trainer Alice Williams, of Mind, Body and Soul Fitness, for its annual fitness event and back to school giveaway in Grand Bahama over the weekend.

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Former bank employee accused of stealing over $50,000 from customer accounts

A FORMER First Caribbean Bank employee was arraigned in Magistrates Court on Friday for allegedly stealing over $50,000 from customer accounts over a nearly three-year period.

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Two accused of firearm possession

TWO men appeared in Magistrate’s Court yesterday on firearm charges.

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Man convicted of 2008 double murder

A MAN was unanimously convicted of a double murder yesterday in his third trial before the Supreme Court.

Welterweight Carl Hield last chance for Team Bahamas to get boxing medal

THE dream for a major international medal at the 17th Pan American Games is over for super heavyweight Keishno Major and light welterweight Rashield Williams. Now it’s all up to welterweight Carl Hield to get the Bahamas on the medal podium in boxing.

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Commonwealth Games: Boxers eliminated

GOLD Coast, Australia: Both boxers Carl Hield and Rashield Williams have been eliminated from competition at the XXI Commonwealth Games, having lost in the round of 32 on day one of competition at the Oxenford Studios.