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Haiti diplomats ordered home – Three recalled after visa scam corruption probe

THE Haitian government has recalled three diplomats from its Nassau embassy, including Chargé d’Affaires François Michel.

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AID Clay Court finalists get trophies, cash awards

THE 27th annual AID Clay Court Championships concluded on Sunday evening at the Gym Tennis Club in Winton Meadows with the presentation of trophies and cash awards to all finalists. This was preceded by the final matches in which Shannon Francis def

ITF tennis: Bahamas in the win column

THE Bahamas continued play at the International Tennis Federation’s North Central American and Caribbean Pre- Qualifying World Junior Tennis Tournament yesterday in Santa Tecla, El Salvador.

Jr Pan Am: Swimmers reach the B Finals

TEAM Bahamas opened competition at the inaugural Junior Pan American Games in Cali, Colombia, with the triathlon and swimming events first on the schedule.

BSF names water polo team

THE Bahamas Swimming Federation has completed two thirds of its national team that will represent the country at the XXXIV CARIFTA Swim Championships.

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Charles Bain and Colonials advance to 2nd round

CHARLES Bain and the Robert Morris Colonials are moving on to the second round of the 2019 CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament.

Conference highlights key Bahamas products

The recent Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Caribbean conference allowed The Bahamas to spotlight the products that “set us apart from other financial centres”.

Caribbean risk management project is formally launched

The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and CCRIF SPC (formerly the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility) have launched an ‘Integrated Sovereign Risk Management in the Caribbean’ project, in a bid to more proactively manage hurricane and other

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Man charged with Acklins murder

A 43-year-old Acklins resident was arraigned in Magistrate's Court in connection with the murder of another Acklins resident following multiple arguments between both men over the holiday weekend.

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Waterkeepers ready to hostSplash Mania

WATERKEEPERS Bahamas has announced that it will host Splash Mania, a first-of-its-kind event for the Bahamas with kayak races, paddle-board competition, kiddie games, beach volleyball and a full slate of water-related activities.Set for Saturday, Jul

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ST Thomas University in Miami, Florida, will hold a recruitment exercise for both academic and athletic prospects 2-4pm Sunday at RM Bailey Secondary High School.

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Beach Soccer facility is a first in the Caribbean

THE Bahamas Football Association opened its historic beach soccer facility at Malcolm Park on Saturday, the first such venue to be created in the Caribbean.

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Three course records set on race weekend

The 2013 Sunshine Insurance Race Weekend saw three new course records being set. 

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Death sentence for man convicted of contract killing

A MAN convicted of a “contract killing” was sentenced to death by a Supreme Court judge yesterday.

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Killer's appeal attorney to be funded by public

A CONVICT will be appointed an attorney at the public’s expense as he challenges his conviction and life sentence for murdering a fast food restaurant manager after seducing and robbing him.

PI resort close to renovation finish

The multi-million dollar renovation of Paradise Island’s Comfort Suites resort was yesterday said to be nearing completion, with the property already getting high marks from travel partners and guests alike.
 What has been billed as the most comprehensive refurbishment since Comfort Suites’ opening is generating positive feedback, with most of its 232 Junior Suites already complete.

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‘Opportunities and challenges’ of rising Bar Association numbers

THE ever-increasing population of the Bahamas Bar Association presents both exciting opportunities and pressing challenges, Perry Christie said.

Angela Pratt-Rolle to be installed as pastor

MEMBERS of the Lively Stone Church of God will install Rev Angela R Pratt-Rolle as their pastor during a service of installation on Sunday.

Bahamas Anglican Men's Cursillo

The Bahamas Anglican Men’s Cursillo is scheduled for June 6-9. The rector for the weekend is Joseph Hamilton assisted by Trevor Bethel and Carlton Russell. The rector is projecting 33 candidates. The Team Mass was held on Tuesday June 4 at St. Margaret Anglican Church. Spiritual Director Canon Sebastian Campbell was assisted by Fr. Dr. Roland Hamilton along with other clergy. The send off ceremony is on Thursday June 6 at St. Gregory’s Anglican Church and the Clasaura is at 5pm on Sunday June 9 at St. Gregory’s Anglican Church.

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Prince Hepburn jailed for 57 years for Nellie Mae Brown-Cox murder

PRINCE Hepburn has been sentenced to 57 years in jail for hacking to death Nellie Mae Brown-Cox, the woman he intended to marry upon the conclusion of their respective divorces.