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Foremost, Sir Cecil's parents were Bahamians by birth and at heart

Included with your newspaper on May 10, 2019 was a supplement written and produced by Rights Bahamas.

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Two charged in connection with latest murders

TWO men were arraigned in the magistrates’ court yesterday in connection with two of the country’s most recent murders.

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Yolett McPhee-McCuin and Rebels stun Stanford, reach first Sweet 16 in 16 years

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Sobbing as she received hugs from friends, family and administrators, Mississippi coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin tried to grasp the magnitude of her team's stunning win against top-seeded Stanford when someone reminded her there's more basketball to be played.

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WORLD VIEW – CARICOM: Pride turned to gloom

THREE weeks ago, I and many other committed Caribbean integrationists, declared that the unity displayed by CARICOM countries at the Organization of American States (OAS) on May 31 “was a moment for unbridled pride”.

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Union concern over teacher shortage

A SHORTAGE OF teachers, classroom size and “piled up garbage” were some of the concerns expressed by Bahamas Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson as public schools opened yesterday.

Credit union’s $1m wind-up nears end

More than two-thirds of the cheques representing outstanding funds owed to hundreds of the One Eleuthera Cooperative Credit Union’s (OECCUL) members were signed over the weekend, its liquidator confirmed yesterday.

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Passion for gardening pays off

THREE Bahamian women were recognised for turning their favourite method for escaping the stresses of every day life into a passion for excellence.

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GAIN AN EDGE: Triplets’ journey takes a LEAP

oday we welcome back the Gain An Edge column, a series of articles spotlighting education, the young people taking part in it and more. The column will run bi-weekly on Mondays.

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Two walk free in 2016 killing

THE Court of Appeal yesterday overturned the murder and manslaughter sentences of two men accused of stabbing and killing another man in 2016, after the accused men argued that the trial judge failed to use his discretion when he allowed a statement from a witness who did not appear in court into evidence.

Eagles Nest avenge double whammy

IT was payback time for the Eagles Nest as they avenged a double whammy from Macedonia Baptist to start the Baptist Sports Council’s 2014 Basketball Classic at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex on Saturday.

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Dad of child who shot himself facing multiple charges

THE father of a boy who shot himself in the abdomen last week has been charged with a crime.

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Police hunt suspect in Kemp Road machine gun shooting

POLICE are on the hunt for a suspect who shot and critically injured a man near Uriah McPhee Primary School shortly after 7am on Friday.

Cleveland Eneas primary takes lead into the final day

DAY two of New Providence Public Primary Schools Sports Association (NPPPSSA) saw more primary schools cement their positions in the total team rankings going into the final day of the meet.

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Baptist Sports Council renamed Bahamas Baptist Sports Federation

IN rebranding and relaunching the organisation, the Baptist Sports Council has had a name change to the Bahamas Baptist Sports Federation with all of its affiliated churches now referred to as associations.

Revelation, Asue Thunderbird champions of South Andros Regatta

REVELATION and the Asue Thunderbird emerged as champions of the South Andros Regatta over the Sir Randol Fawkes Labour Day holiday weekend.

Action heats up in BSC Basketball Classic

THE Baptist Sports Council played a series of games in its 2014 Basketball Classic at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex on Saturday.

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Reckley denies $1.2m fraud

FORMER Urban Renewal Deputy Director Michelle Reckley was charged yesterday with defrauding the government of $1,255,637.83 via the Urban Renewal Small Homes Repair programme in Grand Bahama.

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Two immigration officers accused of aiding escape

TWO Immigration officers accused of permitting and aiding the escape of three detainees from the Carmichael Road Detention Centre were denied bail yesterday when arraigned in Magistrate’s Court.

Star Sailors all set for Mayaguana Mini Regatta ahead of the grand finale

THE International Star Sailors are coming to town for the third annual Star Sailors League grand finale on Tuesday, December 1. But before they start competing, the sailors will be placed on various sloop sailing boats as they compete in the Mayaguana Mini Regatta on Saturday and Sunday.

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Ranfurly fashion fundraiser lives up to its promise

POURING rain, stormy winds and a ruined venue could not stop the dynamic duo of Shelby McPhee and Joe Stubbs who were determined to raise money for the Ranfurly Home for Children with a special fashion show.