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Parents of unlawful killing victim demand: Give us justice

THE parents of a man unlawfully killed by police in 2016 say their quest for justice won’t be complete until the officer responsible for their son's death is criminally prosecuted.

'FNM hypocritical over firing then re-hiring'

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party chairman Fred Mitchell yesterday ridiculed Public Service Minister Brensil Rolle for admitting that a “large number” of the 9,000 people hired under the Christie administration have been re-engaged by the Minnis administration.

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Rolle has a global aim for future of Bahamas

STATE Minister for Investments Khaalis Rolle plans to put The Bahamas at the forefront of global developments.

Rolle claims US embassy officials interfered in contract bidding

INVESTMENTS Minister Khalis Rolle claimed yesterday that US embassy officials interfered in Bahamian government contract bidding and procurement processes by lobbying on behalf of two American companies. Those companies later complained about Bahamian government interference.

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Myron L Rolle Foundation to host 2nd Play 4 Progress

THE Myron L Rolle Foundation is scheduled to host the 2nd edition of its Play 4 Progress initiative under the theme “From Sports To Life, Shaping Our Next Leaders.”

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Davis Cup: Heartbreaking loss for Team Bahamas

It was another heartbreaking loss yesterday for Team Bahamas at the American Zone III Davis Cup Tie in Asuncion, Paraguay.

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Blood banks ‘in critical state’

PUBLIC Hospitals Authority managing director Dr Aubynette Rolle said yesterday that the country’s blood banks are in a “critical” state.

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‘No police probe’ of Lanisha Rolle

DEPUTY Commissioner of Police Leamond Deleveaux yesterday denied reports that former Youth, Sports and Culture Minister Lanisha Rolle is being investigated by police.

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Urban Renewal centres approved as civilians take over operations

THE Minnis administration has approved the establishment of Urban Renewal community centres on all major Bahamian islands, Minister of Social Services and Urban Development Lanisha Rolle said yesterday.Mrs Rolle made this statement while speaking at

Pompey - a hero for our nation

Universal Negro Improvement Association founder Marcus Garvey, George William Gordon and Paul Bogle were the first three recipients of Jamaica’s Order of National Hero in 1969 – the year it was created by the Jamaica Labour Party administration via its National Honours and Awards Act.

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PM urged to step in on new Lanisha row

THE relationship between the Bahamas Olympic Committee (BOC) and Youth, Sports and Culture Minister Lanisha Rolle has become tenuous, with members now demanding she either sit down for formal talks or be removed as minister.

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Waltiea Rolle prepares for WNBA

Waltiea Rolle is eager to return to the Czech Republic. She has some unfinished business to take care of with the DS Karlin before she embarks on her debut in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).

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Lanisha Rolle urges Peers to ‘condemn unethical behaviour’

IN HER first public statement since resigning as a Free National Movement Senator 10 days ago, Lanisha Rolle yesterday urged her peers to condemn “unethical and factually unlawful” behaviour in the pursuit of political leadership.

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A prayer for success ahead of Carifta challenge

WITH less than a week to go before they head off to the 2022 Carifta Games, the Bahamas Associations of Athletic Association’s 54-member team is making last minute preparations before they head off to Kingston, Jamaica.

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Equality Bahamas says minister must go over comments

ANOTHER activist group is calling for the resignation of Minister of Social Services and Urban Development Lanisha Rolle over her controversial comments on marital rape.

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Minister Rolle off to IAAF's 17th World Championships

With an official three-member delegation, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Lanisha Rolle is off to the International Amateur Athletic Federation’s 17th World Championships in Doha, Qatar, to support the nine-member Bahamian track and field team.

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Rolle: I expect to make the cut

In her second appearance on the LPGA tour, Bahamian golfer Georgette Rolle looks to improve on last year’s performance at the Pure Silk Bahamas Classic when the 2014 edition of the tournament tees off today.

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Walteia Rolle returns for second season with seattle storm

LAST season marked a career milestone for Waltiea Rolle and this season, that opportunity has been extended as she continues her career in the Women’s National Basketball Association.

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POLICE QUESTION FORMER MINISTER: Officers quizzed Lanisha Rolle as part of investigation

POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander confirmed that officers questioned former Cabinet Minister Lanisha Rolle and her husband yesterday as a part of their investigations into the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture.

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We'll prosecute non-payers, says NIB chief Rolle

DELINQUENT employers who owe the National Insurance Board up to $17m in contributions “just ignored” pay agreements and commitments, according to Public Service Minister Brensil Rolle.