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$1m donation from India

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis accepted a $1m contribution from the government of India that will go towards Hurricane Dorian relief efforts. India High Commissioner M Sevala Naik presented the donation to Dr Minnis and NEMA Director Captain Stephen

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54 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday

The Ministry of Health reported that there were 54 additional COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

Bahamas Department of Meteorology issues severe weather warning until 3.00pm

The Bahamas Department of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning from 1:00 pm to 3:00pm, Tuesday, 26th September, 2016.

BPL teams in action to restore power supply

BAHAMAS Power and Light Company Ltd (BPL) said yesterday its teams are continuing efforts to restore supply on New Providence and the Family Islands as a result of the passage of Hurricane Irma.

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65 new cases of COVID-19

The Ministry of Health reported on Tuesday that there are 65 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19.

How many are we mourning?

CABINET Office has announced a National Mourning Service for those who died in Dorian for Wednesday evening at BFM - Carmichael.

Airport targets upgrade in customer experience

Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) executives recently met with more than two dozen retail and restaurant tenants in a bid to further improve the experience enjoyed by travelling passengers.The Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) opera

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The 66th National Family Island Regatta

LONG Island New Legend won the 1st series race in class A yesterday.

Colour can't be that hard

Colour of vehicle licence plates - so it needs a Cabinet decision to change these and probably an amendment to the Road Traffic Act?

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Man held after gun find

A 25-year-old Bimini man was arrested on Friday after he was allegedly caught with a loaded firearm in his possession.

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Students showcase talents

STUDENT participants in this year’s E Clement Bethel National Arts Festival showcased their talents at the Shirley Street theatre yesterday.

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One dead, one hurt in shootings

A SIX-YEAR-OLD girl could only watch as her father was gunned down in the street last night.

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'Runner of the week'

Shavez Hart gave an early indication of what is to come in his inaugural season as a member of the Texas A & M Aggies programme.

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Accused of beating baby

A 22-year-old man was arraigned in Magistrate’s Court yesterday accused of abusing a year-old boy.

SEVERE WEATHER WARNING 3.30pm-8.30pm

THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY HAS ISSUED A SEVERE WEATHER WARNING FROM 3:30PM TUESDAY …UNTIL 8:30PM.

Mixed track record of out island resort projects

THE so-called “anchor project” model of development is a hot-button topic these days – critics say we are selling our birthright to foreign speculators for a mess of pottage.

Saving Sawmill Sink

THE rocks that make up up the Bahamas platform were formed over millions of years in shallow water as layers of sediment. As these layers gradually subsided under the weight of new deposits, they were converted into limestone. The top layers were blown into vast sand dunes, and by the end of the last glacial period – about 12,000 years ago – the geography of the Bahamas was more or less complete.

RICHARD COULSON: Investors need more Cable issue details

A welcome development for our capital markets is the recent announcement by Cable Bahamas of its one-for-eights rights offering to its existing shareholders.

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.