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New operating theatre for Rand

A new fully-equipped modular operating theatre donated to the Rand Memorial Hospital by Direct Relief (DR) was officially turned over to the Ministry of Health on Wednesday.

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Roberts slams Minnis over role in Cabbage Beach dispute

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts has lambasted Opposition Leader Dr Hubert Minnis, calling his role in the ongoing Cabbage Beach easement dispute “runaway rage”.

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PLP chairman: Christian Council president ‘misguided’

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts yesterday said Bahamas Christian Council President Rev Dr Ranford Patterson was “misguided” when he denounced the inaugural Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival.

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No word on Rollins until ‘sometime in 2015’

THE fate of embattled Progressive Liberal Party Fort Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins will continue in limbo until sometime in 2015, party Chairman Bradley Roberts said yesterday.

Rising tennis stars take international spotlight

PHILIP Major Jr, who made the main draw on the European Circuit a few months ago, turned his attention to some US match play  in Lynchburg, Virginia, over the weekend.

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PLP Chairman: Rolle resignation a sign of 'deepening divide' in FNM

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts said Friday that the resignation of Lanisha Rolle from the Senate is a sign of a deepening divide in the Free National Movement (FNM) and concern about Dr Hubert Minnis' leadership.

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Christmas food items 'will reflect Thanksgiving prices'

SUPER Value owner Rupert Roberts said Friday with the holidays approaching, the price of popular holiday goods will remain consistent to the prices currently reflected in stores.

Roberts defends commission

AFTER the Supreme Court’s ruling to reject the request for leave to begin judicial review proceedings of the Constituencies Commission’s report, Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts defended the group’s work, saying it was “disappointing” that there were attempts to hinder this constitutional requirement.

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Hurricanes coaching staff optimistic on defensive lineman Elijah’s potential

THE Miami Hurricanes coaching staff is optimistic on the potential of true freshman defensive lineman Elijah Roberts.

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Henfield ‘deceptive’ in pursuit of selfish interests - Roberts

BRADLEY Roberts labelled We March organiser Ranard Henfield “deceptive” yesterday following the activist’s appointment to the Senate by Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis on Monday.

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‘FNM can’t ask for apology from anyone’

PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts said the Free National Movement has no moral authority to demand an apology from anyone, as he called on Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis and the FNM to apologise on behalf of the governing party for what he sees as various transgressions and misdeeds over the years.

Compensation will be paid for road road blights

Compensation will be paid for road road blights By DANA SMITH dsmith@tribunemedia.net THOSE adversely affected by the New Providence Infrastructure Improvement Project will still be compensated despite the change in government, according to PLP chairman

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Super Value chief urges 'drastic action' over copper thieves

Super Value president Rupert Roberts has urged the Government to take “drastic action” against copper thieves, warning that they were delaying employment for 75 Bahamians after hitting the former City Markets South Beach store three times.

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Big bad Brad - a ferocious advocate of the PLP

KNOWN for his political quips and acerbic attacks on his opponents, Bradley Roberts will go down in the annals of history as a fierce defender of the Progressive Liberal Party.

Sentence delay in plea bargain case

A FORMER Scotiabank loans officer who admitted his involvement in the theft of $1.3 million from the bank appeared in Supreme Court yesterday expecting to be sentenced to a year in prison in accordance with his plea bargain agreement.

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Wells and Moss impress

Versatile Sasha Wells emerged as the most outstanding athlete, while Daejha Moss was the most outstanding field competitor in one meet and Grand Bahamian Shyrone Kemp and Denisha Cartwright turned in record breaking performances in another.

Shipyard among exhibitors at Miami conference

THE Grand Bahama Shipyard was among nearly 900 exhibitors at the 2015 Cruise Shipping Miami Conference at the Miami Beach Convention Centre this week, promoting its facility and the Bahamas as the leading ship repair destination in the region.

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Grand Bahama gospel concert to benefit local charities

PASTOR Simeon Outten has announced plans to hold a free gospel concert on Sunday at the Independence Park in aid of three local charitable ministries on Grand Bahama.

Teachers union in retirees cash row

THE Bahamas Union of Teachers is accused of not paying hundreds of retirees monies owed them for payment of retirement benefits and payment of their money to the pension trust.

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New Christian Council president welcomes non-traditional churches

NEWLY-elected Grand Bahama Christian Council president Rev Peter Pinder said he welcomes the many non-traditional churches that have emerged on the Christian scene. He is calling on all churches to embrace the diversity of church bodies that are reaching people and winning souls for Christ.