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Roberts: Hell will freeze over before we stop holding FNM accountable

DENOUNCING the FNM’s stance on last week’s Mayaguana plane crash, PLP chairman Bradley Roberts said “hell will freeze over” before anyone stops his party from holding the former government accountable for their “failed” policies.

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Party Chairmen in row over ethics

PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts has gone on the offensive against FNM Chairman Darron Cash in the debate about corruption and ethics.

Disability legislation defended

BAHAMAS National Council for Disability president Townsend Roberts yesterday defended proposed disability legislation against criticism that it did not address the needs of adults with disabilities.

Top realtor eyes 50% vacancy rate slash

A leading realtor yesterday said the vacancy rate in the ‘second tier’ commercial property market could be slashed by 50 per cent if his company is able to close another 50,000 square feet of leases “on the books”.

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Super Value owner backs D.N.A.

THE owner of the Super Value chain of grocery stores is throwing his support behind the Democratic National Alliance (DNA) after becoming disillusioned with two-party politics. Rupert Roberts, the veteran businessman, said “it was time to try something else” after growing tired of the same two parties with little difference between them.

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A COMIC'S VIEW: Roberts' 'cheap political shots' at Dr Duane Sands

First, Do No Harm There has been much controversy the past few days following the revelation that the Minister of Health, Dr. Duane Sands, is still performing surgeries for patients at the Rand Memorial and Princess Margaret Hospitals. First, let m

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'1,000%' confident on pre-Christmas South Beach re-open

Super Value’s owner yesterday said he was “1,000 per cent” confident that his second Quality Supermarkets store would open at South Beach pre-Christmas, telling Tribune Business it would not believe the anti-copper theft defences he had to install.

Seven new senators named for PLP team

Seven new senators named for PLP team PRIME Minister Perry Christie announced seven new senators to be added to the PLP's team in the upper chamber, bringing their total number to nine. The new Senators are Frank Smith, Gregory Burrows, Jerome Gomez, Jul

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Peter Nygard extradition proceedings set for November 15

EXTRADITION proceedings for Peter Nygard have been scheduled to take place in Canada on November 15.

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Sandals Outfits Rams Flag Football Team

THE Rams flag football team continues to shine in their new Sandals Royal Bahamian uniforms as they go into the playoffs. Rams Football, one of the community-based organisations partnered with Sandals, focuses on youth development through sports and

The Urban Renewal fallacy

THIS is my comment in response to today's newspaper article under the heading: "More Urban Renewal workers to reportedly lose jobs."

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Dr Nottage 'resting comfortably' after health concerns

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts confirmed on Friday that National Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage was "resting comfortably" after his performance at Thursday's Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) campaign rally at R M Bailey Park raised concerns for his health.

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Gun smuggling case will go on despite two-year delay in trial

A MAGISTRATE refused a lawyer’s request yesterday for his client to be discharged of gun and ammunition smuggling charges after a near two-year delay in the start of trial.

St James gears up for Heroes Day 13th annual Grill Fest

This National Heroes Day all roads will lead to the historic village of Adelaide where the Anglican Church Men of St James Parish will be hosting their 13th Annual Father R F Anthony Roberts’ King of the Grill Fest and Competition. The event will be

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Atlantis appoints Bahamian to head government affairs

ATLANTIS has named a Bahamian executive with more than 20 years’ financial and tourism industry experience as its senior vice-president of government affairs and special projects.

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Robert F Kennedy, Jr to deliver 'clean water' lecture in Grand Bahama

ON Saturday night, conservationist, environmental attorney and author Robert F. Kennedy, Jr will deliver a lecture entitled: “Access to clean water, it’s a human right” at 7pm at the Regency Theatre in Grand Bahama.

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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.

BAMSI no rival to Bahamian farmers

The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) is “here to support our farmers, not compete with them”, a senior executive has pledged. Dr Raveenia Roberts-Hanna, its executive director, challenged concerns that the Institute is in dir

Charles Bain and Colonials through to Northeastern Conference semi-finals

CHARLES Bain and the Robert Morris Colonials are through to the semi-finals of the Northeastern Conference men’s basketball tournament after a comeback win in the opening round.

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Man badly hurt in fire

AN ELDERLY man is fighting for his life in hospital today after receiving third degree burns following a fire at his Garden Hills home.