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COB sets out process to find new president

THE Council of the College of the Bahamas has established the process by which the new COB president will be selected.

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Youth choir puts on a real show in Atlanta

ATLANTA, Georgia experienced the sights, sounds and culture of the Bahamas when internationally acclaimed Bahamas National Youth Choir, under the direction of Cleophas Adderely, performed at the prestigious Morehouse College over the weekend.

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Nygard video prompts call for MPs’ resignation

FNM Deputy leader Loretta Butler-Turner is demanding the resignations of several PLP MPs after a video of the group attending a private meeting with billionaire fashion mogul Peter Nygard was shared around the internet.

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Dr Porter's wife denied bail

THE wife of former MUHC boss Dr Arthur Porter will remain in a Canadian prison until a preliminary inquiry in September, according to Quebec court Judge Robert Marchi.

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Canada sends its congratulations

THE Governor General of Canada has congratulated The Bahamas on its 40th Anniversary of Independence.

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Prince Charles witnessed last day as a British colony

PRINCE Charles enjoyed the Bahamas’ last day as a British colony, hosting a formal reception at Government House for dignitaries from 52 countries overseeing the end of over 300 years of British sovereignty.

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Court hears how trio denied part in murder

THREE alleged culprits in the fatal shooting of a police officer were charged with firearm possession and causing “public terror” two days later after their respective interviews with the chief investigator, a jury heard yesterday.

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Water Corp can't avoid payout to Consolidated

The Water & Sewerage Corporation cannot escape negotiating a multi-million dollar price to purchase a New Providence water plant, as its chairman yesterday denied it had already decided to dump the existing BISX-listed operator.

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Main draws open in ITF Junkanoo Bowl

THE qualifying rounds are complete and the main draws open today in the ITF Junkanoo Bowl hosted by the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association at the National Tennis Centre.

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Public petition to fight air tax

AN internet petition which aims to collect 1,000 signatures is urging Prime Minister Perry Christie and tourism officials to repeal the new processing fee for general aviation or face ‘devastating’ effects on the country’s tourism product.

Bahama Rock Head welder '40% liable' for accident

A former Bahama Rock head welder has been found ‘40 per cent liable’ for a workplace accident in which he suffered a broken neck, the Court of Appeal also finding the company failed to “properly supervise” its employees.

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Three more medals for Team Bahamas

Team Bahamas added another three medals to their total on day three of the XXVIII CCCAN Swimming Championships in San Jose, Costa Rica.

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A new home for seahorse institute

AFTER being displaced by a fire nearly eight months ago, students and teachers of the Sea Horse Institute finally have a building they can call their own.

Airlines threaten cut backs over tax rises

Airlines representing 90 per cent of US airlift into the Bahamas have warned they may cut their services due to the Budget’s tax increases, a move that will undermine the tourism industry and threaten plans for a 400,000 seat capacity increase.

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Joanna strikes gold

After two days of competition in the XXVIII CCCAN Swimming Championships in San Jose, Costa Rica, Team Bahamas has delivered several impressive performances to set the tone for the remainder of the meet.

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Witness accused of perjury

A MAN who claimed he saw three men shooting at a policeman, who was on the ground outside Club Rock in March 1999, was accused of perjury yesterday.

Realtor's entire team completes 21 courses

Bahamas Realty yesterday announced that every member of its Nassau-based sales team has completed 21 courses in the luxury division of the OUR WORLD/Institute.

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Residents fear being sidelined in favour of PLPs

RESIDENTS in Bimini are concerned that they are being “sidelined” from certain opportunities for staunch PLPs, according to FNM deputy Loretta Butler-Turner yesterday.

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Tennis ace O'Neil follows in his uncle's footsteps

O’NEIL Mortimer is fast becoming one of the bright young talents to watch in the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association.

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Surgeon joins list of fabulous fathers

DR Robin Roberts is another of the fathers who was recently honoured by Mount Tabor Full Gospel Church, in the run-up to the 40th Anniversary of Independence and whom The Tribune is featuring as part of its ongoing anniversary coverage.