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National memorial week for Dorian

A WEEK-long national memorial with various activities in honour of Hurricane Dorian victims, survivors and first responders will be held beginning next month, press secretary Clint Watson announced yesterday.

Ex-Cabinet minister in $2m crowdfund raise

A former Cabinet minister yesterday revealed he is targeting a maximum $2m capital raise via the ArawakX crowdfunding platform as he bids to expand his food treatment network throughout The Bahamas and the Caribbean.

Explorer: We won’t sell off Bahamas heritage

An underwater explorer has pledged not to sell or “split up” the valuable gems and historical artifacts it is recovering from the wreck of a centuries-old Spanish treasure galleon in Bahamian waters.

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FACE TO FACE: Lessons to learn from a lifetime fighting to keep our streets safe

DOUGLAS Hanna Sr has likely solved more homicides and major crimes than any other detective in the history of the Royal Bahamas Police Force.

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Raw Talent Elite wins Summer of Thunder opener

THE Bahamas Basketball Federation’s Summer of Thunder returned to the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium in thrilling fashion with a local team scoring the first win in the series.

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Pregnant woman was among boating tragedy victims

A pregnant woman was among the victims of the recent boating tragedy that left 17 Haitians migrants dead.

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Bastian and Higgs to fly the flag for Bahamas

BIRMINGHAM, England: When the Commonwealth Games gets underway today, swimmers Izaak Bastian and Lilly Higgs will be the joint flag bearers for the Bahamas during the march past of athletes.

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‘Survivors will be humanely treated’

ONLY two Haitian survivors from Sunday’s deadly boating tragedy had work permits to be in the country, Labour and Immigration Minister Keith Bell revealed yesterday, as he promised survivors would be treated humanely.

Poultry producer in halt after 3,000 chick deaths

A Bahamian poultry producer last night said it is suspending operations for a “minimum” three-five weeks, and laying-off ten staff, after a cargo bungle saw almost 3,000 of its chicks bake to death at Miami International Airport.

Missing man from Grand Bahama found

A GRAND Bahama man who was reported missing to police has been located in Crown Haven, Abaco, a senior police official has reported.

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US report exposes trafficking issues

THE latest US Trafficking in Persons Report has noted experts’ concerns about excessive pre-trial detention due to criminal justice system delays, preventing even the most serious criminal cases from advancing in a timely manner due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Banking fees modern day piracy

I am writing today as a concerned citizen and a resident of the Spring City domes. I was reading an online an article published on July 8th, which was speaking of the Minister trying to have the domes demolished by August!

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Eight firearms seized and 14 people arrested in Abaco

ABACO police have confiscated eight firearms and arrested 14 people for alleged possession of the illegal weapons during the period of July 11-17.

Prosperity gospel has failed GB

GRAND Bahamians are collectively keeping their fingers crossed that the proposed Electra America Hospitality Group and $170m Carnival Cruise Port developments materialise. Freeport’s economy has been in complete shambles for over two decades.

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Man is killed by falling ramp at work

A MAN is dead after an industrial accident involving heavy equipment in Abaco on Friday.

What future for residents being tossed out of domes?

I am writing today as a concerned citizen and a resident of the Spring City domes. I was reading an online article published on July 8th, which was speaking of the Minister trying to have the domes demolished by August!

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Minister highlights impact of climate change on public health

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville says climate change is recognised as the largest public health emergency of the 21st century.

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DIANE PHILLIPS: Corporate tax will be the next test, though we already pay more in VAT and Customs duties

Forty-nine is behind us, the flag-waving, parades, retreats, the beer, barbeques and day at the beach are memories.

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Two arrested after gun find

THE discovery of firearm and ammunition in Marsh Harbour, Abaco, has led to the arrest of two men.

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‘Speedy Stevie’ will be missed at Worlds

Head coach Rupert Gardiner said it was devastating when he got the news that Steven ‘Speedy Stevie’ Gardiner will not be able to travel this week to Eugene, Oregon with Team Bahamas for the World Athletics’ 2022 World Championships.