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Immigration director reassigned to anniversary role

IMMIGRATION Director Jack Thompson has been reassigned as the chief administrator of the country’s 40th Anniversary of Independence Committee.

Investors unanimously re-elect Bank's Board

Commonwealth Bank’s shareholders have voted unanimously to return all 10 directors to the Board at its Annual General Meeting.

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Heartbreak as man, 23, dies in ‘accidental shooting’

FAMILY members and neighbours of a 23-year-old Key West Street resident were left devastated after he was shot and killed in what may have been an accidental shooting yesterday.

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Claim that Nygard owes $3 million in real property tax

A REPRESENTATIVE of Peter Nygard yesterday failed to respond to claims that the billionaire fashion designer owes the government more than $3 million in real property tax.

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No-show for prison officers in protest over state of HMP Fox Hill

NEARLY half of the prison officers at Fox Hill did not report for duty yesterday as they continue to demand action from the government over the unsanitary state of the prison and the resulting health implications.

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Prison staff to meet government officials to resolve issues

PRISON Staff Association officials will meet government officials on Friday in the hope of resolving long-standing structural issues at Her Majesty’s Prison, PSA president Sergeant Gregory Archer said yesterday.

At least 30 illegal immigrants detained

OFFICIALS on Abaco apprehended at least 30 illegal Haitian immigrants after their vessel ran aground on the island yesterday, Immigration Director William Pratt said.

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Jeffery Gibson CASJA 2015 Male Rising Star of the Year

ADD the Caribbean Sports Journalists Association (CASJA) 2015 Male Rising Star of the Year to the résumé of hurdler Jeffery Gibson.

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Handbag found in yard after US man shot trying to stop mugging

A HANDBAG believed to be a part of a crime scene stemming from the murder of an American sailor was found in a yard off east Shirley Street, a jury heard yesterday.

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BTC joins World Relays sponsor family with $250,000

WITH a title sponsor now on board for the country’s biggest sporting event, the second edition of a “Bahamazing” athletics experience is now in its final stages of preparation.

Special Olympics: Bahamas Athletes ready for the world

SPECIAL Olympics Bahamas athletes are ready to go for the 2023 Special Olympics World Games which is less than one month away.

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Carl Hield stopped in first round at Commonwealth Games

BIRMINGHAM, England: Before he could get started in his fifth appearance at the Commonwealth Games, Carl Hield was done. His opening match on Saturday at the NEC Hall didn’t last past the first round.

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Jay Fitness 5K was a success

MACKEY Williams and Lesli Hanna emerged as the overall male and female walk winners, while Dexter Adderley and Eve Dorsette won the run segment of the 5-kilometre race.

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Darville: We’re seeking to deal with nurses’ grievance

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said a negotiation team has been given the mandate to bring resolution to the Bahamas Nurses Union’s grievances as soon as possible.

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Ayton on career high: ‘We’re very poised as a team’

A SMILING Deandre Ayton clutched the game ball during his post game press conference to commemorate a personal career milestone but also added that team success remains the ultimate goal.

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Nurses warn non-urgent surgery delay may be lengthy

BAHAMAS Nurses Union President Amancha Williams says Princess Margaret Hospital’s non-urgent surgical procedure backlog could continue for a long time, as large numbers of nurses continue to leave the public system for lucrative opportunities abroad.

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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.

Special Olympics Bahamas lays out agenda for year

SPECIAL Olympics Bahamas experienced tremendous success in 2023 and now the non-profit organisation is looking to double down on their accomplishments in 2024.

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Pathologist testifies in Fox Hill shooting trial

A FORENSIC pathologist yesterday testified how she signed the death certificates of four victims who were killed during the 2013 mass shooting in Fox Hill.Dr Caryn Sands, taking the witness stand before Justice Deborah Fraser yesterday afternoon, sai

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Two years for part in attack on Breanna

DAVANYA Lawes, one of five women and a minor charged in connection with teenage mother Breanna Mackey’s murder last year, has been sentenced to two years in prison as part of a plea deal.