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Guilty plea for man in $2m hemp possession

A MAN pleaded guilty yesterday to illegally having nearly $2m worth of marijuana in separate incidents.

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‘Unacceptable’ says Cartwright as Acklins residents without power for four days

AFTER nearly a week without electricity, residents of Acklins had their power restored yesterday afternoon.

Road re-named for Long Island community leader and war hero, Joseph B Carroll

The community of Long Island honored the memory of nation builder, community leader, and war hero Joseph Benjamin Carroll – by officially naming a road in his honor.

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FNM Deputy hits out at amendment to security branch members' medical insurance policy

FREE National Movement Deputy Leader Shanendon Cartwright called government’s amendment to the medical insurance policy for security branch members “disgraceful and heartless”.

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Athletes stand out at meets overseas

Sprinter Denisha Cartwright had another grand appearance over the weekend, this time to lead a small field of competitors at the Drake Relays at the Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa.

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Athletes depart for Penn Relays

With the athletes fuelled by the momentum coming off some big performances at the 50th Oaktree CARIFTA Games, they will now look to make their mark internationally.

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Two men on bail murdered in separate incidents

TWO men on bail were killed moments apart in separate incidents in New Providence yesterday, bringing the murder total for the year to 43.

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PM’s Bermuda flight ‘reckless, negligent’

The Prime Minister’s Bermuda trip has flown into a fresh storm of controversy as the airline responsible is battling a $200,000 fine over accusations it operated the flight in a “negligent and/or reckless” manner.

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FNM deputy calls Gonsalves’ commentary on Bahamas’ judiciary ‘unwarranted’

FREE National Movement Deputy Leader Shanendon Cartwright defended the Bahamian judiciary after a Caribbean leader launched a high-profile attack on the institution.

Measured responses on MP rape allegations

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party and Free National Movement parliamentarians offered measured responses to the severe allegations involving one of their colleagues yesterday –– acknowledging the severity of the claims while stressing the MP is entitled to due process.

Union leader voices shipyard frustration

A trade union leader yesterday voiced frustration over the alleged six-year wait to secure an industrial agreement with the Grand Bahama Shipyard.

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Versatile sprinter, hurdler Denisha continues to shine for the Mavericks

SHE may be short in stature, but versatile sprinter/hurdler Denisha Cartwright continues to make an impact on the Mavericks women’s track and field programme at Minnesota State.

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Cartwright urges govt to consult with struggling straw vendors on rotation system

FREE National Movement deputy leader Shanendon Cartwright accused the government of neglecting struggling straw vendors.

Decathlete Kendrick Thompson has record-breaking performance

EVER since they’ve been competing in the event, Ken Mullings and Kendrick Thompson have been trading their names on the Bahamas men’s national decathlon record.

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CARIFTA GAMES: Bahamas tops last year's medal count, finishes second behind Jamaica

THE 50th Oaktree Medical CARIFTA Games wrapped up last night at the Thomas A Robinson stadium.

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CARIFTA GAMES: Day one – as it happened

Saturday, 8th April, 2023.

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Man accused of threatening three people with shotgun

A 55-year-old man was granted $8,000 bail in court on Thursday after he was accused of threatening three people with a shotgun.

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Modular units to bring relief to space-needy Rand Memorial Hospital

THE installation of modular units at the Rand Memorial Hospital is underway and soon residents will no longer have to sit and wait on the porch at the Accident and Emergency Department.

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MAKING HISTORY: 80-member team named for the CARIFTA Games

The Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) announced an historic 80 member 2023 CARIFTA team Tuesday at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium.

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FAMILIES HOMELESS AFTER BIMINI BLAZE: Fire displaces eleven families as dysfunctional fire apparatus failed to bring it under control

ELEVEN families were displaced after a fire destroyed four homes in Bimini yesterday and exposed the dysfunctional firefighting equipment on the island.