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Man dies, woman wounded after shooting by five masked men

POLICE in New Providence have launched an island-wide manhunt and public appeal for five suspects responsible for a shooting incident on Sunday night that left a man dead and a woman detained in hospital.

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Two held as man stabbed at dump

A MAN is in hospital and two others were arrested after a stabbing at the city dump.

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All treat, no trick

TREAT bags have been given to children’s homes - thanks to Mortimer Candies.

Attorneys launch new legal firm

A team of attorneys who used to practice with former Cabinet Minister, Kenred Dorsett, at Chancellors Chambers have launched their own law firm.Providence Law, a full-service commercial law practice, began operating on January 1.The partnership featu

'Singing Bishop' hosts Mother's Day service and concert

The nation’s “Singing Bishop”, Bishop Lawrence Rolle, and his International Deliverance Praying Ministries will be hosting the 2014 Mothers’ Day Honorary Service and Concert on May 11 at the Golden Gates World Outreach Ministries, Carmichael Road.

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A birthday bash to remember

IT was a birthday celebration, highlighted by a pair of Masters Softball League games and entertainment that included rake-n-scrape, marching bands and a Junkanoo rush-out, that left the Rev. Dr. William Thompson flabbergasted.

City Markets pension resolution ‘seems a go’

Parties to the long-running City Markets pension fund controversy yesterday expressed optimism that resolution and payouts could be forthcoming before Christmas, telling Tribune Business: “Everything seems to be a go.”

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Golden Inspiration

BAHAMIAN athletes are still to win a medal in the London 2012 Olympic Games. But they are poised for success in two of the last great Olympic competitions this week - the Women’s 4 x 100m Relay and the Men’s 4 x 400m Relay.

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VAT ‘outlier’ status in up to 25% marina fall

Marinas are warning the “hesitancy” of foreign yacht charters to consider The Bahamas because of its status as a VAT “outlier” has caused a 20-25 percent business drop-off for some properties.

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William 'Knucklehead' Johnson Cross Country Championships 'a great event'

THE light showers of rain made the course at the Bahamas Golf Federation’s Driving Range a little more intriguing for the competitors in the Silver Lightning Track Club’s second annual William ‘Knucklehead’ Johnson Cross Country Championships on Satu

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Truckers dominate ladies’ division for the victory

WHILE the Johnson’s Lady Truckers literally dominated the ladies’ division, the men’s division of the Bahamas Softball Federation’s BTC National Championships’ round robin was a topsy turvy one.

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Conviction overturned for decade-old murder

A MAN’s conviction and 48-year-prison sentence for a decade-old murder was overturned by the Court of Appeal yesterday.

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Gov't is 'upping efforts' on $461m tax arrears

A Cabinet minister yesterday asserted that the Government is "upping our efforts" to collect a combined $461m in outstanding real property taxes owed by delinquent foreigners and businesses.

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Planning concern on $1.3m propane plant

Planning authorities are voicing concern over a proposed $1.3m “state-of-the-art” propane gas plant off Tonique Williams Highway due to “compatibility with its neighbours”.

Wozniacki, Clijsters into 3rd round

By JOHN PYE AP Sports Writer MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Defending champion Kim Clijsters and No. 1-ranked Caroline Wozniacki advanced to the third round of the Australian Open in contrasting styles on Wednesday. Clijsters needed only 47 minutes to beat

Three teams exit in National High School Basketball Championships

Day two of the National High School Basketball Championships featured the first round of eliminations as the field in Division I of the double elimination tournament was reduced by three.

Roadrunners Track & Field Club’s 18th annual gala awards banquet

FOR the 18th consecutive year, president/head coach Dexter Bodie and his executive team took the time out to honour the accomplishments of their Roadrunners Track and Field Club at their gala awards banquet.

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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL NATIONALS BY THE NUMBERS

SEVERAL of the best high school basketball players in the country took full advantage of the opportunity to showcase their skills at the third edition of the National High School Basketball Championships.The Bahamas Basketball Federation along with t

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PMH accused of union busting

THE Bahamas Nurses Union’s executive board demonstrated yesterday outside Princess Margaret Hospital regarding its ongoing issues with the Public Hospitals Authority and Ministry of Health, accusing the government of “union busting”. One major source

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Witness says gunman asked victim ‘You remember me?’ before shooting

A MAN had just bought tobacco products from a local tuck shop before he was shot dead in the Woods Alley area as part of an alleged murder plot two years ago, a Supreme Court jury has heard.