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Rolle takes over as chief of police as Ferguson bows out

AFTER a brief handover ceremony at Police Headquarters yesterday, Paul Rolle was sworn in as the newest commissioner of the Royal Bahamas Police Force.

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Row at PMH after patients are asked to take off shoes

A ROW erupted in Princess Margaret Hospital’s Dialysis Unit recently, when, in what he says was a bid to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Dr Frederick Smith asked that all patients remove their shoes or not receive treatment.

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Tributes paid to Black Tuesday veteran Effie Walkes

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party stalwart councillor Effie Walkes, famed for her role in Black Tuesday, died yesterday at the age of 96.Ms Walkes, a political activist of her era, is known for the vital role she played in organising Black Tuesday, an event

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Frontline police now fitted with body cams

THE Royal Bahamas Police Force has officially launched the use of body worn cameras for its first responders and front line officers.

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QC Comets senior girls, boys take national high school softball titles

THE Bahamas Softball Federation and the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology’s National High School Softball Championships ended with the Queen’s College Comets senior girls and boys taking the titles.

Furious NIB staff to vote on strike

Employees of the National Insurance Board protested yesterday after negotiations over a new industrial agreement failed.

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Players, coaches get together to relive memories of a major feat

Bahamas women’s national basketball team members go undefeated to win gold at 1992 CARICOM games

IT’S not every day you see players and coaches get together to relive the memories of a major feat in their lives.

Ministry of Health project aims to tackle climate issues

THE Ministry of Health and Wellness in an effort to address climate change has developed a project set to improve climate resilience in the country’s health system.

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FNM chairman accuses PLP counterpart of inciting violence against the PM

THE chairman of the Free National Movement has accused his counterpart in the Progressive Liberal Party of inciting violence against Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis.

Scotiabank, RBC, Vitamalt proud sponsors of Marathon Bahamas

SCOTIABANK has again joined forces with Marathon Bahamas as a corporate partner for the 5th Annual Marathon Bahamas event. As a gold partner, Scotiabank has contributed financially and in-kind to support this event which directly benefits the fight against cancer in the Bahamas.

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50th Annual Heart Ball lives up to expectations

FOR THE 50th time around patrons at the Annual Sir Victor Sassoon Heart Ball enjoyed a night of glitz, glamour and fun. The ballroom at the Melia Nassau Beach Resort, last Saturday, was filled with shades of gold, black and cream.

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UPDATED: Man shot dead while driving

A MAN crashed into a wall and died moments after he was shot in the head while driving through the Coconut Grove area yesterday evening.

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Training venue change paying big dividends for ‘Q’ Ferguson

A change in training venue from the United States to the Caribbean is certainly starting to pay off big dividends for sprinter Sheniqua ‘Q’ Ferguson.

MacDonald's executives in team building focus

The senior leadership at DanBrad Ltd, the MacDonald’s franchise owners, held their first annual management retreat in Harbour Island on September 5.

Roadrunners Track and Field Club holds 15th annual awards banquet at Atlantis

Under the patronage of Mr and Mrs William Delancey, the Road Runners Track and Field Club held its 15th annual Awards and Presentation Banquet in the Grand Ballroom at the Atlantis resort on Saturday night.

Sports in brief

DUE to the death of James “Jim” Wood, the remainder of the 19-and-under best-of-three Baptist Sports Council 2014 Coca-Cola Softball Classic, which was scheduled to be played at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex on Saturday, has been postponed.

BFSB elects new Board to confront challenge

The Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) has elected its Board of Directors for 2014-2016, as the industry confronts opportunity as well as challenges.

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Student takes on junior tourism role

AFTER successfully defeating 11 students from around the country, Gabriele Josephs of Mary Star of the Sea has been named the new junior minister of tourism.

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Pintard says PAC will work despite prorogation

OPPOSITION leader Michael Pintard suggested that the work of the Public Accounts Committee would continue despite the prorogation of Parliament, drawing a rebuke from Attorney General Ryan Pinder.