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How Slim the dog saved me from cancer

DAISY, the Labrador, received a medal and a royal pat on the head from Prince Charles last week for her uncanny ability to sniff out cancer – 551 patients in all, including that of her owner.

50-year murder sentence upheld

THE COURT of Appeal has affirmed a man’s 50-year prison sentence for murdering his girlfriend because she refused to continue a relationship after calling it an “appropriate” punishment for a “most brutal and cold-blooded crime”.Former Court of Appea

Tragedy of proud boy who died after singing anthem

A 11-YEAR-OLD boy who sang the National Anthem during a National Independence Flag-raising ceremony died less than two weeks later.

Ministry of Energy and Transport says BPL responded ‘swiftly’ after criticism from Cartwright on Acklins and Eleuthera power outages

FREE National Movement deputy leader Shanendon Cartwright ripped the government’s “unreliable” electricity and water supply to Eleuthera and Acklins yesterday, drawing a response from the Ministry of Energy and Transport, which said electricity issues have been quickly addressed.

Police find home invasion suspect ‘hiding’ in hotel on PI

THE 18-year-old suspect wanted for questioning in connection with the home invasion and murder of Blair resident Andre Cartwright was caught by police early yesterday morning “hiding” in a Paradise Island hotel, according to Chief Superintendent Paul Rolle.

NCAA Indoors: Athletes reach new milestones

BAHAMIANS continue to reach new milestones early in the NCAA Indoor Track and Field season.

$1,00 fine over marijuana

A MAN found with a quantity of marijuana earlier this week was fined $1,000 yesterday.

Shanendon Cartwright tests positive for COVID-19

ST BARNABAS MP Shanendon Cartwright has tested positive for COVID-19.

Treasurer blasts govt on financial resource failure

The Public Treasury’s top official blasted the government for failing to provide sufficient resources to improve financial management and cash flow. Eugenia Cartwright, the treasurer, in a memorandum that was revealed with yesterday’s publication of

Power loss leaves bed maker dozing

A bedding manufacturer yesterday said business levels had plunged almost 90 per cent year-over-year post-Matthew, with the loss of electricity for two full weeks severely compromising its ability to produce finished products and generate sales.

Businessman one of three victims killed over weekend

A WEST Bay Street business owner was shot dead just outside his establishment early yesterday morning, marking the 51st murder for the year and the third over the weekend, according to The Tribune’s records.

Bahamas 'closer than ever' on plane registry

The Bahamas now only needs to sign a global treaty to unlock the “immeasurable long-term economic benefits” of an international aircraft registry, an aviation attorney believes.“The Bahamas is closer than ever to the establishment of the long sought-

Plea to establish aircraft registry

AN ATTORNEY has called on the Government to move quickly to establish an aircraft registry to not only bring added business to The Bahamas but also ensure that the country meets ICAO standards for airport safety.

Bahamas falling behind on aircraft registry

The Bahamas risks falling behind in the fast-growing aviation sector, which accounts for $107 billion in regional revenue, if it does not keep pace with other countries that are making it easier and more attractive to do business, a local aviation law expert has warned.

Guilty of stabbing girlfriend to death

DOUGLAS Pratt faces life imprisonment after being found guilty yesterday by a Supreme Court jury of murdering his girlfriend because she refused to continue a relationship with him.