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Are ‘naysayers’ aware of the state of healthcare in Nassau, asks Davis
AFTER many residents packed a town hall on Tuesday to oppose the Davis administration’s plans for a new hospital, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis asked yesterday if “naysayers” are aware of the struggling state of healthcare infrastructure in New Providence.
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Police: Teen killed on basketball court had running feud with a suspect in his murder
THE teen killed on a basketball court over the weekend had a running feud with one of the suspects in his murder, Chief Superintendent of Police Chrislyn Skippings said yesterday.
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Keric Rolle is leading the way for Bahamians
Keric Rolle is breaking barriers in the field of actuarial science, becoming one of a few Bahamians to attain the Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) designation.
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Red-Line Athletics’ inaugural Field Events Classic on Saturday
WITH the tremendous success being achieved by the field competitors, as opposed to the track athletes, the Red-Line Athletics Track Club has decided to award them for their efforts.
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Man’s body found in unfinished building in GB
GRAND Bahama recorded its second murder for the year when the body of a man wearing an ankle bracelet was found in a remote area of a Lucaya Subdivision on Wednesday morning.
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Man accused of setting fire to a vehicle causing $3k damage
A MAN was taken into custody accused of vehicle arson in New Providence last month.
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Man charged for attacking another man using a screwdriver granted $5k bail
A MAN was granted $5,000 bail yesterday after being accused of attacking a man with a screwdriver at a bar in Nassau Village last August.
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Denisha Cartwright pleased with performance
DENISHA Cartwright knew sooner or later that she would qualify for the 2024 Olympic Games.
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Sprinter Wanya McCoy ‘making the adjustment’
The decision to switch from playing basketball to running track as a high school student who moved from Doris Johnson to Queen’s College, from competing in the 400 metres to the sprints and transferring from Clemson University to the University of Florida, has paid off big dividends for Wanya McCoy.
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Laroda says his ministry is working to support and strengthen troubled families
SOCIAL Services Minister Myles Laroda said his ministry is working to support families facing hard times.
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Serena and Jimmy Norius are competing together
AFTER Serena Norius earned her professional bodybuilding card last year, she is finally getting to compete on the same international stage with her husband, Jimmy Norius.
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Man accused of breaking into two Bay St shops
A MAN was denied bail yesterday after he was accused of breaking into two stores on Bay Street last week.
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All-white Pentecost Prayer Parade this Sunday seeks to “Heal the Land”
THE streets will be painted white this coming Sunday as churches across New Providence convene in solidarity and a spirit of worship for the second all-white Pentecost Prayer Parade.
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'Historic' medical marijuana bills tabled in Parliament
Health and Wellness minister Dr Michael Darville tabled a compendium of bills to establish a legal medical marijuana industry in the House of Assembly today.
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Department of Labour 'give back' to job seekers
AS many as 100 people are visiting the Department of Labour daily in search of employment, according to a senior manager.
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Islandwide Cabling celebrates 10 years by donating to 10 charities
ISLANDWIDE Cabling and Consulting Services celebrating the company’s 10th anniversary yesterday by continuing to donate to local charities.
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Residents concerned over $290m hospital
DOZENS of residents voiced their opposition to the construction of a $290m hospital at New Providence Highway during a rowdy town hall meeting yesterday.
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Downtown businesses in 14-day sidewalk sign removal warning
Businesses in downtown Nassau have been given 14 days to remove all sidewalk signs because they obstruct pedestrian traffic and violate building codes.
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FNM’s upset as constituency elections are postponed
AS the Free National Movement’s convention nears, more concerns have been raised about the fairness of the process, this time from members of the party’s Fox Hill constituency association.