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Bethel: Don't speculate, wait for the investigation
ALL necessary steps are being taken to ensure the deadly Exuma boat accident is thoroughly investigated with the government set to use the “highest technologies” to determine the cause of the onboard explosion, Attorney General Carl Bethel said yeste
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McCartney hasn’t ruled out standing again to lead DNA
DEMOCRATIC National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney said yesterday he has not determined if he will be putting himself forward for re-election as the party’s chief whenever its next convention is called.
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UPDATED: Man’s body found floating near Sand trap
POLICE will have to await the results of an autopsy to determine the cause of death of a man discovered floating in waters off West Bay Street yesterday.
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Bail denied for man who had double murder conviction overturned
A MAN whose double murder conviction was overturned by the Court of Appeal earlier this year was denied bail until the panel determines whether they will order a retrial for his case.
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URCA plans to study third mobile operator feasibility
The Bahamian electronic communications sector faces a comprehensive market review that could possibly pave the way for the introduction of a third mobile phone operator.
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Rules tabled for COVID compensation
PEOPLE who allegedly suffer loss or injury after taking COVID-19 vaccines will have one year to send their claim for compensation to a specially created, five-member tribunal that will assess their case, according to new rules tabled in the House of Assembly yesterday.
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‘All eyes’ on high jumper Donald Thomas at the World Athletics Indoor Championship
AS the world gears up for the highly anticipated World Athletics Indoor Championship in Glasgow, Scotland, March 1-3, all eyes will be on Donald Thomas - the Bahamian high jump sensation who has consistently dazzled audiences with his remarkable talent and unwavering determination.
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IAN FERGUSON: An honest method for business needs
Companies throughout the world use October to begin the process of planning for a new calendar year. They engage in talent development for their staff, formulate strategic business plans, create company goals and objectives - all in the hope of enjoying a more productive and profitable new year.
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Union maintains 15% entitlement for Melia gratuity
A BAHAMAS Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union (BHCAWU) executive confirmed that while the Meliá hotel was offering a nine per cent gratuity payment to employees for three months, the union was maintaining its position that the gratuity be calculated at 15 per cent up until a new deal is reached or a judge determines otherwise.
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IAN FERGUSON: Companies need annual check-up
Companies throughout the world use the start of the year’s third quarter to begin the process of planning for a new calendar year. They engage in talent development for their staff, formulate strategic business plans, create company goals and objectives - all in the hope of enjoying a more productive and profitable new year.
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Body found near Arawak Cay parking lot
A MAN’S body was found yesterday near a parking lot at Arawak Cay.
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Police find body of man in a van
ABACO police discovered the body of an adult man in a van Saturday afternoon. However, the officer in charge of the island said foul play is not suspected at this time, but an autopsy will be carried out to determine the cause of death. A video sur
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Pastor says residents saw start of fire
MEMBERS of the Haitian community, devastated by a late night fire on Monday, told The Tribune yesterday they believe the blaze was intentionally set to force them off the property.
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Man thought to have drowned
POLICE will await an autopsy to determine the cause of death in a suspected drowning case.
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Investigation into Wells letter row is complete
DEPUTY Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said yesterday that an investigation he ordered into what led Ministry of Works Parliamentary Secretary Renward Wells to sign a multi-million dollar letter of intent with Stellar Waste Management is complete amid concerns that the government has not taken disciplinary action.
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Gov't urged: Allow exploratory oil drill before referendum
THE Government should allow the Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC) to drill an exploratory well to determine if commercial quantities of oil exist in this nation’s waters prior to putting the issue to a referendum, a senior private sector official said yesterday.
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PLP committee to ‘determine fate’ of Rollins
THE Progressive Liberal Party has activated its disciplinary committee to “determine the fate” of Fort Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins, according to party Chairman Bradley Roberts.
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Govt 'determined' to battle crime after year in which murders rose
THE government remains “determined and committed” in its ongoing battle with violent crime heading into the new year, according to Prime Minister Perry Christie.
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Citizens’ ‘basic needs’ the liveable wage guide
A FORMER Chamber of Commerce chief executive yesterday said the Government must look at meeting its citizens’ “basic needs” first to determine what is the proper liveable wage.
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Minnis presents Ingraham with a copy of his book - ‘The Power of Determination’
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis presented a copy of his new book, “The Power of Determination”, to Hubert Ingraham yesterday.