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Travis Munnings declares for NBA Draft
TRAVIS Munnings has decided to test the professional ranks sooner than expected and become one of hundreds of early entrants to declare for the NBA Draft.The University of Louisiana Monroe Warhawks junior forward made the announcement via social medi
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Candidate’s silence on his $53m fortune
KEVIN King, the Kingdom Government Movement’s leader who is vying for the East Grand Bahama seat, yesterday evaded questions to clarify his declared net worth of $53,129,820.
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WHO declares global emergency over spread of Zika virus
The World Health Organisation (WHO) yesterday declared a global emergency over the explosive spread of the Zika virus, which has been linked to birth defects in the Americas, calling it an “extraordinary event” that poses a public health threat to other parts of the world.
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Man shoots woman in arm then speeds away
POLICE are on the hunt for a man who shot a woman early yesterday morning in the Village Road area.
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Minister has no answer on when there will be more Dorian inquests
NATIONAL Security Minister Marvin Dames could not say in a recent interview if the Coroner’s Court will launch further inquests that would see more people who went missing during Hurricane Dorian be declared dead.
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March 1 deadline for asset disclosures
THE Public Disclosure Commission has sent notices to all Members of Parliament and senators as the deadline for declarations approaches. MPs and those in the Senate are expected to submit documents disclosing their assets by March 1. According to P
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US man held after failure to declare nearly $40k
AN American man was arrested when he failed to declare $39,905 in cash at the Lynden Pindling International Airport.Police said the man presented himself to a US Border Control Officer shortly after 7pm, but failed to declare the true amount of curre
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Pinder sued for certifying union election results
LABOUR Director John Pinder is being sued for certifying the results of the Bahamas Public Services Union’s recent election in which BPSU president Kimsley Ferguson and his team were returned to top executive positions.
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Two US citizens charged over rifle find
TWO American citizens were charged on Monday after failing to declare two rifles when they entered the Bahamas on a private boat.
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American loses $77,000 in winnings - and gets $500 fine
AN American man was fined yesterday after admitting to making a false declaration at the airport. This admission resulted in him losing $70,000 in casino winnings which was seized at the time of his arrest.
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Government and renewables
On the momentous occasion of The Bahamas’ 50th anniversary of Independence when we reflect upon our nation’s progress and contemplate the path forward, we believe our government must make a bold and visionary decision to declare its commitment to renewable energy as the driving source for energy generation while transitioning from a heavy dependence on oil for the betterment of our beloved islands.
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Realtors back reform call on ‘antiquated’ Condo Act
Senior realtors yesterday backed a Supreme Court judge’s call to reform the “antiquated” Condominium Act because “everything gets thrown off” in a sale by the slightest error in unit size.
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Money isn't everything on the declarations - sometimes it's all about the plants
FOLLOWING each Nomination Day, when hopefuls become official general election candidates, the public eagerly anticipates the publication of their financial assets.
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American held after failure to declare $30,000
AN American man from Michigan is in police custody for failing to declare nearly $30,000 in cash while at the airport on Saturday.
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BRAN: Declare war on crime
DNA leader Branville McCartney said the government must declare war on crime, or the citizens of the Bahamas will never be safe.
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Newlywed lost at sea declared dead by judge
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A judge has declared a missing Florida newlywed dead, almost two years to the day she disappeared while honeymooning in the Bahamas.
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Human Rights Day Message from the UN
“ALL human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.”
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PLP Chairman dismisses Rollins’ manipulation claim
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts yesterday dismissed Fort Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins’ claim that he was manipulated into accusing Free National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis of conflict of interest in 2013.
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Catholic call on climate change
CATHOLIC bishops from around the region have joined the movement to circumvent climate change and urged its membership to advocate for a universal climate agreement.
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EDITORIAL: Any young life’s end is a loss
EMERGENCY lights were flashing outside The Tribune last night – so of course our reporters went to find out what was going on.
