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$25m cocaine smugglers say officer aided them
TWO Venezuelan men who were caught trying to smuggle $25m worth of cocaine into the country last week were sentenced to five years in prison yesterday.
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CDC raises alert back to level 4
THE United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has raised this country’s travel warning from level three to level four due to the “very high” level of COVID-19 infections, advising people to avoid travel to The Bahamas.
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Moxey leads way for free tests
GRAND Bahama Minister Ginger Moxey was the first to be tested during the launch of the free COVID-19 testing programme in Grand Bahama on Saturday.
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EDITORIAL: Prime Minister must answer over quarantine trip
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has some serious questions to answer.
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CDC raises Bahamas COVID-19 Travel Risk rating to level three
THE Bahamas’ COVID-19 Travel Risk Advisory Rating was increased to a level three —“reconsider travel” warning—yesterday by the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention in response to skyrocketing new infections believed to be caused by the Omicron variant.
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Over 100 make up delegation to Dubai Expo
MORE than 100 people, including Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis, made up a delegation that went to Dubai to attend a world expo that showcased the country’s cultural and technological offerings.
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Grand Bahama set for local govt elections on January 27
SOME 70 council seats are up for grabs in this year’s local government election in Grand Bahama slated for January 27.
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A COMIC'S VIEW: Is marijuana really a cure for COVID?
A NEW study released this week has marijuana enthusiasts beaming, comedians laughing as they pen the related material. (Yours truly included)
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A voice for victims: Bahamian author breaks silence on sexual abuse experience
It took strength and courage for Sheron Baptiste to share her personal experience of molestation and sexual abuse during a panel discussion held last week.
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Fitness guru makes plea for all sporting bodies to unite
DURING his contribution at the Bahamas Events & Sports’ Meet and Greet for Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg, fitness guru Leonardo ‘Nardo’ Dean made a passionate plea for all sporting bodies to come together and work towards a common goal for the betterment of sports in the country.
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50 percent of Bahamians are not fully vaccinated
I was disappointed to hear Minister of Health Dr Michael Darville say in his last press conference before the holidays that nearly 50 percent of Bahamians were fully vaccinated.
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Three accused after series of armed robberies
TWO men and a juvenile were charged in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday with armed robbery.
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Reopen 100%
In regards to the schools opening at 50% hybrid learning - this is unacceptable!
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Wendell Miller - Junior Male Athlete of the Year
VERSATILE sprinter Wendell Miller concluded his time on the junior circuit with a season of milestones, highlighted by a new junior national record in his signature event.
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TRAGEDY OF NEW MUM SHOT DEAD: Boyfriend survives after turning gun on himself after killing
A woman is dead and a man is in hospital after a suspected murder and attempted suicide on Saturday night.
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Bahamian teacher finds strength to face man who sexually abused her as child
New book details her journey to forgiveness
IT WAS through a letter written to her mother when she was 16 years old that Markel Williams finally unburdened herself of the terrible secret she had been carrying for over a decade.
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PRIZED OFFICER SHOT BY POLICE: Why did marine who was trained to calm situations lunge at cop?
A police officer shot and killed a Royal Bahamas Defence Force officer who allegedly “charged” at him and tried to disarm him early yesterday morning.
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Student athletes shine at NAIA, Junior College level
BAHAMIAN student athletes have excelled this season at various levels of collegiate basketball, highlighted by recent performances at the NAIA and Junior College level.
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Crisis point for Grand Bahama over COVID hospitalisations
COVID-related hospitalisations are at a “crisis” on Grand Bahama, according to Dr Frank Bartlett, head of the island’s COVID-19 taskforce who reported that there are some challenges with space and staff shortage at Rand Memorial Hospital.
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‘Legislation being reviewed to improve justice system’
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder says the government is reviewing several key pieces of legislation, including the Court Services Bill, which it hopes to pass in Parliament to improve the nation’s judicial system.
