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Defence lawyers oppose ending jury trials
DEFENCE lawyers oppose eliminating jury trials, saying the diverse backgrounds of jurors make the system preferable.
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Diamond depository deal would help ensure Botswana not ‘held hostage’ by global north
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis elaborated on his hopes of turning Grand Bahama into a depository for diamonds from Botswana during the closing press conference of his trip.
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Gov't in process of acquiring facility for domestic violence shelter
Amid concerns regarding the much-anticipated domestic violence shelter, Minister of Social Services Myles Laroda stated that it is on the government's agenda and will be realized shortly.
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Albany chief in 'devastating and self-inflicted humiliation'
Albany's principal investor has admitted that pleading guilty to securities fraud is "a devastating and self-inflicted humiliation I will have to live with for the rest of my days".
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POLICE: Drive responsibly over the holiday weekend
POLICE warned the public to drive safely and responsibly ahead of the Easter holiday weekend.
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Court of Appeal dismisses application to prevent key witness testifying
THE Court of Appeal yesterday dismissed an application from Adrian Gibson and his co-defendants seeking to prevent a key witness from testifying in their criminal trial.
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CARIFTA: Team Bahamas claims two medals in morning session in Grenada
ST GEORGE'S, GRENADA: The 51st CARIFTA Games got underway at the Kirani James Athletics Stadium this morning in Grenada and less than two hours into the junior regional meet Team Bahamas won a silver and bronze medal in the field events.
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Javonya Valcourt and Alonzo Russell take spotlight in US
QUARTER-milers Javonya Valcourt and Alonzo Russell took the spotlight in various meets over the weekend in the United States as the outdoor season began to intensify for our collegiate and elite athletes.
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Over 100 Out Island firms aided by $30m BDB facility
The Bahamas Development Bank’s (BDBs) $30m loan facility is projected to benefit more than 100 Family Island businesses.
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Nassau Cruise Port joins with the dignified girl project to donate feminine products to four groups
IN celebration of International Women’s Month, the Nassau Cruise Port partnered with the Dignified Girl project to donate 300 bags filled with essential feminine products to four organisations on Friday.
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Bahamas closes in on six straight
TEAM Bahamas drew closer to capturing its sixth straight and eight out of nine CARIFTA Swimming Championship title on day three of the four-day competition last night at the Betty Kelly Kenning Swim Complex.
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CARIFTA Games: Team Bahamas captures 33 total medals
St George’s, Grenada: Team Bahamas dominated the field events at the 51st CARIFTA Games hosted in St George’s, Grenada for their fifth straight second place finish over the Easter weekend.
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Two crew members die after incident on vessel moored at Half Moon Cay
Police on Eleuthera are investigating after an incident that left two crew members of a cruise line dead on Friday.
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Bahamian wedding planner receives global appointment
A Bahamian destination wedding planner has been appointed as industry advancement director of the Certified Wedding Planners (CWP) Society.
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Man shot and killed in nightclub parking lot
A 33-year-old man was reportedly shot and killed during an argument outside a local nightspot on West Bay Street early this morning.
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Four year sentence for having assault rifle
A MAN was sentenced to four years in prison on Friday after he admitted to having a banned assault rifle near his home on Wilson Tract last week.
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Code of conduct signed for taxi and public service drivers
TAXI operators and public service drivers will now be governed by an official Code of Conduct following a signing between the Minister of Energy and Transport JoBeth Coleby-Davis and Bahamas Taxi Cab Union (BTCU) President Wesley Ferguson on Friday.
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FNM Chairman expresses shock over Saunders' killing
FREE National Movement Chairman Duane Sands sent heartfelt condolences to the family of Don Saunders, who was shot and killed in an armed robbery in Gambier Village on Wednesday night.
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Bahamians turn out to be baptised during ‘Reaping the Harvest’ weekend
More than 20 individuals gave their lives to Christ and were baptised by water in during a special weekend hosted by Life Changers Ministries International (LCMI).