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Nurses facing more violence

Local reports are coming in strong throughout the globe, any place a hospital, clinic or home care situation exists – being a medical assistant, nurse or caregiver can be in a very dangerous profession indeed.

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Defence Force welcomes 109 new recruits, largest ever intake of women in mixed entry

THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force welcomed 109 new recruits at the Passing Out ceremony of the New Entry 59 and Woman Entry 28 class at the Coral Harbour base on Friday.

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TA Thompson repairs to be complete ‘by start of term’

EDUCATION Minister Glenys Hanna Martin said yesterday repairs at T A Thompson Junior High School will be completed in time for the start of school on August 29.

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Decathlete Ken Thompson in 7th after day 1

BIRMINGHAM, England — Although he’s currently in seventh place in the men’s decathlon at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Kendrick Thompson said he still has the confidence that he can perform much better.

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FNM warning: We need action - now

THE Free National Movement yesterday expressed concern about the Bahamian economy and the management of the country’s fiscal affairs.

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Miller-Uibo wins 400 in Monaco

Although she indicated that she’s done running the 400 metres, two-time Olympic gold medallist and world champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo continued her quest for the 2022 Wanda Diamond League title by winning the women’s one-lap race in Monaco in grand style.

Ministry responds to Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation

THE Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation’s inability to travel to regional competition has been a much debated topic of discussion recently and the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture sought to clarify the issues.

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Two accused in separate cases of theft

TWO men were arraigned yesterday on separate stealing charges.

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FOAM appeals for more back-to-school support

DESPITE generous contributions from Senators last week, the founder of Families of All Murder Victims (FOAM) says much more help is still needed to support the organisation’s two back-to-school initiatives.

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Tourism ministry takes part in aviation convention

THE Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation took part in the week-long 69th Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh convention held in Wisconsin from July 24–31.

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Four accused over gun and ammunition

THREE men and a woman were charged in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday with possession of a prohibited weapon and ammunition.

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Frank Rutherford finds some raw talent

WITH the hosting of the 50th anniversary of the CARIFTA Games during the 50th Independence celebrations of the Bahamas, legendary Frank Rutherford and a few athletes are giving their assistance in seeking out the talent in the Family Islands and will make some recommendations on how the country can be successful at home against Jamaica.

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Gold medal glory for Nairn, disappointment for Kendrick Thompson

BIRMINGHAM, England — In sports in general, there’s the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. Team Bahamas experienced both ends of the spectrum over the weekend at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

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IAN FERGUSON: Start planning now for our 50th Independence

Throughout the length and breadth of our archipelago, the level of excitement surrounding the 50th independence celebrations scheduled for July 10, 2023, is building among Bahamians.

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Miller-Uibo places 2nd in return to 200 metres

FRESH off the end of what could be described as her swan song in the women’s 400 metres at the World Championships in Eugene, Oregon a couple weeks ago, Shaunae Miller-Uibo returned to the 200 metres where she placed second.

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Opposition leader warns of taxes, inflation ‘double whammy’

THE Leader of the Opposition has criticized government on its late fiscal snapshot report and warned of a “double whammy” of high taxes and higher priced goods.

Munroe’s controversy and theology

This coming November will mark the eighth anniversary of Bahamas Faith Ministries (BFM) founder Dr Myles Munroe’s untimely death in a tragic plane accident on Grand Bahama. Notwithstanding his death, the Munroe estate continues to upload his sermons on the Munroe Global YouTube channel that draws hundreds of thousands of viewers from around the world.

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Kaiwan Culmer 7th in triple jump final

BIRMINGHAM, England — Seventh best was all that Kaiwan Culmer could muster as the Bahamas wrapped up competition at the 2022 Commonwealth Games yesterday at the Alexander Stadium.

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Parliament’s IBC error key in Bacardi rum fortune fight

The now-former chief justice has ordered that a Bahamian International Business Company (IBC) be resurrected from its dissolution more than 17 years ago to rescue multi-billion dollar litigation involving the Bacardi rum fortune.

Mental health

Loneliness casts gloom and darkness like a raging and merciless tornado.