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Family Island women receive a boost in business at Exuma wellness summit

When people talk about empowering and promoting women in business, they usually have individuals who reside and operate in New Providence in mind.

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NEXT STOP PARIS: Mixed relay team qualifies for Olympics

A new national record that was powered by a stunning second leg from 16-year-old rookie Shania Adderley helped to propel The Bahamas mixed 4 x 400 metre team to the 2024 Paris Olympics.

‘Fantastic opportunity’ given Bahamas in UK tax change

Realtors yesterday argued The Bahamas has “a fantastic opportunity” to exploit changes in UK tax law by attracting hundreds of ultra wealthy individuals and their families to domicile in this nation.

Triple shooting over weekend

POLICE launched an investigation into a triple shooting that happened in the early hours of Saturday morning, which left three people – a 29-year-old adult man and two adult females ages 30 and 28 – hospitalised.

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Mixed relay team qualifies for the Paris Olympics

A new national record that was powered by a stunning second leg from 16-year-old rookie Shania Adderley helped to propel The Bahamas mixed 4 x 400 metre team to the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Local shark feeding operations and how to reduce bite chances

MY name is André Musgrove. I’m a professional underwater photographer, shark diver, and spearfisherman from the Bahamas, and have extensive experience working with sharks and shark scientists worldwide, including Tiger Sharks, Bull Sharks, and Great White Sharks.

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PM: National Youth Guard graduates 'on the front lines of new climate era'

Prime Minister Philip Davis cautioned the second cohort of officers dedicated to national emergency response that they will be “on the front lines during this new climate era” during a graduation ceremony yesterday.

Woman accused of assaulting ex-girlfriend with knife

A WOMAN who allegedly assaulted her ex-girlfriend with a knife and threatened to harm her last month was granted bail ahead of her trial on Friday.

Man granted bail in $7k stealing case

A 28-year-old man was granted $7,000 bail on Friday after being accused of stealing over $7,000 from a man’s bank account three years ago.

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Minnis nominates today, will challenge Pintard

FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis is expected to nominate himself to become leader of the Free National Movement today, setting up a highly anticipated race with the incumbent, Michael Pintard, at the party’s convention next month.

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Jury dismissed over a political connection

A JUDGE dismissed the jury in North Abaco MP Kirk Cornish’s rape trial yesterday after learning that a juror had a close relationship with the leader of the opposition, Michael Pintard.

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Jury dismissed over a political connection

A JUDGE dismissed the jury in North Abaco MP Kirk Cornish’s rape trial yesterday after learning that a juror had a close relationship with the leader of the opposition, Michael Pintard.

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Johnson set to challenge Duane Sands for chairman

FORMER Yamacraw MP Elsworth Johnson said he has nominated himself for chairman of the Free National Movement, setting up a clash with incumbent Dr Duane Sands at the party’s upcoming convention.

Man ordered to pay fine for indecent assault of woman

A MAN was ordered to financially compensate a woman after he admitted to accidentally touching her face while taking a selfie last weekend.

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BREAKING: Jury dismissed in Cornish rape trial

The jury has been dismissed in the case of North Abaco MP Kirk Cornish, who is accused of rape, assault and death threats.

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‘MP raped me and spat on me’

A WOMAN cried and alleged in court that North Abaco MP Kirk Cornish raped her, spat on her and left her in fear for her life.

Department of Labour launches a safety awareness campaign

MORE than 100 people reported safety concerns on construction sites, restaurants, and other businesses last year, according to a representative of the Department of Labour’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration Unit (OSHA).

Man told to be of good behaviour for one year or face two months jail time

A MAN was ordered to be of good behaviour for one year after admitting to assaulting a man with a wooden cigar box on Prince George Wharf earlier this month.

'Death by 1,000 cuts' fear on new Bimini airport fees

Private aviation operators yesterday voiced fears that the industry faces "death by a thousand cuts" amid a furious reaction to the imposition of multiple new fees to pay for Bimini's $80m airport upgrade.

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Monday, April 29, 2024