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Small home repair scheme to start next month
DISASTER Reconstruction Authority executive chairman Alex Storr said officials plan to start the first phase of the Small Home Repair Programme by early next month.
Three dead in bloody 24 hours
THREE men were killed in separate incidents less than 24 hours apart, pushing the country’s murder count to 69 for the year.
Rolle: I felt betrayed by Minnis administration
POLICE Commissioner Paul Rolle on his last day in office yesterday said he felt “betrayed” and “deceived” by the Minnis administration in its handling of three high-ranking police officers, adding he never supported them being placed on leave.
Three murders in 24 hours
THE country’s murder count rose to 74 on Friday after three men were killed in separate homicides less than 24 hours apart.
Suspected robber shot dead by police
A MAN suspected of robbing another man was shot and killed by police early Friday afternoon.
Slain marine was due to leave force
ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force marine seaman Joevonte Miller, who was gunned down on Thursday night, was just weeks away from leaving the force, according to National Security Minister Wayne Munroe yesterday.
Anger management ordered after attack on man’s partner
A MAN was ordered to attend anger management courses by a Magistrate’s Court yesterday after admitting to assaulting his female business partner.
Azariah Smith gets the opportunity of a lifetime
AWARDED SCHOLARSHIP TO THE IMG ACADEMY IN FLORIDA NEXT FALL
PREP basketball player Azariah Smith received the opportunity of a lifetime when she was awarded a scholarship to one of the most prestigious sports academies in Florida.
Chavez Young named player of the week
CHAVEZ Young has excelled with the Buffalo Bison since his return to Triple-A baseball and was recognised as the club’s Player of the Week.
PAHO: Prepare now for post-COVID
PAN American Health Organisation (PAHO) director Carissa Etienne has urged countries in the region to prepare health systems now on how to deal with post COVID -19 conditions.
Gibson should weigh his ‘duty and honour’
NATIONAL Security Wayne Munroe Minister said yesterday officials will be ready to hold a by-election should embattled Long Island MP Adrian Gibson resign his seat in the House of Assembly.
Corrington Maycock voted in as new president of Bahamas Association of Athletic Coaches
IN a keenly contested election of officers on Saturday, Blue Chips Throwers Club founder and head coach Corrington Maycock was voted in as the new president of the Bahamas Association of Athletic Coaches.
Family rescues private chef stranded on Antholl Island
A NORMAL family day out at sea ended with a twist after a group of cousins rescued a man who was stranded on Atholl Island.
Hornets’ Kai Jones takes part in Elite Skills Camp
KAI Jones, the latest Bahamian to play in the National Basketball Association, took time out during a short break at home to participate in the 9th annual Denykco Bowles Elite Skills Basketball Camp.
EMBARGO REMOVAL COULD BE SOLUTION: PM sees opening up Venezuela trade as answer to gas crisis
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis believes the key to relief for Bahamians concerning escalating gas prices and higher energy costs is wrapped up in the removal of sanctions on Venezuela.
Team Bahamas 4th at the Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships
TEAM Bahamas fell short of their goal of getting into the top three with a fourth-place finish at the Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships in Humacao, Puerto Rico.
Suns make qualifying offer to Ayton
The NBA free agency period begins in earnest today (see sidebar) and the contract situation between Deandre Ayton and the Phoenix Suns remains one of the most speculated on the market.
PMH child ‘incident’ is probed by police
EQUALITY Bahamas has called for a full investigation into an incident at the Princess Margaret Hospital involving a minor, while it accused the institution of failing to maintain a safe environment.
Man guilty of housebreaking
AN ANDROS man was sentenced to nine months in prison yesterday on charges related to housebreaking, stealing and damage.
