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Former DNA candidate sentenced to 18 years for sex assault

A former DNA candidate was sentenced to 18 years in prison for sexually assaulting an 17-year-old boy

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PLP candidate unveils tech and culture hub in Fort Charlotte

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party candidate for Fort Charlotte Sebas Bastian yesterday opened a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to training, innovation, entrepreneurship and community engagement for residents.

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Bahamian teacher stuck in Kuwait ‘not afraid’ as she leans on her faith

WITH Kuwait’s airspace closed and the alternative a $6,000 road trip out of the country, Bahamian teacher Keva Williams says she is not afraid of death as she remains in the Gulf nation amid rising tensions with Iran.

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‘Where are the funds?’: Doctors sound alarm over NHI delays again

NATIONAL Health Insurance providers are once again raising alarm over delayed payments, calling for details on how funds budgeted for the programme are being spent.

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Olympian Ferguson-McKenzie named wellness ambassador

OLYMPIC medallist Debbie Ferguson-McKenzie has been appointed National Student Wellness Ambassador as part of a new government initiative aimed at promoting healthier lifestyles among students across The Bahamas.

Hanna-Martin: sweeping bills to bring ‘structure’ to education

EDUCATION Minister Glenys Hanna-Martin says two major pieces of legislation tabled by the Davis administration aim to modernise and strengthen the country’s education system by introducing stronger standards, earlier access to formal schooling and tighter oversight of schools and early childhood institutions.

Renovated PMH emergency room to fully open despite cost overruns

The newly renovated Accident and Emergency department at Princess Margaret Hospital is expected to be ready for full occupancy by the end of the month, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said yesterday, adding that the move will allow the hospital to provide better-quality services.

Judge pleads with Gov’t bank not to repossess family home

A Supreme Court judge has pleaded with a government-owned bank not to proceed with repossessing a couple’s Charlotteville family home after they purportedly made monthly payments plus a $32,000 “lump sum” to bring their mortgage back into compliance.