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Man accused of raping young woman held until trial

A MAN was remanded after he was charged with allegedly raping a young woman in New Providence earlier this month.

Ranger takes over as president of the New Providence Referee Association

LONG-time referee Darrell Ranger has replaced Travis Sawyer as the new president of the New Providence Referee Association.

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Team Bahamas falls short of the bronze-medal game

THE Bahamas’ under-11 national baseball team to the 2023 Pony Baseball Bronco-II World Series fell short of getting into the bronze-medal game yesterday in Chesterfield, Virginia.


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Woman cries while testifying that bus driver sexually assaulted her

A YOUNG woman cried while testifying about how a bus driver allegedly threatened her with a hammer, dragged her back into a bus and sexually assaulted her outside the Mall at Marathon in 2021.

Urgent need for banks on the islands

I am writing to shed light on a matter that holds significant importance for the residents of our beloved family island, Andros. The absence of adequate banking infrastructure and services is posing numerous challenges and hindrances to the growth and development of our community; particularly North and Central Andros.

‘Thankful’ as Bahamas turns 50

Happy 50th Bahamas, we have so much to be thankful for since gaining our “sovereignty”, some of which are, but not limited to:


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Man granted $50k bail on charge of $300k of cocaine

A MAN was granted $50,000 bail after police allegedly found $294,000 worth of cocaine in his house last week.

Air traffic optimistic on industrial deal signing

Bahamian air traffic controllers say they will be signing an industrial agreement shortly after major issues in the contract negotiations were resolved.

Retailer doubles summer internship to 20 students

A Bahamian retailer yesterday disclosed it is doubling its summer intern programme to 20 persons amid the economy's strong post-COVID rebound.


Pintard: BPL 'weighs down' businesses

The Opposition's leader yesterday charged that Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) is in "crisis" and "weighing down" businesses.

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07242023 EDITION

Monday, 24th July, 2023.

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INSIGHT: Energy costs soaring during record heat and Davis administration has no solutions

TODAY, Bahamians are suffering with astronomical Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) electricity bills during what is one of the most intense heat waves in recent times.


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WORLD VIEW: On September 11, Small Island States have their day in court

IN the face of unremitting climate change threats and unfulfilled promises from industrialized nations, leaders of small island states have courageously taken matters into their own hands. Their frustration with lacklustre funding and inadequate solutions to fortify their countries against climate change has led them to pursue the power of the international legal system. They are seeking justice against those nations whose excessive greenhouse gas emissions pose an existential threat to their peoples.

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Commissioner Clayton Fernander’s rise in the Royal Bahamas Police Force

CLAYTON Fernander achieved the pinnacle of his career within the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) by becoming the ninth Commissioner of Police in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. He was born on the beautiful island of San Salvador to Minerva Butler and the late Wellington Fernander and was raised in Bain Town, New Providence. Mr Fernander attributes his success to the guidance and influence of his mother and late grandmother, Elvina Walker.

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THE KDK REPORT: Proactive approach needed so all are able to afford health care - Part 2

ON a daily basis, I meet and interact with patients from all walks of life. Last week, I wrote about how a friend from an affluent background complained about the rising price of water lilies, which she needed to purchase for the Koi Pond in her garden.


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INSIGHT: Rising cost of electricity hurts everyone

IN the vein of offering safety tips, let me offer these three pieces of advice to avoid an electric shock – never work around electricity when water is present, always shut off the power before working on live circuits and never, ever open your Bahamas Power and Light bill.

EDITORIAL: Angered by ongoing pothole problems

A WELL-INTENDED piece of advice got a quick backlash on social media over the weekend.

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Past speakers of the House of Assembly back Parliamentary Service Bill

A BILL to make Parliament more independent has the backing of past speakers of the House of Assembly.


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Star rower: Sports can help young bridge the gap

AMERICAN rower Arshay Cooper is spreading the message about opportunities available to young people through sports like rowing.

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Busier summer anticipated as 350k passengers pass through LPIA in June

LYNDEN Pindling International Airport officials anticipate a robust summer for airport activity.