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Police investigate suspicious death of 14-month-old boy

POLICE are investigating the suspicious death of a 14-month-old boy who was taken to Princess Margaret Hospital unresponsive on Friday night.

‘I could forgive’: Father mourns son killed in targeted attack

LOCAL Businessman Brent “Bj” McPhee Jr had turned his life around after a troubled past and was looking forward to building his future before being shot dead in a suspected targeted attack, leaving his family in shock and grief.

Royal Bahamas Defence Force marine acquitted of sex charges after teen recants

A ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force marine accused of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor was acquitted on Friday after the complainant recanted her allegations during a Supreme Court trial.

RBDF marines return from Haiti mission

ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) marines assigned to the Regional Intelligence and Deployment Exercise (RIDE) returned home after completing a months-long deployment in Haiti supporting multinational security operations aimed at stabilising the country.

Happy Birthday Eileen Dupuch-Carron

Staff of The Tribune today celebrate the 96th birthday of the Right Honourable Eileen Dupuch-Carron — pilot, barrister-at-law, mother, artist and one of the most influential figures in Bahamian journalism.

Davis confirms general election will be soon

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis confirmed the next general election will be soon, though he remained tight-lipped on the specific date it will be called.

Goodman to change plea on drug charges

A Bahamian boat captain arrested in the US last month with an alleged $4 million worth of cocaine has informed the judge of his plans to plead guilty after initially denying the charges.

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

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.

Bastian brushes off PLP leadership rumours

PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party candidate Sebas Bastian yesterday brushed off questions about whether he aims to become the party’s leader in the future.

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.

‘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.

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.

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