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IACHR president: Detention not the answer to Bahamas' immigration challenges

DETENTION is not the answer to the country’s immigration challenges, according to IACHR president Esmeralda Arosemena de Troitiño.

Water and Sewerage industrial action 'appears certain'

INDUSTRIAL action appears certain, according to the Water and Sewerage Management Union, citing unwillingness by the water provider to resolve outstanding issues in good faith.

Citizenship gender inequality concerns highlighted at IACHR session

GENDER inequality regarding the transfer of citizenship could be remedied by taking the matter before an international court.

HMBS Flamingo marines remembered

POLITICIANS, family members and friends of the four Bahamian Marines killed in action 39 years ago during the sinking of HMBS Flamingo joined the Royal Bahamas Defence Force at Coral Harbour Base for a special Morning Colours ceremony yesterday.

Man acquitted of sergeant's murder, his brother's appeal dismissed

A man has been acquitted of murdering Sergeant 1475 Wayne Rolle during the course of an armed robbery five years ago - but his brother's appeal was dismissed.

Police investigate apparent suicide

POLICE are investigating an apparent suicide after a woman was discovered unresponsive inside a home with injuries to her body Friday morning.

Woman who appealed sentence given additional 15 years

A woman who appealed against her 20-year sentence for conspiring to have her friend murdered has instead been ordered to serve an additional 15 years in prison for the crime.

Jeff Lloyd: Parents have important role to play with students

EDUCATION Minister Jeff Lloyd yesterday called for parents to ensure students come to school prepared to learn and not engage in nefarious activities - and said campus security is under review.

Texas philanthropists partner with ministry to provide tablets

TEXAS Philanthropists Carl and Gigi Allen have partnered with the Ministry of Education to provide tablets for the public education sector in The Bahamas as government seeks to digitise all public schools in the country.

One person held over Hospital Lane shooting

ONE person is currently in police custody in connection with the Hospital Lane shooting that occurred on Saturday, May 4, Superintendent Shanta Knowles confirmed to The Tribune on Friday.

DNA criticises PLP and govt on marijuana issue

THE Democratic National Alliance (DNA) is accusing the Opposition party of being “late” and the Minnis Administration of being “slow” regarding the issue of marijuana decriminalisation.

Kwasi Thompson highlights Grand Bahama projects under FNM govt

STATE Minister for Grand Bahama Senator Kwasi Thompson believes there has been significant progress made in Grand Bahama during the two years since the FNM government came to office on May 10.

Man pleads not guilty to unlawful sex

A banking executive is one step closer to standing trial to answer to allegations that he had unlawful sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old boy earlier this year.

Two Bahamians face immigrant smuggling, illegal re-entry charges in Florida

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say two Bahamian men face charges related to immigrant smuggling and illegal re-entry in Florida.

Bahamian woman one of two murdered in Miami

A JAMAICAN man has been charged with murdering two women in Miami, including Bahamian Sophia Simpson.

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