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Man dies in accident on Carmichael Road

A MAN is dead following a traffic accident early Monday morning on Carmichael Road.

Teacher of the Year nominees urged to keep pace with changing world

CHANCES for tuition assistance with master’s and doctor of philosophy degrees for public school teachers are on the horizon.

‘Turning blind eye to gang wars will only make them worse’

NOTED psychiatrist Dr David Allen says the stabbing of a teen boy last week highlights longstanding gang wars in inner city communities, adding that as long as the nation turns a blind eye to the issue it will only get worse.

Buju brings out the crowds

REGGAE legend Buju Banton wowed hundreds of fans Saturday night during the Bahamian leg of his “Long Walk to Freedom” tour.

Injuries after Oasis of the Seas accident at GB Shipyard

One of the world's largest cruise ships was today involved in a major accident at the Grand Bahama Shipyard.

Testing the water on helping our hospitals

THE preliminary talks between Johns Hopkins Medicine and local health officials continued over the weekend, with the president of the institution’s global ventures scheme touring several facilities in New Providence.

Mystery abductor strikes yet again

AN eight-year-old boy was lured from his home on Fox Hill Road south into a silver car and later dropped off near the New Providence Landfill on Friday.

It hurts, it’s been ruined: After 38 years, senior officer opens up on force departure

THE government’s handling of the pre-retirement leave process for several senior police and defence force officers “ruined” their departures, according to outgoing Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police Stephen Dean.

BPL chief operating officer resigns

BAHAMAS Power and Light confirmed yesterday the immediate resignation of its Chief Operating Officer Christina Alston.

‘Bring in mentorship scheme for children at risk’

THE Ministry of Education should consider a law enforcement-based mentorship programme for at risk youth, departing Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police Stephen Dean has recommended.

Man found shot at business

A MAN is in hospital after he was shot in Grand Bahama on Saturday, police said.

The Bahamas matches US in gender equality report

THE Bahamas has been ranked 62 out of 187 nations in a recent World Bank report analysing countries where women are fully equal to men under the law.

Living the dream

On a small road with big dreams, members of the Lewis Street community gathered on Saturday to unveil their Dream Wall of Respect, pictured, a vibrant collection of murals with powerful messages of love and hope and tributes to heroes.

Three accused of overstaying

THREE foreign nationals, two Colombians and one Haitian, were arraigned in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Friday for overstaying and illegal landing.

Four face court over marijuana charges

FOUR men were charged with possession of dangerous drugs in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Friday.

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