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J Lo and A-Rod make it a match in the Bahamas

JENNIFER Lopez and Alex Rodriguez were engaged as they vacationed in The Bahamas over the weekend.

What really happened to my son?

THE father of a 30-year-old biker killed in a collision last week has raised issues with the police’s account of the incident, claiming his son was being chased by officers when he was fatally struck by a vehicle that allegedly had run a traffic light.

Disney’s go-ahead in ‘$400m’ project: Lighthouse Point plan allows land for national park

THE government and Disney Island Development Ltd have signed a Heads of Agreement for the construction of a $250m to $400m cruise port and entertainment facility at Lighthouse Point, Eleuthera.

HELP COPS FIND THE CHILDREN SNATCHER

ROYAL Bahamas Police Force investigators have no leads and are challenged with getting people to come forward with information that could lead to the arrest of the person responsible for the abduction of three boys on Thursday.

Country’s debt - we all owe $7k

THE country’s national debt as of December 2018 stood at $7.5bn, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has revealed, meaning every Bahamian incurred a debt of nearly $7,000 each.

Tribute dinner for former Governor General

FORMER Governor General Arthur Dion Hanna was lauded as a staunch nationalist and one of the founding fathers of an independent Bahamas at a special dinner to mark his 91st birthday.

Medical experts gather for three-day conference

MEDICAL professionals will commune over best practices and industry challenges like client management and nursing shortages at their 47th annual science conference this week.

Four injured in shooting at Cowpen Road home

Police are investigating after four people were shot in a house on Cowpen Road early on Sunday morning.

Four C’s Adventures owner and captain to stand trial next year

FOUR C’s Adventures owner and one of his captains will stand trial in 2020 over allegations of negligence in the fatal tour boat explosion last year.

Police confirm three boys were taken on Thursday – four in 24 hours

POLICE have confirmed that three boys were taken in Thursday’s abduction — not two as officers initially reported.

Miss University of the Bahamas welcomed back to Freeport

NEWLY crowned Miss University of the Bahamas Lydia Cooper, a student of the UB North in Grand Bahama, returned to Freeport on Friday afternoon to a warm reception at the Grand Bahama International Airport.

Patricia Minnis speaks to students on International Women’s Day

AS part of the world’s celebration of International Women’s Day, Mrs. Patricia Minnis, wife of the Prime Minister, visited and spoke with primary school students of Queen's College on Friday.

Tributes paid to Freeport businessman Donald Roberts

GRAND Bahamians gathered on Friday to remember Freeport businessman Donald "Don" Roberts, the owner of Dolly Madison Home Centre.

Supreme Court Justice rules Shane Gibson 'should be tried'

SUPREME Court Justice Indra Charles has dismissed a constitutional motion by former Cabinet minister Shane Gibson and stayed the criminal proceedings against him.

Royal Caribbean International president: New Providence not a worrying destination

ROYAL Caribbean International’s top executive says New Providence is not a “worrying destination” when it comes to the safety of its passengers.

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