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Police catch 'gun trafficking mastermind' in Nassau

POLICE arrested a man on Friday who they believe to be the “mastermind behind a major gun trafficking ring” after he was found in possession of eight illegal firearms and nearly 600 rounds of ammunition.

Bahamas warns air passengers on fire-risk Samsung phones

THE Bahamas has joined a number of aviation authorities around the world by urging passengers not to turn on or charge Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones on board planes or stow them in checked baggage.

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One dead, one in hospital after traffic accident

One man is dead and another is in hospital after a traffic accident on Friday afternoon.

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Bacon appeals dismissal of $100m defamation case against Nygard

BILLIONAIRE hedge fund manager Louis Bacon has appealed the dismissal of his $100m defamation case against his Lyford Cay neighbour Peter Nygard in a US court citing new evidence.

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Residents launching formal complaint over South Beach Pools facility

DESPITE assurances by officials in the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, a small group of concerned citizens is launching a formal complaint over the conditions at the South Beach Pools facility.

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Bahamian held in US for attempted smuggling of immigrants

A BAHAMIAN is being held in US custody for the attempted smuggling of over a dozen illegal immigrants from the Bahamas into the United States.

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Transfer of COB $500,000 theft case to Supreme Court delayed

THE transfer of the College of The Bahamas' (COB) $500,000 theft case from Magistrates Court to Supreme Court has been delayed by an additional week.

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'Arson could be cause' of FNM community centre fire

FREE National Movement (FNM) Candidate for Nassau Village Halson Moultrie said yesterday that arson could be the cause of a fire that nearly “engulfed” the party’s community centre shortly before dawn on Thursday.

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Rollins: Prime Minister’s persuasive capabilities have hindered country

PRIME Minister Perry Christie’s persuasive capabilities have ensured him a lengthy political career, but have also hindered the growth and development of the country, according to Ft Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins.

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Fix My Street

THE Tribune’s ‘Fix My Street’ campaign is bringing further comfort for residents and motorists with more potholes in the roads of New Providence being filled and repaired after being highlighted in the newspaper.

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‘Significant progress’ on development work at Potter’s Cay Dock

WORK on the $3m redevelopment and revitalisation of the eastern end of Potter’s Cay Dock has made “significant progress”, is on budget and slightly ahead of schedule, according to Transport and Aviation Minister Glenys Hanna Martin after a tour of the site this week.

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Seacor sets up students for new term

SEACOR Island Line donated 170 school bags and supplies to the children of Bimini just in time for the opening of school.

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Former Jamaican PM to speak at Bahamas Press Club awards

FORMER Jamaican Prime Minister P J Patterson will be the keynote speaker at the Bahamas Press Club 2014 second annual media awards next month at the British Colonial Hilton.

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Florida fishing laws ‘will benefit Bahamas’

AGRICULTURE Minister V Alfred Gray said yesterday that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission’s (FFWC) amendment of its laws governing fish brought from the Bahamas into the state will be good for this country.

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Woman convicted of role in robbery ‘liked to fight’ in her youth

A WOMAN convicted of having a role in the robbery of a web shop manager in Long Island had a propensity for violence during her youth, a judge heard yesterday.