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$16m loan to C.O.B. to support move to university cancelled

A $16m loan granted to the College of the Bahamas from a regional bank to assist in the institution’s transition to university status has been cancelled, The Tribune understands.

Domestic violence suspect shot dead on day of two murders

A 19-year-old man was shot multiple times and killed while walking through his neighbourhood on Tuesday morning.

3,000 users may have electric debt written off

DEPUTY Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis revealed yesterday that the government is working on a series of operational agreements with Bahamas Power and Light to write off many of the corporation’s delinquent accounts, potentially returning some 3,000 users back to the grid.

Nottage: Crime down by 29%

HOURS after police were called to the country’s latest homicide scene, Minister of National Security Dr Bernard Nottage announced that overall crime is down 29 per cent compared to the first half of last year.

‘I have laughed, cried and lived,’ says 103-year-old

SAMUEL Vincent Neilly’s life has spanned more than a century. When asked how best to describe his 103 years, he said: “The thing about my life is that it has been tough, hard at times, but I have laughed, cried and lived and I will do that until God calls me.”

Watson backs ‘dream ticket’ of Butler-Turner and Sands

FORMER Deputy Prime Minister Frank Watson yesterday joined his successor Brent Symonette in announcing his support for the “dream ticket” of Loretta Butler-Turner and Dr Duane Sands in the Free National Movement’s leadership race.

Minnis blasts government over crime, unemployment

FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis criticised the government yesterday, saying that the last four years have been characterised by rising national debt, no accountability, a low growth rate, high unemployment and an unacceptable rate of violent crime.

Radio show to put focus on Freedom of Information act

WITH THE deadline for public consultation on the long-awaited Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) fast approaching, two leading authorities will appear on a popular local radio show tomorrow afternoon.

No evidence of close range shot, pathologist says

FORENSIC pathologist Dr Caryn Sands told a Supreme Court jury yesterday that she saw no evidence of close range fire after performing an autopsy on a murdered man.

Fight against Zika virus turns focus to Olympic athletes

HEALTH officials have not relented in their efforts to prevent the spread of the Zika virus to The Bahamas, with a major focus now being placed on athletes and coaches travelling to Brazil – the 2016 Olympic host country – this summer.

St John’s College unveils new solar energy system

ST JOHN’S College unveiled its new solar energy system yesterday, making it the first Anglican school in The Bahamas to introduce sustainable energy.

Accused gets 45 years for Kurt McCartney murder

THORNE Edwards was sentenced to 45 years for murder and 20 years for armed robbery for his role in the killing of businessman Kurt McCartney.

American Michael Bradley sentenced to 20 years for manslaughter of father-in-law

AMERICAN Michael Bradley, 31, was sentenced to 20 years in prison in Freeport on Tuesday morning for manslaughter in connection with the death of his father-in-law, 71-year-old Sundiata Karamo, a retired educator in Grand Bahama.

Mother Pratt in Facebook fraud alert

FORMER Deputy Prime Minister Cynthia “Mother” Pratt yesterday urged the public to be aware of fraudulent social media profiles after she fell victim to a $46,000 identity scheme over the weekend.

Engine failure likely reason for Bimini plane crash

INVESTIGATORS probing the cause of a small plane crash in Bimini that killed two men on Sunday said it was likely to have been caused by engine failure, according to Transport and Aviation Minister Glenys Hanna Martin.

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