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Pain for ‘Yes’ campaigners as signs of defeat emerge

MEMBERS and supporters of YES Bahamas last night painfully exclaimed “wow” and “my God” as they witnessed what appeared to be the overwhelming defeat of their campaign in support of the government’s referendum on gender equality.

Smith: This was a missed chance to educate voters

FORMER Cabinet minister George Smith said the government missed the opportunity to “adequately and fairly” educate voters on the extent of the four constitutional bills proposed in yesterday’s referendum.

Vote goes smoothly in Grand Bahama

VOTERS young and old turned out in Grand Bahama to vote in the controversial referendum on gender equality after weeks of strong campaigning by the government and various opposing groups in the lead up to the poll.

Former BUT president denies misuse of funds

SUSPENDED Bahamas Union of Teachers President Belinda Wilson said yesterday that none of the union’s funds was misappropriated or wrongfully spent as she called on teachers to elect representatives of her team to office in Thursday’s election.

PM hails significance of today’s budget debate in Parliament

PRIME Minister Perry Christie said today’s budget debate will be the most “significant and interesting” debate in his term as leader.

Canadian government issues travel warning for the Bahamas

THE Canadian government has again warned its citizens to exercise a “high degree of caution” when travelling to The Bahamas to avoid falling prey to this country’s “high rates of crime.”

Thunderstorm warning for Freeport, Grand Bahama

A SKYGUARD thunderstorm warning has been issued for Freeport, Grand Bahama, for 8.15pm to 9.15pm on Tuesday.

Dr Duane Sands votes 'Yes' but expects 'No' votes to win

ALTHOUGH he voted in support of all four questions, Free National Movement (FNM) Senator Dr Duane Sands said he does not expect today's gender equality referendum will be successful.

YES Bahamas campaign 'did not have enough time to educate voters'

YES Bahamas campaign organisers in the Elizabeth constituency remained optimistic about the outcome of the gender equality referendum, even though some felt they did not have enough time to educate voters.

AG: Bahamians will 'do the right thing' when they vote

ATTORNEY General Allyson Maynard-Gibson said on Tuesday that she believes Bahamians will “do the right thing” when they cast their vote in today’s constitutional referendum.

PM disappointed Opposition has 'backed away' from vote support

PRIME Minister Perry Christie said on Tuesday morning he is “disappointed” that the Official Opposition, who “once stood shoulder to shoulder” with him on the constitutional referendum, has decided to “back away” publicly from supporting the vote.

Schools to close early on Thursday for B.U.T. elections

Public schools throughout The Bahamas will be dismissed at 1pm on Thursday, June 9th, 2016 to allow teachers to participate in the Bahamas Union of Teachers’ national elections.

Bahamian-born street fighter and MMA pioneer Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson dies at 42

KEVIN "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson, the Bahamian-born bearded street fighter who parlayed his internet popularity into a mixed martial arts (MMA) career and worldwide fame, has died. He was 42.

Minnis won’t say how he will vote

FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday refused to reveal how he was voting in today’s equality referendum.

Woman accused as over $1m goes missing from COB

A 39-year-old woman was arraigned in Magistrate’s Court yesterday faced with 40 criminal charges for the alleged theft and subsequent laundering of hundreds of thousands of dollars while serving as an employee at The College of the Bahamas.

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