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FNM convention result ‘will have to be accepted’

DISSATISFIED Free National Movement members will have no choice but to accept the outcome of the party’s national convention next month, FNM Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest said yesterday.

‘No’ campaign claims victimisation

SAVE Our Bahamas committee member Pastor Lyall Bethel claimed yesterday that the organisation was being “brutally victimised” on the eve of the gender equality referendum.

PRAYING FOR A YES VOTE

IN a final push for support ahead of today’s historic constitutional referendum, the YES Bahamas campaign gathered in Rawson Square yesterday evening to pray that Bahamians will vote in favour of amendments that would expand gender equality in this country.

Save Our Bahamas falls short in fundraising bid

OFFICIALS from Save Our Bahamas said their campaign against the constitutional referendum did not raise “nearly” as much money as they wanted.

DNA leader swayed by Dame Joan’s view

DEMOCRATIC National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney yesterday said his perspective on the constitutional referendum bills have evolved in the months leading up to the vote, thanks in part to the arguments laid out by former Court of Appeal President Dame Joan Sawyer.

Sands ‘not sure’ if he will bid for deputy leader role

NEWLY appointed FNM Senator Dr Duane Sands, approached to run for deputy leader of the Free National Movement, said he is “not sure” what he will do.

Pair face court after claims of death threats

TWO men were arraigned in Magistrate’s Court yesterday for allegedly making death threats.

Suspected drug dealer held after chase

A SUSPECTED drug dealer was on the run from police in New Providence last night after a high-speed chase across the island ended on West Bay Street in a crash and the seizure of 200 pounds of marijuana.

‘Dangerous’ man hunted

POLICE last night issued a wanted notice for a man in connection with an incident of grievous harm.

Police search for robbery suspects

POLICE are seeking the public’s help in locating several suspects responsible for three separate armed robberies that occurred on Sunday.

Bahamian pioneer earns degree at naval school

A VETERAN Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) officer has become the first Bahamian to obtain an academic degree from the United States Naval Postgraduate School (NPS).

Teaching union speaks out against former president

BAHAMAS Union of Teachers Acting President Zane Lightbourne yesterday said the union takes “grave exception” to certain media outlets that allow suspended BUT President Belinda Wilson “speak on behalf of the union”.

Health concern over foul odours

CHESAPEAKE residents battling the ongoing noxious odours in their community are devastated by the sudden passing of a fellow resident who is believed to have died of a respiratory illness over the weekend.

Musicians pay tribute to ‘extraordinary’ bassist Michael Wilchcombe

THE Grand Bahama Entertainers Musician and Artists Association has expressed sadness over the loss of bassist Michael Wilchcombe, who died in hospital over the weekend in Grand Bahama.

Independent candidate launches campaign website

TERNEILLE Burrows, independent candidate for the Elizabeth constituency, has launched the official website for her campaign.

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