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All Saints Camp answer claims of neglect of residents with HIV

THE US State Department’s 2015 Human Rights Report on The Bahamas contains allegations that the All Saints Camp had extremely neglected HIV-infected persons in their care.

Murder victims named

POLICE have released the identities of two of the country’s latest murder victims.

Roker: Both FNM and PLP wary of holding conventions

FORMER Cabinet Minister Loftus Roker yesterday claimed that both the PLP and FNM have been apprehensive to hold full conventions, as there are “too many problems” that neither organisation wants to be held accountable for or have to answer to.

Mitchell: Pigs will fly before Speaker needs FNM help

FOX Hill MP Fred Mitchell yesterday hit back at the FNM for criticising his decision to petition House Speaker Dr Kendal Major over persons he felt were in breach of parliamentary privilege.

Carnival comes to Taino Beach

BAHAMAS Junkanoo Carnival 2016 kicks off in style this evening at Taino Beach, with an aerobatic fly-in complete with parachute jumpers who will deliver the Bahamian flag for the official opening ceremony at the Cultural Village.

Witness ‘knew voice of killer’, trial hears

A MAN told a Supreme Court jury yesterday that he knew the identity of his friend’s shooter because he was familiar with his voice.

Five years on, man cleared of firearm offence

A MAN was acquitted of a firearm offence yesterday more than five years after his initial arraignment concerning the crime.

Crooked Islanders complain hurricane repairs ‘too slow’

THE pace of reconstruction in Crooked Island is moving “too slow,” according to a former resident, who has urged the government to quicken its efforts to restore the hurricane-impacted island to normalcy.

More than 70,000 visit Family Islands by private plane

OVER 70,000 people visited the Family Islands by private plane in 2015, an eight per cent increase over the previous year, according to a Bahamas tourism official.

Businessman Frank Hanna dies from cancer

FRANK Hanna, a well known local businessman and benefactor, died last night at his home from cancer.

Youngsters turn antique cars into a work of art

THE ANTIQUE Auto Club of the Bahamas’ annual children’s art competition drew a large entry in four age categories, with Nelson Gray of Aquinas College taking the overall prize.

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Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas. - For more than 17 years, the Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas have hosted the Model United Nations simulation in Nassau, givving over 1,000 students an academic experience to cherish.

THE BIG QUESTION: Preventing government corruption

After the findings of a US State Department report, what do YOU think should be done to prevent government corruption in the Bahamas?

Roberts blasted for questioning politicians’ patriotism

PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts is under fire for blasting politicians who participated in Sunday’s protest of conditions at the New Providence Landfill.

Bahamian, seven illegal immigrants charged in connection with illegal embarcation

A BAHAMIAN and seven illegal immigrants were charged in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Thursday in connection with illegal embarcation contrary to the Immigration Act after they were allegedly found in waters 18 miles off Freeport last week.

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