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Young golfers learn from the experts

For budding Bahamian golfers, learning the game from professional golfers on the world-famous Tom Weiskopf-designed Ocean Club Golf Course on Paradise Island was a double treat.

Police probe apparent suicide in Mayaguana

POLICE in Mayaguana are investigating the apparent suicide of a man found dead in bushes in Betsy Bay on Monday.

Police officer shoots driver who tried to run him over on Paradise Island

A MAN who attempted to knock down a policeman by driving his car at him on Paradise Island around Tuesday lunchtime is being detained in hospital after he was shot by the officer.

Judge calls Nygard’s bias accusation ‘scandalous’

A JUDGE did not mince her words yesterday in declaring that Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard’s “scandalous” accusations of the court’s bias in matters stemming from an ongoing judicial review were without merit and undermined “the administration of justice”.

‘Bringing in FBI shows crime pledge was untrue’

FREE National Movement Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest said that the government’s decision to bring in a special task force from the US’ Federal Bureau of Investigation to assist local law enforcement with crime, proves the Progressive Liberal Party was not truthful about having the solution to crime in 2012.

Non-voting convention talk ‘shows insecurity’

IN an apparent swipe at Free National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis, former Deputy Prime Minister Frank Watson yesterday said that only an “insecure” leader would hold a non-voting convention.

Former Deputy PM: Appointee is tragic mistake by Minnis

FORMER Deputy Prime Minister Frank Watson said Free National Movement Senator Lanisha Rolle has “no sense,” adding yesterday that her appointment to the Upper Chamber was one of Dr Hubert Minnis’ “tragic mistakes”.

Bridge toll doubles to $2

THE Bridge Authority plans to double toll rates for private vehicles crossing the Sir Sidney Poitier Bridge from $1 to $2 per passage effective from March 1.

Man shot 'multiple times' in Freeport killing

GRAND Bahama recorded its first murder for 2016 when a man was gunned down in the Freeport area on Monday evening.

Man found dead in Churchill Subdivision

POLICE are investigating the death of a man who was found at his home at the Churchill Subdivision shortly after 5am on Tuesday.

Rescued from the rubble

LOST within the heartbreaking tale of a demolition exercise that displaced a local outreach organisation and dozens of its beneficiaries is the successful rescue effort by the Bahamas Humane Society (BHS) to save pets buried beneath the rubble.

‘How much will foreign consultants be paid?’

FREE National Movement Chairman Michael Pintard said the government’s decision to hire additional foreign experts to make recommendations on National Health Insurance does not indicate good governance.

Sands not certain if concerns addressed

LEADING surgeon Dr Duane Sands said the government “demonstrated good faith” by hosting a National Health Insurance workshop with medical professionals on Saturday, but he is “still not certain” if doctors’ concerns have been adequately addressed.

Dr Martin Luther King Jr essay contest winners named

THE United States Embassy in Nassau has announced the winners of the 10th annual Dr Martin Luther King Jr Essay contest. The purpose of the contest is to encourage students to explore the life of Dr King and his impact on the civil rights movement.

Eight Cubans detained after coming ashore in Grand Bahama

EIGHT Cuban migrants suffering from dehydration came ashore in West Grand Bahama early yesterday morning and were immediately taken into custody by police at the West End Police Station.

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