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Bacon donation to help schools in hurricane-affected areas

LOUIS Bacon’s Moore Bahamas Foundation has announced that a substantial share of its $250,000 commitment to the islands of the southern Bahamas devastated by Hurricane Joaquin would go to helping children and teachers return to the classroom and begin to regain a sense of normalcy by supporting the replacement of destroyed school supplies.

Girl guides present award to Cable Bahamas

THE Bahamas Girl Guides Association has awarded Cable Bahamas with its Centennial Award of Appreciation in recognition of the company’s support over the years, as well as its significant contribution to promoting the association’s objective of empowering young girls.

The Canadians showing off Nassau to visitors for 15 years

CANADIANS William and Doreen Raymond have brought 145 guests with them over the 15 years they have stayed at Sandyport Beaches Resort in Nassau.

Young historians reveal the past

HAVE you ever wondered what the map of Nassau looked like in 1770 or exactly how Spain invaded and occupied The Bahamas during the American Revolution?

Bail denied for murder suspects

TWO men hoping to be released from prison ahead of their respective murder trials had their bail applications dismissed by a Supreme Court judge yesterday.

21 days until BEC bribery suspect reveals alibi

A MAN told a magistrate yesterday that he would submit an alibi to the Office of the Attorney General in 21 days regarding his alleged acceptance of bribes amounting to more than $500,000 concerning generator purchases for the Bahamas Electricity Corporation.

BEC blames 'disturbances' for latest power outages

THE Bahamas Electricity Corporation blamed “system disturbances” for the two power outages that left 40 per cent of New Providence in darkness for several hours on Monday night.

Teenager in hospital after shooting

A TEEN is in serious condition in hospital following a shooting incident in Freeport on Monday evening, police reported.

Motorcyclist dies in traffic accident

A 38-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a traffic accident on Monday evening in Hope Town, Abaco.

Man and woman arrested over hit-and-run fatality

POLICE arrested a man and a woman Monday night in connection with a hit and run accident on Sunday that left a man dead.

Grand Bahama hotelier says Freeport is struggling

GRAND Bahama hotelier Russell Miller said Freeport is struggling and there have been no new major investments in the last decade on the island.

Santa on the beach as he swaps sleigh for seaplane

SANTA Claus arrived early for 170 excited students at the R N Gomez All Age School last week, his sleigh a seaplane which landed at Great Harbour Cay in the north Berry Islands to deliver Christmas gifts and cheer.

FNM calls for early election over poor leadership

THE Free National Movement has called on Prime Minister Perry Christie to “submit to the will of the people” and call an early election, insisting that the “ineffective and visionless” leadership of the government has led to the deterioration of the Bahamian society.

Surgeon blames government for lack of NHI progress

A well-known surgeon yesterday blasted the Christie administration for its “mismanagement” of its proposed National Health Insurance scheme, saying had the government been more co-operative with stakeholders the process would be “further along” by now.

Lenny Kravitz clinic shut over permits

FOREIGN Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell yesterday said the recent decision to shut down a free dental clinic in Eleuthera spearheaded by entertainer Lenny Kravitz was made after local officials discovered the clinic was not licensed.

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