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Man and woman injured in shootings

Police are searching for suspects after two shootings over the weekend.

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Police hunt for suspects in three armed robberies

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the suspects responsible for three armed robberies on Friday.

Ride for Hope postponed amid hurricane rebuilding efforts

Cycling event Ride for Hope 10, scheduled for February 14, 2016, has been postponed.

Man charged with Nassau Village murder

A MAN appeared in Magistrates Court on Friday morning accused of committing the country’s 122nd murder of the year.

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Second man found not guilty of 2011 murder

A JURY on Friday evening returned a unanimous not guilty verdict for the second of two half-brothers who stood trial over the beating death of a man in 2011.

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Man faces charges in connection with marijuana seizure

A MAN was arraigned in Magistrates Court on Friday afternoon in connection with the recent marijuana seizure in South Andros.

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FNM Chairman expects govt to delay NHI scheme

Free National Movement Chairman Michael Pintard said "fully expects" the government to delay the implementation of its proposed National Health Insurance scheme, adding that concerns over its funding comes secondary to the "infrastructural development of the existing healthcare system". 

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US Coast Guard Cutter gives facelift, children's books to primary school

THE crew of the US Coast Guard Cutter Norvell extended a helping hand to the Bartlett Hill Primary School in a school refurbishment project, and also delivered some 3,500 children’s books to promote literacy on Grand Bahama.

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Three in hospital after drive-by shooting

THREE MEN are fighting for their lives after they were shot in a drive-by shooting in Fox Hill late Thursday night.

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Deloitte and Touche appointed receiver of Baha Mar

THE Supreme Court granted a request from the China Export-Import Bank to appoint Deloitte and Touche as receiver of the stalled $3.5bn Baha Mar resort on Friday.

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Health minister not surprised if new tax planned for NHI

HEALTH Minister Dr Perry Gomez yesterday said government’s consideration of a new tax to fund its proposed National Health Insurance scheme is “not surprising,” stating that the best way to pay for the plan is “through some tax where everybody is paying a little bit toward a single goal.”

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Baha Mar offered funds by Izmirlian

BAHA Mar’s developer Sarkis Izmirlian has reportedly offered to inject more of his own money into Baha Mar to prevent the project from going into full liquidation.

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Civil liberties may ‘have to be infringed’ to fight crime

FNM Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest said yesterday that such drastic measures as “infringing on civil liberties and limiting freedoms” have to be taken to get a hold on the “crippling crime problem in New Providence.”

Web shop without licence remains open

WEB shop operator Bet Vegas remained open this week despite failing to meet benchmarks set by the government to obtain a conditional gaming house license.

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‘FNM to advance nation, not play blood sports’

FREE National Movement Chairman Michael Pintard yesterday vowed that the paradigm shift needed to advance national politics was already evident in his party, proclaiming that the political norm has failed to advance The Bahamas.