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PM telling UN ‘a fairy tale’ about state of nation

DNA Leader Branville McCartney criticised Prime Minister Perry Christie for presenting a “fairy tale” filled with “fallacies” about the country’s circumstances while addressing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Summit last week.

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V Alfred Gray calls Smith a ‘hypocrite’ after criticism

MICAL MP V Alfred Gray called former PLP MP George Smith a hypocrite for criticising him.

Help for religious leaders in tackling domestic violence

OFFICIALS at the Bahamas Crisis Centre have announced plans for a two-day workshop this week aimed at equipping religious leaders with the tools needed to discuss the issue of domestic violence.

Non-Melia contracts ‘won’t be adopted’

Baha Mar’s joint provisional liquidators have warned they will “not adopt” non-Melia supply contracts that were agreed by the $3.5 billion developer prior to the September 4 appointment.

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Search for suspects after two shootings

Police are searching for suspects after two shootings in the early hours of Saturday morning.

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Supreme Court dismisses application to stop Hawksbill Creek consultation

SUPREME Court Justice Petra Hanna-Weekes has dismissed an application by attorneys Fred Smith and Carey Leonard for an injunction to stop further consultation by the Hawksbill Creek Agreement Review Committee (HCARC).

Tropical Depression Ida expected to weaken

THE US National Hurricane Centre said on Friday that Tropical Depression Ida is expected to weaken to a remnant low this weekend.

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FNM welcomes Leonard Sands as a member

THE Free National Movement on Friday announced that the party has officially accepted the application of Leonard Sands, welcoming him as a member in good standing.

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UPDATED: Man shot dead at Freeport apartment complex

A MAN was shot dead at an apartment complex on Hudson Avenue, Freeport, on Thursday night.

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PM to meet with Sarkis on Monday

PRIME Minister Perry Christie is expected to meet Baha Mar developer Sarkis Izmirlian on Monday after he received verbal assurances from the $3.5 billlion resort's lender China Export Import Bank that it was willing to work with all stakeholders to complete the stalled West Bay Street project.

Caribbean stingray born at Atlantis

A CARIBBEAN Stingray has been born at Atlantis, Paradise Island, another first in successful births in the resort’s marine habitat.

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Man suspected of murder is arrested

POLICE have arrested a man suspected of murder and four people for drug possession in separate incidents.

Crisis Centre to host workshop tackling domestic violence

OFFICIALS at the Bahamas Crisis Centre have announced plans for a two-day workshop next week aimed at equipping religious leaders with the tools needed to discuss the issue of domestic violence.

$100,000 donation to help feed those in need

THE Bahamas National Feeding Network has distributed $100,000 – its largest single donation – to its members, allowing churches and feeding centres to continue the much-needed work in the communities.

Government ‘missed the bus’ in tackling crime problem

BAHAMAS Against Crime Executive Director C B Moss has chastised the government saying the Christie administration “has missed the bus” when it comes to addressing crime challenges in this country.