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Operating hours extended at clinics

THE government has extended operating hours at four clinics in New Providence to improve efficiency in providing primary healthcare to local patients, Health Minister Dr Perry Gomez announced recently.

Family Guardian helps Hope Ball

THE Hope Ball Gala Committee, which is holding its fifth Annual Hope Ball Gala at the Grand Lucayan Resort on October 16 to raise proceeds to help persons afflicted with cancer, has received a significant donation from Family Guardian Insurance.

Tropical Storm Ida "no current threat to land"

TROPICAL Storm Ida has become the ninth named storm of the 2015 Atlantic hurricane season, moving north west over open waters 1,100 miles west of the Cape Verde islands.

Public's help sought in search for missing man

POLICE are seeking the public’s help in locating 41–year-old Eugene Ernest Ellis of South Street, Matthew Town, Inagua, who was reported missing by family members on Sunday 13th September.

Man dies after shooting outside nightclub

Police are searching for suspects after a man died following a shooting early on Saturday morning.

Statute of limitations 'shouldn't be an issue' with alleged BEC bribe case

STATE minister for Legal Affairs Damian Gomez has rebuffed suggestions that the country's statute of limitations could potentially hamper the government's ability to prosecute the alleged Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) bribe-taker.

FNM 'should have convention to work through its issues'

FORMER State Minister for Environment Phenton Neymour says the Free National Movement (FNM) should have a convention this year to work through its "issues" ahead of the 2017 general election.

AG defends judiciary after Nottage comments

ATTORNEY General Allyson Maynard-Gibson defended the judiciary after Minister of National Security Dr Bernard Nottage blamed the body for the country's crime problem earlier this week.

Leslier Miller 'respects' PM's decision to launch leadership bid

TALL Pines MP Leslie Miller says he respects Prime Minister Perry Christie's plan to launch another leadership bid at the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) convention in November.

Bran 'disgusted' after Nottage blamed judiciary for crime problem

DEMOCRATIC National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney says he is "disgusted and appalled" that National Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage blamed the judiciary for the crime problem and has called for his immediate resignation.

Bail decision on woman accused of murder is postponed

A JUDGE postponed his decision on a bail application on Friday for a woman awaiting trial in connection with the murder of a female friend.

Court hears Philip Vasyli died of stab wound to the chest

MILLIONAIRE podiatrist Philip Vasyli died of a stab wound to the chest and his wife, Donna, denied having any involvement in his death when interviewed in police custody, a Supreme Court jury heard on Friday.

Hunt for suspects after man shot in leg

POLICE are on the hunt for several suspects after a man was shot in the leg outside his Emerald Gardens home off Cowpen Road by the occupants of a burgundy Honda vehicle shortly after 11pm on Thursday.

Man killed in shotgun shooting at Palm Cay after argument

A MAN was shot and killed on Friday morning at an exclusive community in eastern New Providence following an altercation with his employer over outstanding payments, The Tribune understands.

Urban Renewal co-chairs have no responsibility for funds

PUBLIC Accounts Committee Chairman Hubert Chipman said after hearing testimony from the co-chairs of Urban Renewal 2.0 yesterday, it is clear that the programme is “disjointed.”

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