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Guilty plea for man who breached his bail

A MAN was found guilty yesterday of breaching his Supreme Court bail for firearm-related charges after failing to present a defence.

BTVI Story: Overcoming hurdles on her way to success

Out of the classroom for nearly 30 years, A Venteria Johnson reluctantly walked through the doors of the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute’s (BTVI) Grand Bahama Branch Campus for a second time.

Student Spotlight: Andrew Iferenta

Andrew Iferenta, a recent graduate of Colby College, has been honoured with the Condon Medal, marking a significant achievement in his academic journey.

Double donation from Atlantis

Employees of Atlantis Resort presented a donation of 20 school uniform kits and a store credit for back-to-school supplies to the Transitional Alternative Programme for Students (TAPS).

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Five dead in traffic accidents on weekend

FIVE men are dead following a spate of separate traffic accidents over the weekend — with the latest occurring early this morning.

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Communities still struggling five years later

FIVE years after Hurricane Dorian devastated Abaco and Grand Bahama, many communities are still struggling to recover, though some have seen significant progress.

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Flooding and frustration for Pinewood residents

TORRENTIAL rains over the weekend left residents of Pinewood Gardens frustrated and calling for a proper drainage system.

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Abaco shelter roof collapses

THE trusses on a hurricane shelter being built in Abaco collapsed over the weekend as the island marked the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Dorian’s passage.

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School violence ‘declines 17 percent’ after introduction of School Resource Officers

ASSISTANT Commissioner of Police Dr Chaswell Hanna said violent incidents in schools have declined by 17 percent since the introduction of a School Resource Officer (SRO) programme.

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GAIN AN EDGE: It all adds up for Kristina

For 50 years, University of The Bahamas (UB) has been a catalyst for change, shaping industries, communities, and lives.

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Ten students receive a pardon at RBPF’s Second Chance Programme graduation

TEN students who were arrested for bringing knives to school have been pardoned after completing the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s Second Chance Programme.

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Teen thankful for his second chance after he made a ‘terrible decision’

SEVENTEEN year-old Luther Hart’s life changed dramatically in January 2023 when, in a moment of rage, he fired a shot with a high-powered rifle after being attacked on his way home.

Tributes paid to ‘Sonny’ Ramphal

CARIBBEAN statesman Sir Shridath “Sonny” Ramphal died on Friday, prompting a flood of tributes.

BCPOU holds protest at ZNS, criticises GM Clint Watson

THE Bahamas Communications and Public Officers Union (BCPOU) staged a protest outside ZNS’ headquarters yesterday to criticise General Manager Clint Watson.

Carnival Cruise Lines opens headquarters for Celebration Key in GB

The new offices of Carnival Cruise Lines and the headquarters for Celebration Key officially opened on Thursday in the newly renovated Millennium Building in Freeport.