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McIntosh confident in re-election bid for MICAL

MICAL MP Basil McIntosh said he intends to seek re-election in the next general election despite Shane Gibson’s previous interest in the seat.

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Immigration Commission ‘focused on wrong things’, says FNM leader

FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard derided the immigration commission established by the Davis administration, saying it is focused on the wrong things.

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Tearful mom pleads for return of missing son

TODAY marks a month since Daniel Padilla, Jr, went missing.

Experts: We need healthier soil to bolster nation’s food security

UNIVERSITY of The Bahamas researchers said the country must improve soil health to achieve food security and strengthen its agricultural sector.

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Lynes says bid for chairman position not ‘anti-leadership’

FORMER Senator Robyn Lynes said she would not be intimidated running to be chair of the Progressive Liberal Party, insisting her bid is not “anti-leadership”.

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TIME IS UP FOR SHANTY HOMES: ‘Demolition to begin’ as 28-day deadline on evictions reached

THE Ministry of Works said it will begin demolition exercises in the Kool Acres and All Saints Way shanty towns, noting the 28-day eviction notice given to residents in those communities ends today.

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Man accused of stealing $2,000 worth of property granted $4,000 bail

A MAN was given $4,000 bail after he was accused of stealing $2,000 worth of property last month.

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Huge crowd sees Tarrus Riley perform as part of 100 Jamz 30th anniversary celebrations

A PACKED crowd turned out at the Nassau Cruise Port on Saturday night to see Tarrus Riley perform as part of the 30th anniversary celebrations for 100 Jamz

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Three questioned over Abaco shooting

Police are questioning three people in connection with the shooting incident that occurred on Green Turtle Key, Abaco on Friday. A 39-year-old man, a 49-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman were arrested around 6am on Friday in Green Turtle Cay. A firearm, believed to be the weapon used in the incident, was also confiscated.

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Leaked document says by-election date is November 22

THE West Grand Bahama and Bimini by-election date is set for November 22, according to a leaked document, the authenticity of which was confirmed by Progressive Liberal Party Chairman Fred Mitchell.

'Giant boost' as $600m transformational project launched at Grand Bahama Shipyard

A $600m transformational project, which will include two of the largest dry docks in the world, was launched at the Grand Bahama Shipyard on Friday, and was said to be a “giant boost” to the island’s economy, tourism and employment.

Family Protection Against Family/Youth Violence two-day workshop this month

THE Family Protection Against Family/Youth Violence two-day workshop will be held on October 30-31 at Superclubs Breezes to tackle the issue of violence in the home and society.

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16-year-old accused of murder

A 16-year-old was sent behind bars on Friday after being accused of killing a former convicted murderer who was out on bail awaiting retrial earlier this month.

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Man pleads not guilty to shop-breaking and vagrancy

A MAN was sent to prison after he allegedly attempted to break into a business on West Bay Street last week.

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Immigration officers charged with bribery, conspiracy to commit bribery

TWO Immigration officers were granted bail on Friday after they were allegedly caught in a bribery scheme to extend foreign nationals passports and visas in The Bahamas.