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Shanty towns on increase
There has been ‘a marked increase’ in the number of shanty towns on New Providence over the last two years and the populations have grown “exponentially”, a report completed by researchers in the Department of Environmental Health has found.
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Baby killed in Mother’s Day tragedy
A five-month-old girl was killed in a fire that gutted an apartment building on Exuma Street in The Grove yesterday afternoon, police said.
Superintendent Walter Evans, director of fire services, said the victim’s uncle made a “courageous ... |
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Two more murders
An American crewmember of a vessel docked at Nassau was shot dead during a robbery early yesterday, police said.
It was one of two murders recorded yesterday, bringing the murder count for the year to 40.
The victim was identified as Kyle Brauner, ... |
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Web shop gaming ‘not caught’ by act
Attorney Wayne Munroe, who represents a group of web shop operators, claims that his clients’ gaming operations, which consist of the ‘Pick 3’ and ‘Pick 4’ games, are not covered by the Lotteries and Gaming Act.
Munroe filed his clients’... |
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Neymour accuses Miller of hypocrisy on BEC reconnection plan
Former minister with responsibility for the Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC), Phenton Neymour, yesterday accused BEC Chairman Leslie Miller of hypocrisy after he announced a new reconnection initiative similar to the one crafted by the Ingraham ... |
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Elderly man shot outside his home
A 71-year-old man was shot outside of his home during an attempted armed robbery on Saturday night, police reported.
Police said the shooting took place shortly after 7 p.m. on Roland Street, off Boyd Road.
According to preliminary police reports, ... |
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Mary Walker new hospital administrator at PMH
The Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) has named Mary Walker as the new hospital administrator at the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH).
Walker, a nurse and patient safety and risk manager with over 30 years experience, replaces Acting Hospital Adminis... |
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Road works compensation program a huge success
The much talked about $15 million compensation plan designed by the government to bring relief to businesses adversely impacted by the beleaguered and controversial road works project has been branded a success by the Ministry of Finance.
The progra... |
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BEC to reconnect more than 7,000
The government intends to reconnect the electricity supplies of more than 7,000 households without power by June 1, Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) Chairman Leslie Miller has revealed.
Miller said the corporation’s records indicate that the ... |
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Gibson lashes FNM over NIB
Minister of Labour and National Insurance Shane Gibson said yesterday it was “disgraceful” for Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis to attempt to justify why social security money was used to pay hefty bonuses at NIB.
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Mixed reaction to police web shop probe
Bahamas Christian Council President Rev. Dr. Ranford Patterson said yesterday he is “frustrated” that officials are not enforcing the law as it relates to Bahamians gambling.
Patterson was asked to respond to an article in The Nassau Guardian wh... |
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Preliminary inquiry set for Moncur’s case
The Office of the Attorney General has declined to fast-track the case against community activist Rodney Moncur.
The 56-year-old is accused of committing a grossly indecent act by posting photographs that showed autopsy injuries of Jamie Smith, who ... |
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Gibson thinks gambling should be legalized for Bahamians
Minister of Labour and National Insurance Shane Gibson said yesterday he voted yes in the January 28 gambling referendum and thinks Bahamians should have the right to gamble legally if they choose to.
Gibson made his comments while a guest on the Gu... |
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Judge declares Rudy King bankrupt
A judge on Friday declared Rudy King bankrupt over an unpaid debt to Cavalier Construction.
Justice Bernard Turner handed down the decision based on an outstanding debt of over $1 million.
The Court of Appeal on October 31, 2008 set aside a previou... |
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Marco Archer’s mother tells of last time seeing him alive
The mother of Marco Archer, the child who never returned home after going to a neighborhood store in 2011, answered more questions yesterday from the lawyer of the man accused of his murder.
Kofhe Goodman is accused of Marco’s murder, which is all... |
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Tensions rise over BEC pay
The Bahamas Electrical Workers Union (BEWU) has taken legal action to remove a rostering system recently implemented at the Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC), BEWU President Stephano Greene has confirmed.
But BEC Chairman Leslie Miller warned ye... |
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Police: web shop accounts hacked
Hackers reportedly withdrew an undetermined amount of cash from several online accounts attached to a web shop operation, police said yesterday.
Police said they received a complaint from an Island Luck official on Wednesday.
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Officer used restraint tactic not taught in training, jury told
A suspect who died from asphyxia (lack of oxygen) in police custody was placed in a choke hold that was not taught by the Police Training College, a coroner’s jury heard yesterday.
Corporal 1287 Brian Roache told the court he used a restraint tact... |
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LPIA power loss causes major delays
Hundreds of passengers were delayed for hours at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) yesterday after a loss of power supply, according to airport officials.
In a statement, Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) said as part of its ongoin... |
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Sands criticizes Christie on mortgage relief plan
Following Prime Minister Perry Christie’s comments that four or five people may qualify for the government’s mortgage relief plan, former Bahamas Mortgage Corporation (BMC) Chairman Dr. Duane Sands said yesterday that it is sad that the governmen... |
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