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World News - Thursday
Thu, Feb 18th 2010, 12:53 AM
Uganda pastor uses gay porn to support anti-homosexuality law
A clergyman it trying to increase support for a law that proposes the death penalty for homosexuality.
Malaysia canes three women for adultery
They are the first to be flogged under Islamic law there. Another woman waits to see if she will be caned for drinking beer.
Obama meets with Dalai Lama despite China objections
US President Barack Obama has expressed his support for Tibetan rights in talks held at the White House with the Dalai Lama.
King Tut may have died of malaria
Recent tests show, among other things, that the "boy king" Tutankhamun had traces of malaria in his blood.
'Please rob me' website shows location of empty homes
Using user's location information, the Dutch creators said they wanted to prove a point about the dangers of social networking.
Elizabeth by-election recount progress: PLP ? 252, FNM ?203
Wed, Feb 17th 2010, 02:00 AM
Recount in Elizabeth: FNM wins by one vote
Wed, Feb 17th 2010, 12:59 AM
Top stories from The Tribune 17th February 2010
Wed, Feb 17th 2010, 12:58 AM
Top stories from The Guardian 17th February 2010
Wed, Feb 17th 2010, 12:57 AM
Local business stories
Wed, Feb 17th 2010, 12:56 AM
BEC customers have until Feb 28 to pay
The Bahamas Electricity Corporation is urging customers to sign up for a payment plan with the company before the deadline at the end of the month.
Spring Break bookings up 2-3%
Student travel groups report an increase in bookings to New Providence and no drop in Grand Bahama visitors.
Giving up share in Mayaguana development was 'a stupid decision'
Former chairman of the Hotel Corporation George Smith said the Government will lose an important chance to influence development.
Zero tolerance for crime on Bay Street
Police officers tell business owners they plan to keep Downtown safe for visitors and businesses.
Bahamian movie in post production
Wed, Feb 17th 2010, 12:55 AM
Local teacher wants more women fighting
Wed, Feb 17th 2010, 12:54 AM
Today's sports stories
Wed, Feb 17th 2010, 12:53 AM
The Bahamas in the news
Wed, Feb 17th 2010, 12:52 AM
Elizabeth by-election: News, Photos, Videos
Tue, Feb 16th 2010, 12:59 AM
Stories from the by-election lead today's local headlines as voters choose the next leader of Elizabeth Estates.
The Tribune is tweeting news as it happens: "9:46am @ Thelma Gibson. Dr Sands has now moved on to Thelma Gibson. 9:42am @ Thelma Gibson. The FNM's candidate Dr Duane Sands, the BDM's Cassius Stewart and the NDP's Andre Rollins have all been to check in on the voting at Thelma Gibson."
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Candidate Ryan Pinder (Photo from The Tribune)Today's two top stories from The Nassau Guardian focus on the Progressive Liberal Party's candidate Ryan Pinder, one on his US citizenship and the other on his speech at last night's rally.
Check out the links below for news, photos and videos from the parties:
Free National Movement
FNM on YouTube
Photos from last night's rally
PLP
Photos
Bahamas Democratic Movement
Cassius Stuart on Youtube
National Development Party
Top stories from The Tribune
Tue, Feb 16th 2010, 12:58 AM
Top stories from The Guardian
Tue, Feb 16th 2010, 12:57 AM
Local Business Stories
Tue, Feb 16th 2010, 12:56 AM
Stories from the community
Tue, Feb 16th 2010, 12:55 AM
Today's sports stories
Tue, Feb 16th 2010, 12:54 AM
Bahamas wins big in Belgium
Chandra Sturrup first in the 60 meters, Shamar Sands first in 50 meter hurdles and Christine Amertil second in the 200 meters at the Toyota Indoor Flanders.
Marathon Bahamas Winners
Interviews with competitors and a crawl to the finish.
National Softball team loses to Puerto Rico
The Bahamas loses it's second game 4-1 in the Central American and Caribbean Games Qualifying Tournament
World News
Tue, Feb 16th 2010, 12:53 AM
Caribbean News
Tue, Feb 16th 2010, 12:52 AM
Unusual headlines
Tue, Feb 16th 2010, 12:51 AM
Jamaican teacher charged with indecent assault
Mon, Feb 15th 2010, 12:59 AM