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September 26, 2016
Neymour doubtful over Rubis explanation for foul odor

A FORMER Cabinet minister is not convinced that the fumes emanating from a service station on East Bay Street are the result of "rotting vegetation" instead of a gas or diesel leak.

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October 23, 2013
Odor forces closure of school

The Ministry of Education closed A. F. Adderley Junior High early yesterday after the school's principal reported a "diesel odor", Director of Education Lionel Sands said.
Sands said the decision to close the school was made because the ministry "did not want to take the chance and allow students to be in an environment that may not be good for them".
The school on Baillou Hill Road and Tonique Wi...

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January 25, 2022
A permanent solution to bad breath

Over 60,000 Bahamians suffer from chronic bad breath, called halitosis. It is embarrassing and socially debilitating. People spend lots of money on products to disguise mouth odor. Despite using chewing gum, mints, sprays or mouthwashes – we are for the most part covering up the cause. We must get to the root and make some ...
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August 03, 2023
Govt investigating apparent oil slick in waters off GB

The Ministry of Transport and Housing said yesterday that it was investigating an apparent oil slick in waters at the Buckeye terminal in Freeport, Grand Bahama. "Upon receiving the notification, the Ministry of Transport and Housing immediately executed its contingency plan including the activation of the National Oil Spill Advisory Committee," the ministry said. "Senior ...
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August 01, 2023
Chemotherapy and the feet

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death and illness worldwide, including The Bahamas. There are many people in The Bahamas receiving chemotherapy for treatment of various types of cancer including breast, prostate, colon and more. The recent improvements in chemo therapies have resulted in more cancer survivors and people living longer. Despite these ...
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News Article
July 25, 2023
Wearing dentures are frustrating - are there alternatives?

Many adults wear complete full dentures due to early loss of teeth because of periodontal disease or cavities. Many denture wearers feel like they are stuck with the dentures for the rest of their lives. Well, have you considered dental implants?

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July 18, 2023
Registrar general's office workers walk out over office conditions

Twenty employees at the Office of the Registrar General in Downtown Freeport walked out Wednesday morning in a one-day action, shutting down services to protest what they say are unhealthy working conditions.

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June 20, 2023
Climate change and your feet

Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Such shifts can be natural, due to changes in the sun's activity or large volcanic eruptions. Since the 1800s, human activities have been the main driver of climate change, primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas. .

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May 02, 2023
A letter to the director of DEPP 

Dear Dr. Rhianna Neely-Murphy, On April 26, Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation Chester Cooper issued this public statement regarding the public concerns being expressed about the environmental impact of Royal Caribbean's proposed private beach development on Paradise Island: "If there's a suggestion from anybody in the public, DEPP will ...
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April 21, 2023
Police arrest man suspected of killing woman found in canal

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police have identified the woman whose body was found in the South Beach canal Wednesday afternoon and have arrested a 34-year-old man in connection with her murder. According to police, the victim has been positively identified as 42-year-old Yinka Maria Strachan of South Beach.  Reports indicated that shortly after 3:30 pm on [...]

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