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January 22, 2024
VIOLENT CRIME SURGE: Two killed in separate incidents pushing murder count to 17

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The surge in violent crimes continues, with a man and a woman losing their lives in separate incidents on Sunday, pushing the country's murder count to an alarming 17 for the year. The first incident occurred in Pinewood Gardens shortly before 2 pm on Sunday. Preliminary reports suggest that two men, one [...]

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January 12, 2024
Letters to the Editor: Crime is everyone's problem and responsibility

Dear Editor, The brand-new year 2024 rolled in, fireworks barely subsided, and the country is seething with a high volume of senseless murders. There has been one murder a day. One murder is one too many. The demons are mad. Frustrated Bahamians are quick to blame the government but hesitate to accept much of the [...]

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November 27, 2023
Women United Stands in Support of Canadian Court's Conviction of Peter Nygard and Calls for Change in Cultural Attitudes

Women United commends the recent conviction of Peter Nygard by the Canadian Court system. The verdict stands as a pivotal moment, shedding light on the unfortunate reality faced by many women who have suffered due to the reprehensible actions of individuals like Nygard. His conviction serves as a stark wake-up call, exposing the complacency of those who allowed his continued operations here in our...

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November 20, 2023
What To Do When Someone With Alzheimer’s Disease Wanders

The definition of wandering varies from context to context. Technically, wandering is an umbrella term for several different behaviors. This includes elopement (attempts to escape), repetitive pacing and becoming lost. According to neurologist, Jagan Pillai, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Neurology, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, most of the caregivers he works with think about wander...

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November 09, 2023
Fund aims to raise $30 mil to protect Bahamas' natural resources

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Protected Areas Fund (BPAF) is on a crucial journey to preserve the natural resources of the Bahamas and is seeking to raise $30 million over the next five years to continue to support the programs of conservation partners, tertiary and research institutions, and the Bahamian government. The Bahamas Protected Areas [...]

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November 07, 2023
PM Davis: Fisheries Institute Conference will have dialogue that will lead to ‘a range of auspicious, actionable outcomes for the region’

While bringing Keynote Remarks at the 76th Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute conference, on November 6, 2023, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis noted that that forum would be filled with “fruitful dialogue that, through sustained and considered collaboration, will lead to a range of auspicious, actionable outcomes for the region."

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October 06, 2023
Flamingo Air grounded 

Authorities have grounded Flamingo Air to investigate whether it is strictly adhering to safety regulations, Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority Devard Francis confirmed yesterday.

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October 03, 2023
Flamingo Air plane's door opens in flight 

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority said yesterday it is investigating an incident in which the aircraft passenger door of a Flamingo Air flight opened in flight.

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July 26, 2023
No longer any reason for public faith in Bell

Of the numerous controversies enveloping Minister of Immigration Keith Bell, the matter of his reported handling of the undocumented Asian migrants found living at the British Colonial hotel earlier this year stands out in its seriousness.

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