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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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October 19, 2023
Don’t Let Your Bike Gear Get stolen. Guard it With the Galaxy SmartTag2

Thanks to the Galaxy SmartTag2, you can ride your bike with peace of mind — knowing that you can track its location anytime, anywhere.

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March 03, 2011
Remarks by Rt. Hon Hubert A. Ingraham at the Opening of Third Agri-Business Expo

Agriculture and fisheries hold a special place in our national consciousness. Bahamian history illustrates the inextricable link between these sectors and the development of communities throughout our archipelago, whether sports fishing in Bimini or commercial fisheries in Spanish Wells; harvesting cascarilla in Acklins or growing pineapples in Eleuthera or onions in Exuma.

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March 03, 2011
Six-month jail term for tampering with monitoring bracelet

Officials will know exactly where Antonio Smith is for the next six months. Yesterday, Deputy Chief Magistrate Carolita Bethell sentenced Smith, 47, to six months in prison for cutting through the strap of an electronic monitoring bracelet placed on him.
He will spend an additional four months in prison if he fails to pay a $231 fine covering the value of the damage caused to the ankle bracelet.
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July 18, 2023
"We are currently crafting solutions that are sustainable and will feed The Bahamas for the next 50 years," said Minister Sweeting

The Bahamas Youth Climate Conference was held at the Performing Arts Centre of the University of The Bahamas, July 13, 2023 under the theme, 'Fighting for the Future: How will we feed The Bahamas for the Next 50 Years.'

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February 13, 2023
Colombians take plea deal in drug case

Two Colombian drug smugglers on Friday afternoon admitted their roles in a plot to bring cocaine worth $1.4 million and $34,000 from Venezuela to Acklins. Cristhian Garcia and Cristhian Aragon have agreed to give evidence against their former co-accused, Assistant Superintendent of Police Sonny Miller, who was the officer in charge of Acklins. In a ...
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February 01, 2023
Helping hand to fight crime

PRIME Minister Philip "Brave" Davis said new vehicles donated to the Royal Bahamas Police Force by the United States, as well as additional vehicles ordered by the government, will boost law enforcement's saturation patrols and help combat crime.

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February 01, 2023
Court of Appeal affirms murder convictions of two men

The Court of Appeal yesterday upheld  the murder convictions of two men.

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January 30, 2023
Police adding trucks to fleet as they boost patrols

The Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) will add 100 trucks and 50 motorcycles to its fleet as it looks to "upgrade and improve" its saturation patrols in its fight against violent crime, Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander said on Friday.

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January 19, 2023
January is National Stalking Awareness Month

January is National Stalking Awareness Month, and it is so important to know the facts. For instance, 76% of women murdered by an intimate partner were stalked first.
Stalking generally refers to harassing or threatening behavior that an individual engages in repeatedly, such as following a person, appearing at a person’s home or place of business, making harassing phone calls, leaving written ...

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September 03, 2010
Government Signs Four Contracts for Storm Drainage Maintenance

Minister of Public Works and Transport the Hon. Neko Grant said, on August 30, 2010, that the four contracts signed that day for the maintenance of hundreds of storm drainage wells is just another example of the Ministry taking action to ensure continuity of its maintenance schedule for New Providence

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September 07, 2010
Gov says storm drain contracts should prevent flooding

Four contracts have been signed by the government for the maintenance of hundreds of storm drainage wells in an effort to prevent flooding in New Providence, Public Works Minister Neko Grant said.

"The contracts provide for maintenance, by cleaning and blowing with compressed air,

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September 27, 2010
Never hide in a dumpster after robbing Walmart

Trying to hide from the police, James Brienzo jumped into a dumpster. Unfortunately for him, a trash compacter collected him and the garbage before he could escape.

Police got a call from Brienzo?s friend and eventually from the man himself, whose cell phone still worked from inside the trash truck. In fact, police were able to find Brienzo using the GPS from his cell phone. Talking to the 911...

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October 25, 2010
Miami Nassau Ocean Race 2010

The Nassau Yacht Club is in the final stages of readying itself to receive well over 100 international sailors, and yachts competing in the much heralded annual Miami to Nassau Ocean Race

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February 27, 2015
Aviation Law Expert, UAV Operators Comment on Proposed US Drone Regulations, Agree Most Could be Adopted for The Bahamas

A leading proponent of an international aircraft registry for The Bahamas and the best-known Bahamian UAV (unmanned aerial vehicles) photography and videography company joined voices today, praising Bahamian authorities following the announcement that proposed regulations...

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July 08, 2022
Fernander asks Rolle, 'Why now?'

Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander yesterday questioned why former Commissioner of Police Paul Rolle waited until last week to reveal that he did not support the Minnis administration's decision to place several senior officers on leave. Fernander, who appeared as a guest on the Global 99.5 talk show "GPS: Global Paradigm Shift" with host Michelle ...
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October 20, 2014
Australian World Record Swim Attempt to Start Within Hours in Bahamas

AUSTRALIAN ultra-marathon swimmer 29 year old CHLO? McCARDEL is expected to commence her world record breaking 127km open water swim in the Bahamas within the next few hours...

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July 19, 2022
Conditions at GB private airport a 'disgrace', locals say

As the government seeks to secure a public-private partnership (PPP) for the development of a new public airport in Grand Bahama, almost three years after Hurricane Dorian, residents contend that the private airport facility has been neglected to the detriment of employees, travelers and business people.

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June 01, 2022
GBPA: We're ready for storm season

THE Grand Bahama Port Authority Ltd announced yesterday that it has completed a "robust and comprehensive" Storm Response Plan for the start of the new Hurricane Season.

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February 19, 2018
Locally Developed Onshore APP proves A Hit with Visitors

A locally developed mobile application for tourists, called ?Onshore Bahamas,? is proving a useful tool for both air and sea visitors...

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May 19, 2022
Passenger who landed plane says 'hand of God' was with him

A MAN with no flying experience, who kept his cool on board a small plane that took off from The Bahamas, says "the hand of God" was with him after the pilot collapsed at the controls.

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October 15, 2021
OCTOBER 2021: Breast Cancer Symptoms

Breast cancer can cause a number of signs and symptoms. See your general practitioner if you notice a change to your breast that’s new or unusual for you.
On its own, pain in your breasts is not usually a sign of breast cancer. But look out for pain in your breast or armpit that’s there all or almost all the time.

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December 18, 2014
Drug conspiracy appeal dismissed

The Court of Appeal yesterday dismissed the appeals of Stephen "Die" Stubbs and Dion "Buju" Minnis, who were both sentenced to 36 months in prison for conspiracy to import marijuana and conspiracy to possess marijuana with intent to supply in 2012.
According to the prosecution, Stubbs and Minnis organized the shipment of 3,935 pounds of marijuana from Jamaica to The Bahamas.
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May 04, 2016
This Self-Flying, Camera-Equipped Drone Can Follow You Anywhere

Hover Camera?s creator, Meng Qiu ?MQ? Wang, pulls out a small, rectangular device that looks at first like an external hard drive.

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July 15, 2021
Roadmasters has 30 members in Boston Marathon

The Bahamas Roadmasters Running Club (BRRC) has 30 of its members registered for the 125th Boston Marathon, and are in high training mode as they get ready to chase “the unicorn” (official symbol of the Boston Marathon).

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June 25, 2021
Research Edge Forum Highlights Challenges and Targets for Sustainable Groundwater Management in Grand Bahama and Abaco

Ever since Hurricane Dorian ravaged Grand Bahama and Abaco in 2019, Israeli non-governmental organization (NGO) IsraAID has been on the ground providing critical Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) support to those adversely impacted. As a result of the storm's devastating impact on groundwater resources on both islands, IsraAID is now seeking to ensure that residents have consistent and sustain...

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March 05, 2012
34 Monza T-Top for Sale

2006 Monza 34 Open Fisherman in excellent condition with Twin 300 Yahama engines loaded with options. Draft is 2 foot 10 inches. Never water stored. 

T-top with 6 rod holders rear flood light and spreader light, Taco
Grand Slam Outriggers, Electric Anchor with plow anchor, Birdsall
Livewell Leaning post, rear removable rear bench seat, additional rod
holders, dive Ladder, dive platform, 4...

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May 10, 2021
Poacher must buy RBDF 200k boat

A FLORIDA fisherman and restaurant owner who was convicted in the United States of illegally fishing in Bahamian waters will buy the Royal Bahamas Defence Force a new vessel as part of a plea deal.

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March 26, 2021
Ministry adds four patrol vessels

Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources Michael Pintard said they are making progress as a ministry in protecting the country's scarce marine resources, with the addition of four patrol vessels at a cost of some $700,000.

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March 18, 2021
Department of Statistics Achieves a Major Milestone

For the first time in census history, the Department of Statistics (DOS) will introduce online options for the completion of a digital census questionnaire. After unavoidable delays due to Hurricane Dorian and COVID-19, pre-census activities are finally getting underway for the 2021 Census of Population and Housing scheduled for September.

The DOS will be conducting a Listing Exercise during t...

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