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April 08, 2013
Basic Safety and Mayaguana

The death of three people in Mayaguana last week was a tragedy. The residents were attempting to illuminate a runway for a medical charter. The plane struck the vehicles and two women and man were killed. The victims were identified as former Cabinet Minister Sidney Collie's mother, Edith Collie, his sister...

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July 05, 2022
Minister: Bahamians sticking to protocols

WHILE the month of June saw 927 new COVID-19 cases, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville says he believes Bahamians have been doing well in adhering to the protocols that remain in place.

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June 28, 2022
Davis says govt will 'hold the line' on NIB increase

AN increase in National Insurance Board contributions will not come off the table until the Davis administration decides whether or not to accept the recommendations of experts regarding the sustainability of the NIB fund, Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis said yesterday.

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May 27, 2022
Govt officially opens new Pinecrest subdivision

THE Davis administration officially opened the new Pinecrest subdivision on Friday, a move officials said was in keeping with the government's promise to provide more affordable homes to Bahamians.

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June 26, 2013
Police probing how copper theft suspect escaped custody

Police launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the escape of a suspect who fled in a police vehicle after he was arrested and handcuffed earlier this week, Assistant Commissioner of Police Leon Bethell confirmed yesterday.

Police allegedly found the man stealing copper at Super Value's Carmichael Road warehouse on Monday morning. "We are investigating this matter from a few...

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April 25, 2013
American World Clinics Executive Wrap-up Positive Meetings in The Bahamas

NASSAU, Bahamas ? President of American World Clinics (AWC) Robert Priddy ended high-level meetings in Grand Bahama and New Providence last week, with talks focused on the best island to fit a proposed $200 million-plus medical tourism facility.

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April 16, 2013
Bahamians Unharmed in Boston Bombing

Four Bahamians who participated in the Boston Marathon at the time of two deadly explosions yesterday escaped unharmed. According to Linda Williams, who traveled to Boston with the runners, Youlanda Deveaux, 48; Sidney Collie, 33; and Shavaughn Blades, 40, were all okay.

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April 12, 2013
Shepherd's Mart Stung by Robbery

The opening of Shepherd's Mart off Tonique Williams-Darling Highway has been pushed back another month after thieves raided the building's air conditioners.
According to Sandy Schaefer, the former principal of Robin Hood, the theft represents a loss of about $100,000.

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November 16, 2011
PMH Critical Care Block Groundbreaking Remarks - Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham

Ladies and Gentlemen

We are gathered here this morning to continue in our efforts to provide quality health care for the Bahamian people.

It is important to recall some history in order to appreciate the strides we have made in health care and social development.

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