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July 20, 2016
While country sinks, delusional emperor Christie fiddles

Tens of thousands of Bahamians are suffering because of a lack of jobs, adequate healthcare and hope. Thousands are without electricity. Many are struggling to buy food. The residents of New Providence are terrified about crime.
Throughout New Providence, Bahamians are being robbed with abandon, unable to easily replace items because they lack the financial means to so do. Many are terrified that ...

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May 11, 2016
HMBS Flaming Sinking Remembered at Caricom Meeting

The Foreign Ministers of the Caricom region in their annual meeting being held in Kingstown in St. Vincent and the Grenadines took note of the anniversary of the sinking of the HMBS Flamingo on 10 May 1980.

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May 11, 2016
HMBS Flamingo Sinking Remembered

The Foreign Ministers of the Caricom region in their annual meeting being held in Kingstown in St Vincent and the Grenadines took note of the anniversary of the sinking of the HMBS Flamingo on 10 May 1980.

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February 25, 2016
Coast Guard didn't think El Faro was sinking at first

WHEN an initial report arrived saying the captain of the cargo ship El Faro had called ashore for help, the US Coast Guard did not believe the vessel was at risk of sinking and later had software problems while preparing a response plan.

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November 02, 2015
Insurers warn: Bad NHI implementation could 'sink this country'

Bahamas Insurance Association (BIA) representatives yesterday took the Christie administration to task over lingering uncertainties surrounding its phased implementation of National Health Insurance (NHI), warning, "If we get this wrong, we are going to sink this country."

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September 15, 2015
Roberts: Minnis in sinking sand

Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts yesterday shot back at Opposition Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis, who said he was "disappointed" by attorney Wayne Munroe's decision to join the PLP, calling the organization a "sinking ship".

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September 11, 2015
Minnis: Munroe has joined a sinking ship

Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis said he is "disappointed" by Attorney Wayne Munroe's decision to join the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP), asserting that the former Democratic National Alliance (DNA) candidate will need a life vest on that "sinking ship".

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December 11, 2014
Minnis says Pinder is leaving sinking ship

FREE National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday charged that Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder's resignation from his Cabinet post demonstrated his lack of confidence in the government's "sinking ship".

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December 04, 2014
Bailing water out of a sinking ship

Dear Editor,
The country received multiple knives to the chest this past week - five or six persons killed! I fully expect that some senior official - possibly even the prime minister - will in the days ahead condemn the crimes and express the pedestrian sentiment that all Bahamians contribute to the state of crime in the country.
I would be included in their indictment. But I provide no aid and s...

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November 01, 2014
Bahamas Celebration cruise ship runs aground: '50/50 chance it might sink'

The Bahamas Celebration cruise ship initiated emergency procedures and all passengers were instructed to put on life jackets when the vessel ran aground after leaving Freeport Harbour on Friday evening.

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