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$10k a month to be middle class Cost of living in the capital higher than GB, says UB study By LEANDRA ROLLE Tribune Chief Reporter lrolle@tribunemedia.net A NEW academic study has found that a middleclass family of four in New Providence and Grand Bahama needs over $10,000 a month to sustain a basic lifestyle, with costs in the nation’s capital estimated to be slightly higher than in Grand Bahama.
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According to the study, authored by University of The Bahamas researcher Lesvie Archer, families of four in New Providence require a monthly income of $10,200 to support a middle-class standard of living, compared to $10,100 in Grand Bahama. The slight one percent cost-of-living difference SEE page three
‘adult aggression linked to corporal punishment’ By LEANDRA ROLLE Tribune Chief Reporter lrolle@tribunemedia.net A University of The Bahamas study has once again highlighted a troubling link between childhood corporal punishment and adult aggression, with researchers suggesting that an end to the practice could lead to less aggressive behaviors in society.
The study, written by Theresa E Moxey-Adderley and William J Fielding, utilised an internet-based survey of 5,351 Bahamians to explore the connections between corporal punishment and aggression. Researchers found that participants who experienced higher levels of corporal punishment during SEE page three
Officers of the RBPF and RBDF carrying the body of Philip Galanis during his State-Recognised Funeral on Friday. See PAGE TWO for more photos. Photo: Kemuel Stubbs/BIS
Carey family upset at condition of home after Knowles’ eviction By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net THE Carey family was devastated on returning to their home on Friday only to find it in ruins after
Mervie Knowles’ relatives were allowed seven days to remove her personal belongings from the residence while she remained in police custody. Philippa Carey broke down in tears after seeing
the condition in which her grandmother’s house was left — rotting food and trash on the floor, the stench of spoiled meat emanating from the residence, and SEE page five
Disorderly conduct charge for Mervie’s lawyer By LYNAIRE MUNNINGS Tribune Staff Reporter lmunnings@tribunemedia.net
MERVIE Knowles, administrator of the Home Away From Home senior care facility, was released from police custody yesterday. Her attorney, David Cash, who was detained for 11 hours on Saturday, is
set to appear in court today after being charged with obscene language and disorderly conduct. Mr Cash reported facing aggressive resistance from Freeport police when attempting to meet with Ms Knowles, who had been in custody since last Tuesday. Mr Cash travelled SEE page five
Mervie Knowles.
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Deadly Sunday morning shooting By LYNAIRE MUNNINGS Tribune Staff Reporter lmunnings@tribunemedia.net POLICE are investigating the death of a man found with gunshot wounds on Carmichael Road early Sunday morning, marking the country’s 103rd murder this year. Officers responded shortly before 8am after the unresponsive body was discovered near Unison Road. Emergency Medical Services arrived, but found no signs of life. SEE page four