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FRONT PORCH: The light and splendour of Christmas

Because of a global pandemic that began about a year ago, 2020 has been one of the most punishing and painful years in the lives of most of humanity. Many have died. Many are dying. Many more will die and millions have become ill, some with dire and long-term physical and psychological ailments.

Sir Franklyn defends $49m Jack's Bay goal

Sir Franklyn Wilson is defending as "very conservative" projections that the Jack's Bay project will hit up to $48.9m in annual real estate sales by 2023, adding: "We're not selling this like Fried Fish."

Lloyd satisfied with exam results - but we don’t get to see them yet

EDUCATION Minister Jeffrey Lloyd said he is satisfied with the national examination results in spite of the challenges COVID-19 brought to the process.

FACE TO FACE: Men can be vulnerable too - so let’s celebrate them

IT’S important to celebrate men! They use their brain, their brawn, their wit, and their love to be heroes. Those who do so much for so many deserve to be honored and praised, too – even more so during the Christmas season. They may be even more vulnerable during this time, so it’s important to be aware of men’s feelings and needs, according to Terence Bethel.

Foundation fulfils $1m Dorian relief pledge

The Moore Bahamas Foundation yesterday announced its fourth and final $300,000 grant for Hurricane Dorian relief and recovery.

32 new cases over weekend

THE country recorded 32 cases of COVID-19 between Friday and Saturday.

Nygard investigation

It is my hope that the contents of this letter will not change my good relationship with senior management of our Royal Bahamas Police Force.

Cooper slams govt on lack of economic plan

PLP DEPUTY Leader Chester Cooper yesterday accused the government of having no strategy for economic growth nor had put forward any plan for restoration in Abaco, Grand Bahama and Ragged Island.

FRONT PORCH – A nation for sale: Another generation of scandal

On Tuesday the United States Department of Justice charged 79-year-old Peter Nygard with racketeering offences and sex trafficking.

BNT 'definitely not swayed' by developer's $1m pledge

The Bahamas National Trust's (BNT) Executive Director last night said its rejection of the proposed $580m south Abaco project shows "we are definitely not swayed" by a developer's donation pledges.

BREA chief backs PM's cut-price land strategy

The Bahamas Real Estate Association's (BREA) president yesterday backed the Prime Minister's drive to offer cut-price land to first-time buyers in western New Providence.

Groundbreaking for $1m centre

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for a $1.8m community centre and hurricane shelter in Central Pines, Abaco, yesterday which he said will be capable of accommodating 800 people during a hurricane.

Electoral register moves step forward

THE Senate unanimously passed the Parliamentary Elections (Amendment) Bill yesterday, allowing for a permanent voter register to be established for the first time in the country.

PM hopeful COVID crisis over before election rallies

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said he hopes by the time the country gets into election mode, the COVID-19 crisis would have ended to enable mass rallies and other typical campaign events.

Digital provider 'pulling the boot straps together'

A Bahamian digital payments provider is aiming to "pull the boot strap strings together" and add a further 8,000-10,000 wallet accounts by fully exploiting its platform's potential.

UPDATED: Two dead after separate traffic accidents

POLICE are urging members of the public to drive with “extreme caution and care” over Christmas after two separate accidents claimed the lives of two men, one in Abaco, the other in Grand Bahama over the weekend. Speed was said to play a factor in both traffic fatalities.

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