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Bahamas 'pushes' for U.S. COVID exemption

The Bahamas is pushing "to be at the front of the queue" should the US introduce exemptions from its new COVID-19 testing policy that threatens to be "a significant deterrent" to tourism.

Police want to reduce traffic deaths to zero

AFTER a string of fatalities towards the end of 2020, Grand Bahama police have rolled out a traffic safety initiative aiming to have zero traffic deaths this year.

Abduction suspect is given bail

A 24-year-old Freeport man accused of attempting to abduct two school girls last week in Grand Bahama was arraigned yesterday.

U.S. trips will need negative COVID test

THE US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said yesterday it will require all air passengers entering the United States to have a negative COVID-19 test as cases surge in America and a more infectious coronavirus strain spreads around the world.

Fisheries Act 'hijacked' by discrimination row

A Cabinet minister yesterday hinted at constitutional changes to achieve the Government's goal with the Fisheries Act, which he said is being “hijacked” by the dispute over whether it is discriminatory.

UB MINGOES ATHLETICS PICK UP 3 WINS TO OPEN SEASON

THE University of The Bahamas Athletics team picked up three wins to open the season at the T-Bird Flyers Track Classic at The Thomas A Robinson National Stadium over the weekend.

Foreign fisherman bar in legal battle

Top fisheries wholesalers have teamed with boat owners and foreign workers in a bid to overturn recent legal reforms passed by Parliament that ban the latter from working in the sector,.

Dismal start to the year for Port Lucaya Marketplace

The Straw Markets are closed and there are no visitors buying authentic souvenir straw crafts or browsing the stores and eating in the restaurants at Port Lucaya Marketplace - making it a dismal start to 2021.

Remembering Butch: The man who shared his heart and love to create a million memories

This week we lost a giant in the Caribbean tourism industry - Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart, who brought vision and excitement, romance and luxury to the world of all-inclusive resorts.

Girls escape school gate ‘snatching’

GRAND Bahama Police arrested a man yesterday in connection with two alleged attempted child abductions at separate government primary schools in Freeport.

NCAA Basketball: Bahamians affected by cancellations, postponements

THE NCAA college basketball season continues to be in flux due to consistent cancellations and several Bahamian players continue to see their programmes affected.

Drivers still speeding despite recent accidents

DESPITE Grand Bahama’s fatal traffic accidents in recent weeks, many motorists are still ignoring the speed limits on the island’s major thoroughfares.

Declining exam results labelled 'unsustainable' for GDP growth

A governance reformer yesterday warned the Ministry of Education not to lose sight of the fact this year's BGCSE exam results "create an unsustainable scenario" that will undermine GDP growth.

'Stop beating same horse' over taxation

Corporate Bahamas yesterday warned the Government it cannot "keep beating the same horse to get taxes" as it rejected any increase in National Insurance Board (NIB) rates in the near-term.

Police crackdown in Grand Bahama

A POLICE operation targeting illegal drugs, firearms and ammunition was launched in Grand Bahama on Tuesday.

Tourism loses 'giant of a man'

Bahamian hotel executives yesterday said the tourism industry has "lost a giant of a man" after Sandals founder, Gordon 'Butch' Stewart, died in hospital aged 79.

Four deaths in Grand Bahama

Grand Bahama has recorded four more COVID-19-related deaths, according to the Ministry of Health.

'Blind' attorney fails to overturn sanctions

A Bahamian attorney has failed in his bid to overturn Supreme Court-imposed sanctions relating to his management of a $30m estate despite arguing he is "legally blind".

THANKS, DOC! Queen’s top honour for doctor leading our fight to combat COVID crisis

MORE than two dozen Bahamians have been recognised in Queen Elizabeth’s 2021 New Year’s Honours list for their outstanding service to the country, with health consultant Dr Merceline Dahl-Regis leading the list.

TWO HELD OVER GUN FIND

TWO men were arrested for possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition following a search by police of a residence in the Eight Mile Rock area. TWO HELD OVER GUN FIND

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