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Food stores ‘up in arms’ on price control details

Food stores throughout The Bahamas were yesterday said to be “up in arms” over the details of the Government’s expanded price control regime amid fears it will “devastate” the industry and jobs for hundreds of workers.

Bahamas secures link with Hawaiian University

THE University of The Bahamas signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with University of Hawaii yesterday to promote research collaboration between the two institutions.

New Providence hit by BPL outage

VARIOUS areas in New Providence were struck by power disruptions yesterday, according to Bahamas Power and Light.

STORM SURGE RISK FOR HALF OF NATION: Report says nearly 50% of Bahamians exposed to danger

NEARLY half of The Bahamas’ population or 184,326 residents are exposed to storm surge, with research experts warning that the number is likely to increase due to rising sea levels.

Abaco man faces court after drug and arms bust

AN Abaconian man was charged in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with a recent major drug and arms bust on the island last week.

Nassau hosts Beach Soccer Cup this month

THE Bahamas can not only boast of its pristine, crystal-clear waters and powder white sand but also Nassau as the host island for the Bahamas Football Association’s upcoming Beach Soccer Cup Friday, October 21st to Sunday, October 23rd, 2022.

FNM: Address full of promises, not specifics

FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard criticised Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ national address as full of “tremendous promises”, but lacking specifics on how the government will address serious issues such as crime and financing big commitments.

Turks and Caicos thanks for Bahamas police link

NIGEL Dakin, Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands, has expressed gratitude to the Bahamas government for lending support to assist in their fight against crime, saying the nation’s officers are already making a difference on the grounds there.

IMMIGRATION TO SEND IN OFFICERS: The Farm reported to have quadrupled in size since Dorian

IMMIGRATION Minister Keith Bell said there will be an increased number of immigration officers deployed to Abaco due to the recent expansion of several shanty towns there, with one unregulated community mushrooming to 200 acres since 2019.

Environmental health

The people’s environment in Nassau, Bahamas is in total need of deliverance, I would like to know why our inner cities are being neglected and overlooked by the minister of environment who appears to be sleeping.

Cooper: Crime is bad for tourism

TOURISM, Investments and Aviation Minister Chester Cooper said the country must do all it can to get control of the crime situation because it’s not only bad for The Bahamas but also its tourism product.

‘National security interests served by Turks and Caicos operation’

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe continued his defence yesterday of his ministry’s decision to send officers to Turks and Caicos Islands to assist with their crime fight amid criticisms from the opposition.

PM in major price control expansion

The Prime Minister last night unveiled a major expansion of the price control regime to 38 extra foods, medicines and other essentials in a bid to combat soaring inflation that has “made life even more unaffordable” for many Bahamians.

Hurricane Dorian repairs ‘in motion’

DISASTER Reconstruction Authority executive chairman Alex Storr said yesterday hurricane repairs in Abaco are in motion, as assessments are currently being done for homeowners who have applied for repairs.

PM calls on UN to ‘step up’ on human trafficking

AS he spoke of his administration’s plans to fortify the country’s borders in a bid to stave off increased migrant crossings, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis revealed that The Bahamas opted not to sign a declaration that suggested nations host undocumented people last June.

EXTRA PAY IN YOUR POCKET: $260 minimum wage from January

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has announced an increase in the country’s minimum wage from $210 to $260 per week. The higher wage will be retroactive in the public service going back to July of this year and for those in the private sector, the change will begin in January 2023. The timeline, he said, is to give employers time to prepare for the increased expense.

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