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FAMILIES STILL DEALING WITH DORIAN

NEARLY three years after the passing of Hurricane Dorian some victims are still trying to regain a sense of normalcy after surviving the monster storm.

22-member triathlon team looks to make a splash at CARIFTA

WITH the fifth edition of the CARIFTA Triathlon already set for the Bahamas in 2023, the Bahamas Triathlon Association is hoping that their 22-member team will make a splash at the fourth edition of the games next month.

Pintard does not need to hear from Bodie

I read Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) radio personality Ortland Bodie’s Nassau Guardian opinion piece on Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Michael Pintard and it dawned on me how utterly subjective the media in The Bahamas is regarding politics.

Pintard told to ‘do his homework’ on national debt

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis has told Official Opposition leader Michael Pintard “to do his homework” before raising questions about the make-up of the country’s national debt.

Top revenue collector eyes 2/3 expansion to 500 staff

The Government’s main revenue agency is targeting a further two-thirds expansion of its workforce to around 500 staff, a top official revealed yesterday, adding: “We have no staff in the Family Islands.”

Treasure Cay owners ‘hate’ buyer’s new bid

Treasure Cay property owners yesterday said they “hated” the latest development proposal submitted by the project’s potential purchaser, which includes plans for a 350-room hotel and 216-slip marina.

‘Can’t have cake and eat it’ on taxation rise

A well-known banker yesterday said the Government has to “increase the tax rate” to hit its revenue and overall fiscal consolidation goals, adding: “You can’t have your cake and eat it too.”

Vendors unhappy over placement of booths

THE NACAC Championships brought excitement and economic boost for Grand Bahama, however many of the small vendors at the event left “disappointed” over poor sales and placement of the booths.

Minister disappointed at false report about athletes

MINISTER of Sports Mario Bowleg expressed strong disappointment over “false” reports by a media house that athletes left the island because of accommodation issues at the Grand Lucayan Resort.

‘Protect our nurses - or face poor healthcare’

BAHAMAS Nurses Union President Amancha Williams said she hopes people in Family Island communities would refrain from threatening the lives of nurses, because it restricts needed healthcare.

Firearms possession

Jamilla Kennyatta Thomas, 33, inadvertently carried a live round of ammunition into the Bahamas. She was arrested at Lynden Pindling International Airport on May 29th as she prepared to board a return flight to the US-Glendale, California. The bullet was a single 9mm round. Jamilla was pregnant, incurred travel delay and sustained mental distress over this event. She had to plead guilty to criminal possession of ammunition before a magistrate and pay a serious fine to avoid prison.

‘Buddy’ and Bahamas ready to face Venezuela

Although they have yet to “finalise” the team, head coach Chris DeMarco said the Bahamas coaching staff will select a “solid” 12-man roster coming out of this week’s training camp to play against Venezuela at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium on Thursday night.

FACE TO FACE: Aisha honours her grandmother and begins a brand new life

AISHA Lloyd-Minnis has found a way to turn the pain of grief into a powerful story. She has upgraded her mindset from limiting self-doubt to powerful self-confidence. She has learned to shift from a place of holding on to fear, to one of letting go and being filled with faith. Her life has completely changed because she changed her outlook on life. As her journey in self transformation continues, she is helping others to find their personal power as well.

‘Push forward on Potter’s Cay’

A spokesperson for Potter’s Cay vendors has called for reconstruction to move forward more than a year after a fire destroyed stalls at the site.

Minister calls on parents to ensure children attend school

EDUCATION Minister Glenys Hanna Martin stressed the importance of both parents and the government ensuring school-age students attend school.

‘Ingraham comments show divide remains within FNM’

A CABINET minister is of the view that recent public comments by former prime minister Hubert Ingraham made it clear that there remains “a cleavage” within the Free National Movement.

‘Half national debt down to climate costs? Prove it’

FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard called on the government to “clarify” its statements or “substantiate its claims” in response to Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ statements about half the national debt being as a result of impacts of hurricanes.

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