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INSIGHT: Acklins gives up its WW2 secrets - in just a few hours

Found them. As extraordinary as it is, it’s really that simple.

EDITORIAL: Focus on crime, Commissioner, not on yourself

THERE is a certain jarring difference between the topics that the Commissioner of Police, Clayton Fernander, is choosing to address and the issues on the street.

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PM: Masks to become voluntary at ‘comfortable’ vaccine level

PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis says when the country’s vaccination rate reaches a “comfortable” level, wearing masks will become voluntary.

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Darville pleased with Mental Health Bill

HEALTH Minister Dr Michael Darville has discussed plans for the Mental Health Act 2022 and laying the groundwork for catastrophic care in the Davis administration’s latest budget over the weekend.

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Jibrilu: Bahamas ‘top of the rebound curve’

THE incoming CEO of the Nassau/Paradise Island Promotion Board says The Bahamas is at the “top of the rebound curve” in terms of tourism led growth.

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Exuma eco-resort strives to overcome supply delays

A $100m eco-resort in Exuma is set to  start construction in October once their Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is approved.

‘Eleuthera in desperate need for major fixes’

AN Eleuthera businessman says there are “a lot of concerns” on the island and keeping the electricity on is chief among them.

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Step one on path to clean energy

WITH the completed installation of a $5m micro-renewable solar plant Ragged Island has become the first major island in the country to be 100 percent solar powered.

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Schedule drawn up for clinic upgrades

HEALTH Minister Dr Michael Darville says clinics around the country should experience much needed renovations by the end of the year or early next year as he continued his nationwide tour of these facilities.

Crown grants

I would have been at The Bahamas Bar for a period in excess of 46 years had I still been a member in good standing this same month. Unfortunately (for me) I was disbarred many years ago for an act of malfeasance. The punishment, such as it was, was far too long, but I have accepted my fate and moved on as a Business & Media Consultant. The Lord Jesus Christ has been exceedingly wonderful to me in this venture.

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Everybody is a winner in Atlantis Health & Wellness Fun Run/Walk

CHRISTOPHER Saintus, Eve Maycock-Dorsett, Mackey Williams, Liesl Hanna, Roydon Miller, Yvonne Sturrup, Edoney Russell and Kennisa Major were among the winners of the Atlantis Health and Wellness Fun Run/Walk Race held on Saturday.

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Chris Brown, Rick Fox appointed sports ambassadors

EVERY time he turns around, veteran quarter-miler Chris “The Fireman” Brown said God continues to bless him with something new revolving around his illustrious track and field career.

Sunwing Airlines to start flights from Canada to Freeport in December

SUNWING Airlines, the largest integrated travel company in North America, has confirmed its winter plans to have flights from Canada to Freeport starting December 17, The Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation announced on Thursday.

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Govt ‘to soon deal with Rand Memorial’

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said officials plan to soon deal with challenges at the Rand Memorial in Grand Bahama, including manpower shortages and structural issues.

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Govt to rewrite, not amend Procurement Act

ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder has revealed the Davis administration’s plan to rewrite the Public Procurement Act as opposed to amending portions of it to allow for greater transparency and ease of administration.

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Deep dive record breaker

FRENCH freediver Arnaud Jerald broke the world record for deepest dive with bi-fins during the annual Vertical Blue competition in The Bahamas.

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Outgoing president promises ‘smooth transition’

THE Nassau/Paradise Island Promotion Board  will have new leadership with its outgoing president promising a “smooth transition,” to keep the momentum going.

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Apology on wording of Dorian week event

PRESS secretary Clint Watson has apologised on behalf of the government to the victims of Hurricane Dorian for the way in which the announcement of the upcoming memorial week was initially made.

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Hands for Hunger helps out in north Eleuthera

HANDS for Hunger travelled to North Eleuthera over the weekend to deliver food to people facing food insecurity in the Harbour Island and Spanish Wells communities.

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Mountaineers rout Bahamas team by 46

Head coach Dustin Kerns likes what he saw from his Appalachian State University Mountaineers men’s basketball team in their 46-point rout over the Bahamas Select Team yesterday at the Summer of Thunder in the Imperial Ballroom of the Atlantis resort on Paradise Island.