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FNM to address Gibson case ‘when details emerge’

FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard says the party will speak more to Long Island MP Adrian Gibson’s pending court case in September when more details are expected to emerge.

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Eleuthera suffers as plants hit by outages

ELEUTHERA residents are dissatisfied about the inability of Bahamas Power and Light to provide uninterrupted service on the island.

Businessman: Gold Rock’s exit comes after expansion

A Bahamian businessman yesterday voiced surprise that Gold Rock and its principals have decided to exit Freeport after expanding the size of their business interests in recent years.

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70 percent goal before mask mandates are lifted

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said yesterday that officials are hoping to have 70 percent of the population vaccinated against COVID-19 before lifting the remaining mask mandates in the country.

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Brace for higher inflation as growth trimmed to 5%

The Central Bank’s governor yesterday trimmed forecast Bahamian economic growth for 2022 “to at least 5 percent” while warning that the cost of living crisis facing many families has yet “to peak”.

US: Bahamas campaign finance open to abuses

The US government has warned that election campaign financing in The Bahamas remains wide open to abuse that exposes this nation’s governance to “corruption and foreign influence”.

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PM implores Gold Rock owners on Port dispute

The Prime Minister last night said he had implored Gold Rock’s owners to “spend every effort” to resolve their differences with the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) and its affiliates despite signs the impasse cannot be resolved.

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Young man drowns at Paradise Cove

GRAND Bahama police said the body of a juvenile male was pulled from waters near Paradise Cove, Deadman’s Reef.

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PETER YOUNG: The games deliver on cherished friendships

The Commonwealth Games are a unique event. They are based on the strength of the Commonwealth itself and are underpinned by the common core values of equality and mutual respect of this 56-member voluntary association and the support and assistance it provides.

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FACE TO FACE: Lessons to learn from a lifetime fighting to keep our streets safe

DOUGLAS Hanna Sr has likely solved more homicides and major crimes than any other detective in the history of the Royal Bahamas Police Force.

GBPA: ‘Nothing but spite’ drives Gold Rock closures

A Freeport concrete supplier’s battle with the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) yesterday escalated into an all-out war as the two sides traded accusations of “spite” and “harassment” over the former’s imminent closure.

Contractor: Gold Rock exit is ‘good riddance’

A Grand Bahama contractor yesterday branded Gold Rock’s imminent exit as “good riddance” amid industry expectations that rivals will fill the concrete manufacturing void it creates “within three to six months”.

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PM’s ‘intervention’ sought over 130 Gold Rock jobs

The Opposition’s leader yesterday voiced optimism that the Prime Minister’s “intervention” will prevent “a substantial blow” to Grand Bahama’s economy with up to 130 jobs threatened by the Gold Rock group’s closure.

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Raw Talent Elite wins Summer of Thunder opener

THE Bahamas Basketball Federation’s Summer of Thunder returned to the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium in thrilling fashion with a local team scoring the first win in the series.

Carnival to begin dredging within 90 days for mega cruise port in East Grand Bahama

Carnival expects to commence dredging in East Grand Bahama for its mega cruise port in the next 60 to 90 days, a Carnival Corporation executive told hundreds of residents gathered at the Grand Lucayan Resort on Thursday evening.

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Pregnant woman was among boating tragedy victims

A pregnant woman was among the victims of the recent boating tragedy that left 17 Haitians migrants dead.

Search effort ongoing for man missing off Andros

SEARCH and recovery efforts are continuing for the remaining man from the vessel that capsized off Andros on Wednesday.

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Doctors enjoys up to 40% non-COVID revenue rise

Doctors Hospital plans to unveil its new Bay Street pharmacy within 30 days, a top executive revealed yesterday, with monthly non-COVID revenues up to 40 percent higher than pre-pandemic comparatives.

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Haiti steps in for funeral costs

ACTIVIST Louby Georges said the Haitian government has committed to cover the burial costs of those who perished at sea after their boat capsized in waters off New Providence earlier this week.

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‘Lil Duval hurt in collision

COMEDIAN Roland Powel, also known as ’Lil Duval, was injured on Tuesday night when a car hit an ATV he was riding.