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GOLD FOR SHAUNAE: Miller-Uibo wins 400m final at World Athletics Championships

As she tacked on the final piece missing from her glaring crown, Shaunae Miller-Uibo completed what she called her final global 400 metres by finally adding the World Championships title to her illustrious career that now has her pegged as one of the greatest ever.

Battle with unions in The Bahamas

I am a life long supporter of the rights or workers and their amalgamation into unions for the collective rights and respect due to them.

Bahamas teams bound for the Branson World Series

THE Bahamas will field a pair of teams set to participate in the Babe Ruth League’s Cal Ripken Baseball Major/70 World Series.

Old Navy Base cove closed till August as clean up continues

THE Old Navy Base cove in Exuma will remain closed until August 10 as workers clean up the remaining diesel from the water and prepare to remove sand for further testing.

Ministry aims to establish programmes for youth at risk

After two recent murders within 24 hours, National Security Minister Wayne Munroe said his ministry is seeking to establish programnes to target youth at risk.

DIANE PHILLIPS: The surprising good, bad and scary story about sunscreen

CERTAIN smells remind you of the sweetest days of your childhood, in my case, it was the sun-kissed days in the Florida sun, punctuated by the thrill of crashing ocean waves and the unmistakable aroma of Coppertone. That coconut scent, the medium warm brown container (the colour I strived to be), was as much a part of my little girl days as a beach blanket and a little red bucket.

$12,000 renovation for Saunders Beach park

BAHAMAS Public Parks and Public Beaches Authority is undertaking several renovation projects to revitalise local parks in New Providence.

Poultry producer in halt after 3,000 chick deaths

A Bahamian poultry producer last night said it is suspending operations for a “minimum” three-five weeks, and laying-off ten staff, after a cargo bungle saw almost 3,000 of its chicks bake to death at Miami International Airport.

Payment provider targets 25-30% digital user growth

A Bahamian payments provider yesterday disclosed it is targeting “manageable” annual growth of 25-30 percent in digital wallet users while pledging to do its part in reducing the “fear” surrounding electronic transactions.

Lucayan sale closing ‘hinges’ on airport fix

The Government “must” fix Grand Bahama’s Dorian devastated airport if it is to close the Grand Lucayan’s proposed $100m sale, a former director of the resort said yesterday.

Sweeting to lead Jamaica delegation

AGRICULTURE, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs Minister Clay Sweeting will lead a delegation to Jamaica to visit the 68th Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show.

WSC co-accused takes plea deal

A WOMAN accepted a three-year-probation plea deal in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday for her involvement in Long Island MP Adrian Gibson’s ongoing trial, which is connected to his time as executive chairman of the Water and Sewerage Corporation.

Victim, 18, shot dead inside his own home

THE family of 18-year-old Keithon Johnson, who was shot and killed yesterday, were in tears as they struggled to come to terms with his death.

Clean-up races on in Exuma oil spill

AN ESTIMATED 20,000 gallons of fuel have been recovered from waters in Exuma following Wednesday’s oil spill in the area, according to the director of environmental planning and protection department yesterday.

Billie Jean King Cup team ready after final practice day day

AS they went through their final day of practice at the National Tennis Centre, members of the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s team for the 2022 Billie Jean King Cup said they are ready.

International Gymnastics Federation holding annual board meeting at the Atlantis Resort

AS a part of their mandate to help the developing countries around the world, the International Gymnastics Federation has decided to hold their 2022 Board Meeting in the Bahamas.

Darville ‘horrified’ at damage to pristine waters

ENVIRONMENTALIST Joseph Darville says he was “horrified” that the “pristine” island of Exuma was marred by 30,000 gallons of oil spilled into its waters.

Negotiations restart after industrial action at airport

THE government has restarted negotiations with the Bahamas Public Service Union (BPSU) following Monday’s industrial action with the hopes of having most of their grievances resolved by the end of August.

Realtor: One-third of deals fetch asking price or higher

A Bahamian realtor yesterday disclosed his average property sales price has “tripled” compared to pre-COVID levels with one-third of all transactions realising either what the seller is seeking or higher.

Activists urge oil spill contingency overhaul

Environmental activists yesterday urged the Government to upgrade the country’s oil spill contingency plan following the 30,000-gallon Exuma leak, adding that The Bahamas must move from “a panicked” to a controlled response.

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