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Storm still likely to affect Bahamas

FORMER Tropical Storm Dorian is still likely to have an impact on The Bahamas this week with heavy rainfall forecast.

A nation in full bloom

CONTINUING our look at The Bahamas’ national symbols, The Tribune focuses on the national flower and the national tree.

East GB will ‘reject’ fresh aragonite mining

East Grand Bahama will likely deliver another “resounding rejection” should the Government seek to revive proposals for sand/aragonite mining at the envrionmentally-sensitive Bursus Cay, the area’s MP said yesterday.

Farewell to the man who kept the lights on

ABACO’s lighthouse “lifeline” Everette Roberts died last weekend after a long battle with illness.

US billionaire in Walker’s Cay talks

The Government is hoping that Walker’s Cay will return to its “boater’s paradise heyday” if its purchase by a US real estate billionaire successfully closes.

‘Flabbergasted’ at Royal Caribbean’s PI approval

A Bahamian environmental advocate yesterday said she was “flabbergasted” that Royal Caribbean’s Paradise Island project has been given the go-ahead, adding: “I don’t understand how they think they’re going to pull it off.”

Exuma’s tourism up 21% as utilities ‘behind 8-ball’

The Deputy Prime Minister yesterday asserted that Exuma is “going places” with tourism 21 percent ahead of pre-COVID levels, but admitted this growth caught the public utilities “behind the 8-ball”.

Soaring gas prices are a ‘silent killer’

Family Island Chamber of Commerce presidents yesterday described soaring gas prices as “the silent killer” for economic activity, with one branding current pump costs as “crazy”.

$5bn investment approvals target

The Government is aiming to approve $5bn in investments by year-end, the deputy prime minister said yesterday, with half that sum having already been given the go-ahead.

Home repairs initiative is launched by Urban Renewal

URBAN Renewal has launched a new home repair initiative in response to hundreds of homeowners who are hurting and in need of restoration of the houses in which they live.

INSIGHT: Back to normal, or building back better?

THE latest step in removing COVID restrictions is perhaps one of the most significant for Bahamians. The removal of the need for COVID tests for inter-island travel is more than welcome – it makes us able to travel freely within our nation. No longer will there be the hassle of arranging a test or the worry of what happens if it shows up positive before we go and visit our family members on different islands.

MP denies claims of discrimination over food aid

INFURIATED by the opposition’s allegations of political discrimination in food assistance on Andros, local MP Carlton Bowleg said there is no truth to the claims.

‘Overwhelmingly’ opposed to Crystal Cruises calling

A Spanish Wells council member says the community “overwhelmingly” opposes Crystal Cruises using it as a port of call while blasting both the cruise line and the government for failing to consult residents.

SCHOOLS OUT: New term delayed ’til Oct 5 - and then only virtual classes

SCHOOLS across the country will now reopen on October 5 with virtual learning only for the islands of New Providence, Abaco and Eleuthera, Minister of Education Jeff Lloyd announced Monday.

High School Basketball Nationals returns to GB

ESTABLISHING a new tradition in Bahamian high school basketball, the second edition of the national tournament looks to expand and will return to Grand Bahama.

Realtor touts Bahamas as storm recovery hub

A Bahamian realtor is calling for hundreds of acres in inland New Providence to be set aside for a disaster relief and recovery headquarters serving The Bahamas and wider Caribbean.Mario Carey, founder of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate MCR Baha

Island Luck chief: ‘I was misled’ on web shop taxes

ISLAND Luck’s principal is alleging that the Government “misled” him over planned web shop tax increases, adding: “My legitimate expectation in a proper consultation was dashed.”

Forensic audit on health contracts

A FORENSIC audit will be conducted on contracts issued by the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) under the former Christie administration, with concerns agreements worth millions of dollars were issued “illegally” and “abnormally”.

Rising seas risk worse than feared

NEW research show rising seas will have worse impact than previously known, with most of Grand Bahama, Abaco and Spanish Wells projected to be under flood levels by 2050 because of climate change.

Exuma regatta cancelled for first time in 67 years

THIS weekend would have been the hosting of the prestigious National Family Island Regatta for sloop sailing boats in picturesque Elizabeth Harbour in George Town, Exuma.

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