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UPDATED: Tropical Storm Warning for northwest Bahamas discontinued

From the Bahamas Department of Meteorology:

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Grand Bahama Minister Ginger Moxey releases statement on Potential Tropical Cyclone One

Minister for Grand Bahama Ginger Moxey released a statement on Potential Tropical Cyclone One on Saturday night, saying the public is advised to remain indoors and to remain vigilant:

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Potential Tropical Cyclone One – Saturday noon update

From the Bahamas Department of Meteorology:

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Potential Tropical Cyclone One – Saturday morning update

From the Bahamas Department of Meteorology:

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Potential Tropical Cyclone One – Friday early evening update

From The Bahamas Department of Meteorology:

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NEMA 'ready for hurricane season'

A CABINET minister says the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is ready for hurricane season with $500,000 set aside.

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Potential Tropical Cyclone One – Friday afternoon update

From the Bahamas Department of Meteorology:

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Tropical Storm Warning in effect for northwestern Bahamas

The latest from The Bahamas Department of Meteorology on the weather system in the Gulf of Mexico:

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'Daunting task' of removing storm-damaged vehicles from Grand Bahama continues

THE removal of the 30,000 plus storm-damaged vehicles in the City of Freeport and other parts of the island is continuing two years after Dorian, a Grand Bahama Port Authority official said.

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Waterspout forms next to Paradise Island Bridge

This video shows the moment a waterspout appeared at the Paradise Island Bridge on Thursday afternoon.

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FRONT PORCH: Geopolitical lessons from Pacific Island states

BEGINNING last week, China’s Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi embarked on an unprecedented ten-day tour with a delegation of 20 to ten Pacific Island countries with which the People’s Republic has diplomatic relations.

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$4.2bn in hurricane damages

THE Bahamas has suffered more than $4.2bn in damages and losses as a result of hurricanes over the last seven years, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis revealed yesterday as he called for more to be done to fight against climate change.

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Architect draws up plans for fire-hit stalls

AGRICULTURE, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs Minister Clay Sweeting said his ministry has contracted an architect to design three stalls for Potter’s Cay Dock vendors who were affected by a fire last year.

Aviation relief as ‘really ugly’ outcome averted

Bahamas Customs has apologised for its now-aborted efforts to introduce a new border control system for private aviation that could have produced “a really ugly” outcome if implemented.

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Bank chief challenges PM over $80m ‘revenue loss’

A Bahamian commercial bank chief yesterday challenged the Prime Minister’s assertion that the Government lost $80m in revenues through the sector’s 2018 tax structure change to meet the European Union’s (EU) demands.

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House blows traded over 350% yacht charter hike

The Prime Minister and an ex-Cabinet minister yesterday traded blows over the Government's plan to increase the taxation rate on foreign charter operators by 350 percent in the upcoming 2022-2023 fiscal year.

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Davis: $2bn in investments approved by government

PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis has revealed his administration has approved over $2bn in investments since assuming office last year.

Happy Platinum Jubilee

What an achievement. Something most of us can only aspire to and look on in awe. Her Majesty The Queen is celebrating a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonwealth.

Senior men’s national soccer team back on pitch

THE Bahamas Football Association’s senior men’s national team returns to the pitch this weekend to kickoff the second edition of the CONCACAF Nations League.

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Managing the Budget’s perils

The 2022-2023 Budget has generated vibrant, robust discussion in certain quarters and an uncanny level of silence in others.