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PLP is at a crossroads

While Sir Lynden was the foremost leader in Bahamian history, the Progressive Liberal Party is not the party of Sir Lynden, nor is it the party of any one man. Instead, it is a party emboldened by an idea of a grand experiment promoting the social and economic well-being of all Bahamians. Beneath the rubbles of our defeat is an ascending philosophy inscribed of ordinary duties inherited by the common interest we share with our founders.

Bad news for BISX shareholders

Yesterday did not bring good news to the long-suffering shareholders of BISX-listed Bahamas Property Fund (BPF). Set up over 15 years ago to imitate American REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) by acquiring commercial properties and pooling them to create equity shares that would trade as liquid securities, it was a good idea but proved tough to execute in our limited property market.

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Immigration Dept 'tightening up efforts' amid reports of more Haitian boats

THE DEPARTMENT of Immigration is "tightening up" its efforts in the capital and on the Family Islands after receiving information that "more Haitian boats are on the way", according to Kirklyn Neely, head of Immigration's Enforcement Unit.

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'Inconceivable' for Post Office woes to continue further

A Cabinet Minister yesterday said he expects the General Post Office’s relocation to be completed before Christmas, adding that it would be “inconceivable” to allow its woes to continue into the New Year.Speaking outside Parliament after tabling a re

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Brewers top Marlins 5-4, Chisholm Jr strains left hamstring

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Adrian Houser pitched effectively into the sixth inning and hit his first career home run, leading the Milwaukee Brewers over the Miami Marlins 5-4 last night.

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Ayton: We still have each other’s backs

DEANDRE Ayton continues to post historic shooting numbers in the NBA playoffs thus far, but his Phoenix Suns faltered down the stretch in game two as the defending champions evened their round one series.

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$350 fine for going to get food for mother

A 37-year-old man was fined $350 for violating the curfew after claiming he was trying to go to his neighbour’s house to get food for his mother.He was one of several who appeared in Magistrate’s Court for curfew and lockdown violations, including tw

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Man caught on film fighting policeman awaits sentence

A 23-year-old man who was filmed fighting an officer who attempted to arrest him over a traffic violation was yesterday remanded to prison pending a magistrate’s sentencing.

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Man filmed fighting policeman jailed for eight months

THE 23-year-old man who was filmed fighting an officer who attempted to arrest him over a traffic violation was yesterday sentenced to eight months in prison.

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Shark Week episode to feature New Providence

South-west New Providence will feature heavily in a Shark Week episode set to be screened during the second week in July, reaching potentially up to 88m homes in 224 countries.

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Ray Minus Jr: I’m so thankful to the Bahamian people’

WITH his hands raised as he signified the tremendous support he got from his family and friends, Ray Minus Jr celebrated another victory as he termed the medical fund raiser a success.

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Sprinters Gaither, Gardiner take the spotlight

AFTER bowing out of the consolation final of the women’s 100 metres, Tynia Gaither returned to snatch the victory in the 200m at the 2021 USATF Open Athletic Performance Ranch in Fort Worth, Texas.

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I know my son is alive

THE mother of one of two men who were on board a plane that crashed off Acklins last week is holding out hope that he will be found alive.

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Discus national record holder Serena settles for second place

AFTER taking the past three years off to recuperate from a shoulder surgery, national women’s discus record holder Serena Brown made her return to the field for the University of Iowa Hawkeyes’ track team on Saturday.

EDITORIAL: Is this really the time for a battle with nurses?

IT seems like some disputes never go far away – even in a pandemic.

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Strachan, Thomas in action in Italy

BAHAMIAN sprinter Anthonique Strachan and high jumper Donald Thomas continued their post-Olympic Games season in separate meets last week in Europe.

Entertainment destinations ‘hold firm’ on opening wait

Entertainment destinations yesterday said they are "holding firm" as they negotiate COVID-19 protocols with the Ministry of Health in a bid to re-open ten months after the COVID-19 pandemic started.

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Mia’s Abaco-inspired dishes land her top spot in culinary competition

Hurricane Dorian couldn’t put a stop to her dreams, and neither could a malfunctioning oven.

Still struggling for a fair society

The spinning sound we heard this week was not a carnival ride, rather, the late patriot and statesman Sir Milo Boughton Butler turning in his grave.

EDITORIAL: Weigh criticism of projects against the need for jobs

TWO different developments in the spotlight today raise a weighty question – in the time of COVID-19, how picky should we be about the impact of projects?