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Christie again speaks out on climate change

PRIME Minister Perry Christie has again denounced the use of gross domestic product or gross national income per capita as the main component in “determining the access that The Bahamas and other small island developing states have to financial resources” to counter climate change.

Amateur boxing coaches urged to take part in skills programme

EVER since he came to the Bahamas as a former multiple British amateur boxing champion and accomplished executive, Terry Goldsmith has been devoted to helping the Amateur Boxing Association of the Bahamas in its pursuit to enhance the sport in the country.

Bastian unsure if govt will meet October 15 date for web shop licences

WITH less than ten days before the expected issuance of web shop licenses, Island Luck CEO Sebas Bastian yesterday said he remains “optimistic” that his company will be among those selected to receive a license to operate legally in the country.

30 jobs go in Atlantis shake-up

THIRTY mid-level managers at the Atlantis resort on Paradise Island were laid off yesterday, Director of Labour Robert Farquharson confirmed.

Inaugural Bahamas National High School Basketball Championships set

THE local high school basketball season has a final championship title.

Butler-Turner and Minnis cannot co-exist

FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnis and Long Island MP Loretta Butler-Turner can no longer logically coexist within the FNM party. If the January 25 edition of The Punch’s lead story concerning Butler-Turner allegedly hurling obscenities at FNM Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest in the House of Assembly is true, then it is time that the opposition’s hierarchy come to the sobering realisation that the relationship between Minnis and the Long Island MP has been ruptured beyond repair.

Danny forecast to peak as Category 3 hurricane

HURRICANE Danny, the first hurricane this year in the Atlantic Ocean, strengthened into a Category 3 hurricane on Friday afternoon, the United States’ National Hurricane Centre (NHC) reported.

Munroe says administrator must be removed from his role

ATTORNEY Wayne Munroe yesterday called for the removal of Mayaguana administrator Zephania Newbold because he publicly revealed what allegedly took place regarding the release of a man he had earlier convicted.

Cotton Bay development can revitalise Eleuthera says Christie

AFTER a two-decade long courtship the proposed Cotton Bay Development is now set to "revitalise" the island and economy of Eleuthera following the finalisation of an agreement between Four Seasons Resorts and Cotton Bay and Mine Holdings Ltd.

Celebrating the Celebration

THE Grand Celebration brought over 1,000 passengers on its maiden voyage to Grand Bahama yesterday, restoring the five-month long absence of ferry service between Freeport and Palm Beach, Florida.

'Don't free this sex offender'

RESIDENTS of Exuma have raised concerns that a foreign man, convicted in the Bahamas of a sexual offence, will be allowed into their community as a prominent figure reportedly lobbies for his release from the Carmichael Road Detention Centre.

Thrilling action in Father Marcian Peters basketball tournament

There is now some clarity after another day of thrilling action in the Father Marcian Peters basketball tournament.

Sports in brief

THE Island Luck Pros punched the right numbers and the PJ Stingers were stinging as the two teams pulled off big victories at the AF Adderley Gymnasium on Monday night as the New Providence Basketball Association continued its regular season.

Judge doubts lawyer’s reason for no-show in Deputy PM robbery case

A JUDGE admitted her scepticism of the explanation given by a lawyer as to why he could not appear for a status hearing yesterday concerning his clients who stand trial next month charged with the robbery of Deputy Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis’ home.

US pledges to assist Bahamas on energy goals

The US is ready and willing to work with the Government to achieve its renewable energy goals, a senior official arguing that “‘now is the time” to make progress with oil prices so low.

RCI unveils consultation over beach resort plan

ROYAL Caribbean International has released its first public consultation report for the Royal Beach Club at Paradise Island - answering questions on issues such as wastewater treatment.

Bahamas squash ends decade-long absence from international squash

Four Walls coaches head delegation to regional competition

THE Bahamas fielded a three-man delegation to compete in the recent Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Senior Squash Championships, which ended on August 26 in the Cayman Islands.

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