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Atlantis to seek new spot for seaplane operation

ATLANTIS will pursue an alternative location for its desired seaplane operations after residents repudiated their request to establish it in Montagu Bay.

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PM ‘disappointed’ but will speak to retailers

PRIME Minister Philip ‘Brave’ Davis said he was “disappointed” to learn of some of the actions that retailers could take in response to new control measures.

WSC on alert after threat to worker

OFFICIALS at the Water and Sewerage Corporation are on “heightened alert” after a threatening letter was sent to an employee, according to WSC consultant Loretta Butler-Turner.

Carbon trading

Carbon pricing and countries that are trading we, Bahamas, will be the last of the current list that includes Argentina, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, EU (27 countries), Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, South Africa, Swede, UK and Ukraine... the spin Drs of OPM best you Google before writing speeches of Ministers because you are making them look stupid… there are 220,000 cell phones and as quickly as a minister says ‘X’ or ‘Y’ we people are checking.

Are private pension funds sustainable?

As the debates had been about the lack of funds for Bahamians at the National Insurance Board and it is obvious it will run out because the lack of businesses paying employees funds at the National Insurance Board.

Scientists losing jobs

Because of a knee jerk, silly law passed by the former FNM government, our brightest young scientists are finding themselves out of work and at risk of permanent serious damage to their careers.

Young Bahamian scientists are losing their jobs

Because of a knee jerk, silly law passed by the former FNM government, our brightest young scientists are finding themselves out of work and at risk of permanent serious damage to their careers.

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Sex offender register ‘is active’, says Munroe

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said the sexual offenders register is active and being updated as required by law.

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Man dead, another shot in the head

A MAN has died and another is in hospital being treated for a gunshot wound to the head after a shooting incident on Monday night.

Police are doing a good job

The efficient and effective performance of our Police Force continues to impress.

Port Authority ‘open for talks’ with Del Zottos

The Grand Bahamas Port Authority (GBPA) is “open” for discussions with the Del Zotto family on the closure of their various interests in Grand Bahama.

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Two face court over separate drugs charges

TWO men were arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday on separate drug charges.

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Bill seeks to restore manufacture incentives

ELIZABETH MP and Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder seconded a Bill to amend the Industries Encouragement Act which seeks to re-instate the incentives available to Bahamian manufacturers prior to 2010.

BFSB enters language deal

The Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) has announced a partnership with Livemocha, the world’s largest language learning service, which offers online language courses to over 14 million members from all countries.

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PM CHRISTIE DEFENDS BOARD APPOINTMENTS

PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday defended his decision to appoint former FNM minister Algernon Allen to co-chair the Urban Renewal Commission.

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Consumer needs come top for new chairman

NEWLY appointed Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority Chairman Randol Dorsett has emphasised the importance of addressing consumer needs and interests.

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A night of knights

THE New Providence Development Company hosted an evening reception at their Old Fort Bay Club where residents and staff gave a rousing welcome to the Golden Knights.

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DNA to create shadow cabinet

THE Democratic National Alliance announced plans to introduce shadow cabinet ministers and board chairmen yesterday as the party continues to solicit funding to further its political aspirations.

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High hopes for Urban Renewal

MEMBERS of the Grants Town community expressed high hopes for the success of the re-introduced Urban Renewal Project yesterday.

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$2,000 fine for four curfew breaches

A MAN charged with murder was fined $2,000 after admitting to breaching curfew four times.