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Think something new before seeking something new

Everybody wants something new. This is especially true at the start of the New Year when many people express their desire to trade in the old and seek out the new.

Moss is confident he will contest 2017 vote

MARCO City MP Greg Moss remains confident of a 2017 PLP general election nomination and is “unmoved” by criticisms he has received from colleagues over critical statements he has made about the government.

Questions arise over 'secret' award of landfill contract

FREE National Movement (FNM) Deputy Chairman Dr Duane Sands is calling on the government to give a “full and clear” account of the process that led to Renew Bahamas, a foreign-owned company, being selected to remediate the New Providence Landfill.

Gov't pledges 'absolutely' cost-efficient NHI scheme

The Government’s chief medical officer yesterday moved to allay private sector fears by promising that the proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme will “absolutely” be cost efficient.

Coalition co-chief praises 'awesome macro' VAT reforms

A Tax Coalition co-chair yesterday praised the Government for a seemingly “awesome” job with its ‘big picture’ Value-Added Tax (VAT) adjustments, and eliminating the “nightmare” of intra-group reporting.

Almost 4,000 migrants repatriated this year

THE Bahamas has repatriated close to 4,000 migrants, most of them from Haiti, so far this year, Foreign Affairs and Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell revealed yesterday.

Anatol Rodgers students join Navigators programme

THE Bahamas National Trust has extended its Navigators programme to Anatol Rodgers Secondary School. The three-year programme fosters a sense of environmental stewardship and prepares students for careers in marine biology.

Water union’s fear over Miller ‘beef’

The Bahamas Utilities Services & Allied Workers Union’s (BUSAWU) president yesterday said it was disappointed by recent ‘warning shots’ from incoming Water and Sewerage (WSC) chairman, Leslie Miller, but said: “We have no axes to grind”.

DW DAVIS ROYALS TAKE THE CROWN IN JUNIOR BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP

Perennial contenders for the GSSSA Junior Boys title, the DW Davis Royals regained a familiar spot atop the league as they reclaimed the championship title.

Joaquin drives ‘below average’ crawfish yield

The Bahamas Commercial Fishers Alliance’s president (BCFA) said yesterday that the 2015-2016 crawfish season is expected to have a below average yield, due largely to the devastation caused by Hurricane Joaquin to 20 per cent of the fishing fleet.

Consultant ‘tweaks’ plan to cut young jobless 50%

A well-known business consultant said yesterday he had ‘tweaked’ his pilot programme designed to turn ex-criminals into entrepreneurs, and was going “full force” to a national development focus with the aim of cutting youth unemployment by 50 per cent.

Taxi drivers upset as stand at resort removed

TAXICAB drivers are upset over the removal of the taxi stand at a Freeport resort, according to Grand Bahama Taxi Union President David Jones, who also claims that guests are being transported in buses owned by the resort.

Casino air-conditioning concerns ‘being looked at’

MINISTER for Grand Bahama Dr Michael Darville said he is aware of the faulty air-conditioning system at the Treasure Bay Casino and that the concerns of workers “are being looked at.”

Two men, one woman held over Monday murder

POLICE have two men and a woman in custody in connection with the shooting death of Brian Francis Jr on Monday.

Chamber of Commerce meets Baha Mar liquidators

EXECUTIVES and directors of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation met with the joint provisional liquidators for Baha Mar this week in an effort to keep the lines of communication flowing between the business community and the stalled project.

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