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Cartwright the one bright spot for FNM

Over the last few years, Bahamians have been watching the steady decline, and I daresay implosion of the FNM. The movers and shakers of the party are already scrambling for an immediate successor but the party is short on talent save for a few.

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Dames defends police on lockdown parties

AS yet another video of a lockdown party raises eyebrows, National Security Minister Marvin Dames lamented yesterday that law enforcement cannot police everywhere all the time.

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MINISTRY PRESS CONFERENCE: No new COVID-19 cases, 41 patients recovered

Speaking at the Ministry’s press conference, Dr Merceline Dahl-Regis said 41 patients have recovered so far and it’s been three weeks since a COVID-19 related death.

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Family Island residents get together to help each other

FAMILY Islanders have felt the economic pressure of COVID-19 since the borders initially closed in March—the start of the high tourism season.

BISX moves closer to 100 fund listings

The Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX) has added seven new investment fund listings as it targets passing the 100-listing mark for the category this year.The newly-listed funds are: Pavillon Rouge Multi-Strategy Fund; Quercus Multi-Stra

PM urges skills deficit solutions

More Bahamians must be trained in technical skills to meet the employment demands an expanding national economy will create, the Prime Minister has urged.

Oh Shanendon

Would you kindly provide me with an opportunity to salute a dynamic young FNM politician in the person of the Shanendon Cartwright.

The true heroes of the nation

There recently has been much in the press and on radio and TV about Bahamian Heroes.

A sad day for all of us in Bahamaland

Please allow me small space in your paper to voice utter disappointment in our government’s decision in granting Disneys’ development of Lighthouse Point.

Bran on NHI: 'We can't take more tax'

THE Democratic National Alliance’s (DNA) ex-leader yesterday blasted the proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) payroll levy, saying: “No more taxes, period”.Branville McCartney, pictured, in an interview with Tribune Business, slammed: “The Govern

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A softer side to AI?

Google to give $25m to fund humane artificial intelligence projects

Google will give away $25m to projects that propose ways to use the artificial intelligence of computers to help create a more humane society.

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RBDF commodore presented with coveted floating trophy

IN a special presentation at the Coral Harbour base, Royal Bahamas Defence Force Commodore Tellis Bethel was presented with the coveted floating trophy won by his officers in the inaugural 18th Annual National Public Service Week Fun Run/Walk and He

It's time we had some meaningful dialogue

Fifty-four percent of citizens in democracies believe their voice doesn’t have an impact on political decisions, and 64 percent think their government doesn’t act in their interest, ‘Democracy Perception Index 2018’ a survey conducted by Dalia Research, Alliance of Democracies and Rasmussen Global – found.

Straw workshop attendees praised as 'quick learners'

Twenty-two Bahamian women created an array of straw products during a recently-completed workshop facilitated by the Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC). The participants in the Straw Craft Workshop Stage II produced handbags, bea

Another generation ruined

THE Marijuana Committee did not have to complete their report as it is or was obvious what was the intent of the Prime Minister a long time ago…decriminalise and further expunge any criminal record for the use of small amounts of marijuana. Ex Asst Commissioner McCartney and Bishop Emeritus Simeon Hall really wasted a lot of time and probably money and now imagine after the Report was presented to the PM the Committee is going to test the opinion of the people? Why didn’t you do that from the beginning? Surveys I have seen 70% are against this.

Firm partners with charter in Dorian relief

BahamasLocal.com partnered with the crew of the MV Impulse and the Bahamas Red Cross to deliver Dorian relief supplies to Little Abaco and East End, Grand Bahama. Determined to make an impact, they loaded the luxury yacht with 16 pallets of goods in

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WSC agrees deal to expand GPS tracking system

THE Water and Sewerage Corporation signed a contract yesterday for the expansion of its GPS tracking solution, which will help support improvements within its operations. Speaking at the contract signing, WSC Executive Chairman and Long Island MP Ad

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Four umpires certified

MARTIN ‘Pork’ Burrows will now be joined by four other Bahamians as certified members of the College Baseball Umpire Association Organisation (CBUAO).

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Charged over death threats and assault

A MAN appeared in court yesterday charged with making death threats and assaulting a woman with a dangerous instrument.

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Barnett-Ellis appointed to Senate role

FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard has appointed Michela Elaine Barnett-Ellis to the Senate.