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Environment Minister tests positive

MINISTER of Environment and Housing Romauld Ferreira has tested positive for COVID-19.

Beach vendors

Goodman’s Bay…has Parks given permission for Arawak Cay style beach concessions?

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NIB to rise? Prices up? ‘They’re robbing us now’

“THEY’RE robbing us now,” was the view of some Bahamians as they voiced their opinion on the National Insurance Board’s recommendations to increase the contribution rate - on top of other financial pressures such as rising prices on sugar and salt.

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YOUNG LIVES LOST IN BOAT TRAGEDY: Three killed after collision in waters off Harbour Island

THREE people are dead after a tragic boating accident took place on Sunday evening in waters near Harbour Island.

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Adderley meets CARIFTA standard in double victory

PERRY Adderley turned in another CARIFTA Games qualifying performance with his double dose of victory as a group of field coaches hosted their second Throwers All-Comers Meet on Saturday.

'Great turnout' for Kids' Athletics Academy's first road race

THE Kids’ Athletics Academy hosted its first road race on Saturday and, judging from the participation of both the competitors and the spectators, organisers are already looking forward to the second annual event next year.

Winter Throwers Camp set to begin this week

FOR the second consecutive year, Blue Chip Athletic Club will be putting on their Winter Throwers Camp with an emphasis on improving the level of the discipline in the track and field community as well as providing an avenue for at least three Bahamians to earn athletic scholarships.

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Programme Sure students given valuable advice from FNM Deputy Leader

THE students at Genesis Academy/Programme Sure received valuable advice and encouragement last week from Deputy Leader of the Free National Movement, Peter Turnquest, who told them about overcoming challenges when growing up to become successful, productive citizens.

Callenders attorneys attend China summit

Two Callenders & Co partners will head to Shanghai next month for a major international. financial conference on wealth and asset management, which is expected to attract some 500 advisors and professionals serving China’s fast-growing high net worth individual population.

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Bahamas Junior Minister wins Tourism Youth Congress

BAHAMAS Junior Minister of Tourism Gabrielle Josephs has become the first person from his country to win the Caribbean Tourism Organisation’s (CTO) Tourism Youth Congress.

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Woman accused of unlawful sexual intercourse with a 13-year-old boy

A 36-year-old woman is behind bars after being accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old boy last month.

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PLP to discuss marital rape, legalising marijuana for recreational use, transitioning to a republic at convention

THE Progressive Liberal Party will discuss marital rape, legalising marijuana for recreational use and transitioning to a republic during the party’s 55th national convention on November 9 and 10, according to Senator Quinton Lightbourne, the event’s co-chair.

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The FNM laments New Providence ‘bloodbath’

THE Free National Movement said it is concerned about the “bloodbath” occurring in New Providence and called on National Security Minister Wayne Munroe to present the government’s comprehensive plan to combat crime.

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FNM holds Rawson Square gathering over crime issues

THE Free National Movement and some of its supporters gathered outside the House of Assembly yesterday where they spoke out regarding the Davis administration’s response to crime.

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Fears of rat infestation at main post office

CONCERNS were raised yesterday that the country’s main post office could be infested with thousands of rats.

Long Island mixed on $250m cruise project

LONG Island businesses have given mixed reactions to the island’s proposed $250m cruise port, with some arguing it lacks the capacity to sustain the project and others asserting it is vital to prevent communities “dying out”.

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Inner wheel gears up for a night of fun

AN evening of fun, entertainment, shopping and pampering all the while raising funds for breast cancer is what organisers of the Pretty in Pink Party are offering attendees.October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Inner Wheel Club of East Nas

FNM dismisses PLP campaign ‘rhetoric’

THE Free National Movement has deemed an opposition statement on restricting campaigning because of the pandemic “politically driven rhetoric”.

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VIDEO: Waterspouts spotted amid freaky weather

Incredible footage of waterspouts has been doing the rounds on social media after inclement weather around New Providence shortly before noon on Thursday.

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Defence Force rape case dropped over ‘inconsistencies’

A RAPE case against a Royal Bahamas Defence Force officer was dropped due to “inconsistent evidence,” according to the Director of Public Prosecutions.