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We will enjoy continued reductions in crime by identifying and addressing criminal  behaviour.

Bahama Out Islands Promotion Board donates $50,000 to hurricane relief effort

THE Bahama Out Islands Promotion Board (BOIPB) has committed $50,000 to the relief effort in Acklins, Crooked Island, Long Island and San Salvador, where many of its member properties were damaged by Hurricane Joaquin.

Students back in class on Long Island after hurricane

STUDENTS at NGM Major High School returned to classes on Monday as life on Long Island continues to return to normality in the wake of Hurricane Joaquin.

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Miller expects move to WSC next week

OUTGOING BEC Executive Chairman Leslie Miller said yesterday he expects to receive an official letter this week transferring him from the Bahamas Electricity Corporation to the Water and Sewerage Corporation.

Twinings teams with Bahamas Heart Foundation for 'Tea Fit For Royalty'

Each year, thousands of healthy babies are born in The Bahamas. Sadly, it is not always the case.

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Reaching out hands around New Providence

BAHAMAS Against Crime Executive Director C B Moss yesterday announced the expansion of his organisation’s “Hands Around Bain and Grant’s Town” project to an island-wide initiative.

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‘Change will help LGBT community’

MEMBERS of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community voiced support yesterday for the passing of four Constitutional (Amendment) Bills on gender equality.

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Paid thugs claimed to have close links to Deputy PM

THE men allegedly hired by Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard to victimise his opponents claimed to have strong ties with Deputy Prime Minister Philip Davis, according to court documents filed yesterday.

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'This country needs a change of leadership'

FREE National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr Hubert Minnis said it has become more evident that the country is “in desperate need” of a leadership change due to economic “freefall” and rising unemployment.

Rolle denies BIA claim of VAT removal from healthcare

FINANCIAL Secretary John Rolle said yesterday that no serious consideration is being given to removing value added tax (VAT) from healthcare services and health insurance premiums in this country.

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Union president slams NIB over mould infestation

BAHAMAS Public Service Union President John Pinder yesterday blamed the National Insurance Board for the “terrible” mould infestation and “deterioration” at the Department of Public Service, which he said was caused by “shabby work” by NIB’s private contractors.

CIBC regional restructure exercise 75% complete

CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank’s regional restructuring exercise is about 75 per cent through its, its top executive adding that the process was largely complete in the Bahamas.

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PLP chairman: no answer on leadership ‘nonsense’

PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts was tight-lipped yesterday on mounting debate surrounding leadership succession within the party.

Standards scrutiny for gas stations by year-end

Standards inspectors will be scrutinising gas stations by year-end to ensure consumers “get what they pay for” at the pump.

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Rollins: Fred Mitchell ‘is an enemy of the state’

FORT Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins suggested yesterday that Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell is an “enemy of the state,” saying his recent comments about Baha Mar CEO Sarkis Izmirlian should prompt concern among Bahamians about the future of this country with respect to democracy and economic issues.

Bahamas ‘can’t do it all on our own’

The Opposition’s deputy leader yesterday conceded that Bahamians were unable to fully develop this economy by themselves, adding that anti-Baha Mar rhetoric by several Cabinet minister was “a very serious concern” if it reflected Government policy.

Ocean Club set for renovations closure, staff issues settled

ACCESS Industries and Kerzner International, the owners and operators of the One&Only Ocean Club, said yesterday that all staffing transitions related to the renovation and planned service enhancement at the resort have been completed, adding that no further changes were anticipated other than scheduling staff for time off during the August/September closure period.

FNM deputy hits back in row over labour survey results

THE Opposition deputy leader and finance spokesman said yesterday that he stood by his comments on the recently released Labour Force Survey, accusing Labour Minister Shane Gibson of attempting to deflect from the substantive discussion on its results.

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Rollins praises Rigby over bid for PLP leadership

A POSSIBLE bid for leadership of the Progressive Liberal Party by former Chairman Raynard Rigby has attracted the support of Fort Charlotte MP Dr Andre Rollins.

Bruised Bahamian sovereignty

That little word “sovereignty” has certainly been used and abused these past few months to prevent what was the most convenient – and financially safe—option to save the Baha Mar resort and give its developer a chance to complete the project and get into business.