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DNA ‘will ratify more women candidates than any party’

Democratic National Alliance Deputy Leader Chris Mortimer boasted yesterday that the party will ratify more female candidates for the next general election than any of the other political parties.

We must beware the cunning spider

According to the town hall meeting televised from the Green Castle Primary School in Eleuthera on Wednesday, many Eleutherans decked in pro-Disney Cruise Lines t-shirts, made it clear that they wanted to hear no opposition to Disney’s proposal to turn their God-given uniquely beautiful island into a playground for Disney’s cruise passengers.

Too many questions to answer

BASED on Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’ comments to Crooked Islanders about Pineridge MP Frederick McAlpine wanting Grand Bahamians to suffer, it is safe to assume that there’s a disconnect between the two.

Ministers lack details on Long Island proposal

PORT St George developers yesterday said the proposed expansive Long Island project featuring a five-star hotel and spa, 515 luxury homes, and a 640-berth marina has all the requisite government approvals and permits.

Probation for buying hemp ‘for wife of boss’

A JAMAICAN man who was caught with $60 worth of marijuana he claimed he bought for his employer’s wife was yesterday placed on probation for one year.

75 college graduates to be hired in public sector

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said $1.5m has been budgeted for the next fiscal year to hire up to 75 new college graduates aged between 18 and 30 in the public sector.

Jet skis ‘hammered’ by COVID closure

Jet ski operators yesterday blasted as “foolishness” the continuing COVID-19 restrictions that prevent their sector from operating amid the tourism industry’s re-opening and rising visitor numbers.

Library transformation

THE only public lending library on Grand Bahama that was severely damaged by Dorian is undergoing restoration, thanks to funds provided in excess of $250,000 from the Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited.

Govt’s poor treatment of Bahamians

Please see the list attached of almost a hundred Government employees that Paradise Island Lighthouse & Beach Club have been sent on a merry-go-round in seeking approvals, giving presentations, writing letters, providing a never ending litany of requirements, present to board meetings, asked for meetings, being told “no”, the big Bahamian government run-around and yet foreign investors get the red carpet treatment and a one stop shop at the Office of the Prime Minister!

Jazz Chisholm Jr to begin rehab assignment with Jumbo Shrimp

MIAMI Marlins infielder Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr will continue his time on the mend in the minor leagues.

The dilemma we face over vaccinations

In 1798, Edward Jenner invented the first vaccine for smallpox. That was 233 years ago. Smallpox was a deadly disease which killed millions worldwide. This vaccine was considered a God send as parents up until then often lost their children to this brutal disease. Smallpox no longer exists and Jenner condemned it to history. Well done Jenner a true hero.

Ignore Chamber of Commerce and raise the minimum wage

Let’s be clear on what a Chamber of Commerce is – and what it is not. It is an organisation that promotes the interests of the predominant players in the current economic and business environment. As such, it naturally supports the status quo, however good or bad that may be for the population as a whole. It is not a group that has any more knowledge of or interest in the condition of the country’s economy as a whole than anyone else.

Care packages for Gambier

COMMISSIONER Paul Rolle and other police officers distributed 200 care packages in the Gambier community yesterday.

Payday lender: Govt workers kept us going

A pay-day loan provider yesterday said government employees had ensured its business remained steady throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Small business positive over crowdfunding plan

Bahamian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) yesterday hailed proposed crowdfunding rules that will enable them to raise up to $5m in equity capital as an “amazing boost”.

Minister hopes for ‘indefinite’ home porting

A Cabinet minister has expressed hope that cruise line home porting in The Bahamas “continues indefinitely” and does not represent a short-term industry response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Food retailers suffer up to 50% sales fall

Bahamian food retailers yesterday blamed high unemployment and reduced in consumer spending for sales declines of up to 50 percent in recent months.

Man to face trial over kissing girl, 10

A MAGISTRATE is set to determine the fate of a 25-year-old man who was accused of kissing a ten-year-old girl on the lips during a game of spin the bottle nearly two years ago.

Minister ‘not moved’ by resort threats

A CABINET minister said he is “not moved” if the owner of Compass Point resort wants to close the resort.

Pintard: We will take action to deal with shanty towns

AGRICULTURE and Marine Resources Minister Michael Pintard yesterday vowed to crack down on all unregulated structures on government land in North Andros, insisting officials are “ready” to take action against residents who are still living in illegal structures despite receiving eviction notices.

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