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Friday a 'hot mess' for funeral industry

The Bahamas Funeral Directors Association's (BFDA) president yesterday branded last Friday a "hot mess" after the latest COVID-19 restrictions forced families to rush forward their loved one's burial.

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‘Brennen’s switch to U.S. is fine with me’

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis confirmed yesterday that Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Delon Brennen has relocated to Baltimore, Maryland, and is working remotely on border issues related to COVID-19.

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Signs, signs everywhere . . .

WITH some Bahamians shaking their heads over the proliferation of election paraphernalia on the streets, one environmentalist has branded the excessive signage as “ridiculous” and “over the top”.

Bahamians given top Bradford Marine spots

BRADFORD Marine has made several senior management appointments that have placed Bahamians in charge of its Grand Bahama operations.

Bahamians given top Bradford Marine spots

BRADFORD Marine has made several senior management appointments that have placed Bahamians in charge of its Grand Bahama operations.

Grandmother: I’ve been waiting for food help since last year

WHILE the coronavirus pandemic has led to a downturn in fortunes for many, others who were struggling even before COVID- 19 say they are having a hard time making ends meet.

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PM: Govt aiming to legalise medicinal marijuana

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced on Friday that government is currently completing legislation to legalise medicinal marijuana, bringing the country another step closer to marijuana reform.

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Second sex assault during home raid

A WOMAN in New Providence was sexually assaulted on Tuesday night during a home invasion in Coral Harbour.

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Cooper attacks employment policy at Pointe

THE Pointe is one of the most egregious examples of this country failing to protect Bahamian employment in the construction sector, Progressive Liberal Party leader Chester Cooper said yesterday.The Heads of Agreement for the project was negotiated a

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Third top cop moved on after forced vacation

ASSISTANT Commissioner of Police Leamond Deleveaux is now the third senior police officer appointed to a government ministry following his forced vacation leave, with Commissioner of Police Anthony Ferguson directing him to report to the Ministry of

Contractor: Industry talking 'record year'

A Bahamas-based contractor yesterday said building materials and concrete suppliers had informed him they are enjoying “record years" despite the COVID-19 pandemic's devastation.

IDB's $600k grant to aid 2,500 small firms

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is providing $600,000 in grant funding to help kick-start an initiative designed to boost 2,500 micro, small and medium-sized (MSME) Bahamian businesses.

Bimini: 'Everything' tied to Resorts World return

Bimini businesses say “everything” concerning the island's economic fate is tied to the Resorts World (RWB) property's re-opening from December 26.

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Like a deep sea diver we need to breathe life into the economy

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IN 2016, the Spanish diver Aleix Segura Vendrell became the world record holder for breath-holding free diving, managing to hold his breath for an incredible 24 minutes and three seconds.

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Atlantis back - but some staff still need help

WHILE the Atlantis resort on Paradise Island reopened to much fanfare last week, some workers who have not yet returned to work are still relying on government assistance.

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Robbers warned: Break the law and you’ll get caught

COMMISSIONER of Police Paul Rolle issued a stern warning yesterday for people who intend to commit robberies this holiday season, noting that if individuals persist in breaking the law, they will be caught.

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A helping hand in time for Christmas

San Jose Construction (Bahamas) Ltd distributed grocery gift certificates to primary schools in the Grand Bahama and Bimini district to assist students of struggle families during Christmas.

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Abaco MP: I’m stepping back at next election

CENTRAL and South Abaco MP James Albury says he is not seeking re-election but will instead step back from frontline politics to do what’s best for his family.

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Plane skids off runway in Freeport

AN American Eagle plane skidded off the runway at Grand Bahama International Airport on Saturday, with two passengers taken to hospital.

Suppliers deny long contractor wait time

Building supply and hardware stores say contractors are not having to endure long wait times in their efforts to secure essential supplies.