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FACE TO FACE – Dr Adelle Thomas: Making a difference for the world on UN’s climate change panel

CLIMATE change scientist Dr Adelle Thomas is making history and taking great strides to do her part to help mitigate against the impact of climate change in The Bahamas and the world. Her work has been instrumental in helping to formulate policies that will drive global changes to help quell the climate change crisis.

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Arawak Cay port operator awaits Abaco bid outcome

Nassau’s commercial port operator is waiting to learn if its bid to take over Marsh Harbour’s main shipping gateway has been successful as it eyes wider Family Island expansion.

Early 2024 start to protect Junkanoo Beach’s $8.2m

Nassau harbour’s breakwaters will suffer “total failure” if not repaired, it was revealed yesterday, with additional shoreline protection works required to protect Junkanoo Beach’s $8.2m impact and 150 jobs.

The PLP’s triumvirate unbeatable

The Progressive Liberal Party is led my an unbeatable Triumvirate in the form of the Most Hon. Philip ‘Brave’ Davis, KC, MP; the Honourable I Chester Cooper, MP, and the Honourable Frederick A Mitchell, MP. A triumvirate is an administration or a government led by three individuals who, while nominally wielding equal power, there is one amongst them who is primus inter pares, or first amongst equals. Clearly, this is what is needed in our wonderful nation at this critical juncture.

Gov’t signs PPP for Bimini airport

The Government, likely with eyes on the constituency’s upcoming by-election, yesterday signed a deal for a private consortium to transform Bimini’s airport facilities.

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A Junkanoo event in honour of Obie Wilchcombe scheduled for early December

DECEMBER will see a new event to honour former Cabinet Minister Obie Wilchcombe, just in time for Junkanoo, according to Mario Bowleg, Youth, Sports and Culture Minister.

Marina operator says: ‘We’re not better deal’

Marina operators are still voicing concern about The Bahamas’ prospects for the upcoming winter boating season, with one telling Tribune Business: “We’re not a better deal.”

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PI braces for new fast-food conflict

Paradise Island is bracing for a new fast-food battle with plans to establish Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) and Burger King outlets set to potentially double the number of such brands to four.

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Family seeks answers on son who died in Jail

A FAMILY has spent more than $8,000 seeking answers after the death of their loved one while on remand at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services in July.

Swimming, athletics receive top honours at National Sports Awards

OVER the weekend, the swimming and athletics disciplines took home a majority of the awards at the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture’s National Sports Awards.

Cargo shipping disruption rises on breakwater woes

Nassau’s main commercial shipping port is warning that repairs to the harbour’s breakwaters are becoming ever-more urgent with “interruptions” to the unloading of cargo vessels “increasing” in recent months.

Bahamas must target 70% cruise visitor ratio

A well-known hotelier says The Bahamas must do a better job on cruise passenger “conversion” and increasing the number of resort rooms if it is to maximise tourism’s economic benefits.

‘Value for money’ fears on 100% light bill rises

A senior hotelier says The Bahamas must deliver “value for money” to hit projected tourism growth levels after 100 percent light bill increases sparked fresh cost of doing business concerns.

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Harbour Island students shine

Harbour Island student won local scholarship and awards for academic achievements.

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Art on show by Sadie Curtis pupils

Students at Sadie Curtis Primary School displayed their artistic skills with their visual art display.

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Clubs & Societies November 3rd 2023

The local Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Eta Psi Omega kicked off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a health and educational presentation on “Myth Busting: Breast Cancer 101” by Dr Yasmin Robinson, a member of the sorority. She debunked breast cancer myths, urged the members to get their annual mammograms and stressed the importance of early detection.

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Eric Wiberg – PBM Mariner seaplane sinks near Royal Island

ON the night of Wednesday, July 19, 1944, at Royal Island, North Eleuthera, Lt (jg) HL Hayes crashed while landing in a turbulent sea. No injuries to the personnel occurred, but both wing floats were torn off the plane and the starboard wing tip bounced on the bottom and finally sank in 20 feet of water. The plane was damaged beyond repair and was later surveyed.

‘Economy’s turned’: Port targets $10m-plus profit

Nassau’s main commercial shipping port is targeting a 7 percent year-over-year increase to break the $10m profit barrier in 2024, its top executive asserting yesterday: “The economy has turned.”

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Bus fare increase set for 2024 first quarter

A Cabinet minister yesterday said the 25-cent bus fare increase will be rolled out in the 2024 first quarter following a series of Town Hall meetings to inform and educate the public on the move

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Campaigners warn 'world is watching' ahead of shanty home demolitions

HUMAN rights campaigners have warned that “the world is watching” as the government prepares to start demolition work on shanty homes.