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UPDATED: Hurricane warning in effect for Grand Bahama, Abaco, Bimini, and Berry Islands

NICOLE EXPECTED TO STRENGTHEN TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY…

BTC chief says fibre roll-out 70% finished

THE BAHAMAS Telecommunications Company (BTC) will be increasingly relying on a fibre network roll-out that is 70 percent complete to drive revenue growth and market share, its newly-appointed chief executive says.

Disaster bill will merge government entities

THE recently tabled Disaster Risk Management Bill will merge government entities that deal with risk management and remove overlap in functions, Myles Laroda said yesterday.

Extend tax breaks on Dorian ‘apocalypse’

A former Cabinet minister yesterday read out pleas from his Grand Bahama constituents for the Government to extend the Hurricane Dorian tax breaks beyond December 1 as parts of the island still resemble “a scene from the apocalypse”.

Downtown Freeport calls for Dorian tax breaks extension

THE Downtown Freeport Business Association (DFBA) yesterday urged the Government to extend the Hurricane Dorian-related tax breaks and help revive an area where one in three buildings sit empty.

FOCOL sponsors tennis tourney for junior players

THE tournament sponsored by FOCOL featured U10, U12, U14, U16 and U18 participants and was held at the YMCA. The event was sanctioned by the BLTA and the results in the various categories are as follows:

Spanish Wells committee implements one-year building ban in Blackwoods area

THE Spanish Wells Commonage Committee has implemented a one-year building ban due to the expansion of shanty towns on generational farmland.

Agriculture sees inflation raise prices fivefold

COMPANIES in the agriculture industry said inflation has impacted them, with one business stating that in some cases prices have increased fivefold.

Davis: We’re looking at action on shanty towns

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said his administration is looking at how best to deal with the shanty towns in Abaco that are not covered by an existing court injunction, adding demolition was among the options that can be taken.

Crowdfunding footcare provider opens its ‘hub’

A BAHAMIAN footcare provider, which has raised more than double its minimum crowdfunding target, yesterday used the proceeds to open the “hub” for its Bahamas and Caribbean expansion.

Commercial Enterprises Act ‘has to be repealed’

LABOUR and Immigration Minister Keith Bell said the Commercial Enterprises Act has to be repealed, adding that he has spoken with Attorney General Ryan Pinder about it.

Ex-BTVI chief: ‘Egregious deficiencies’ all corrected

The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute’s (BTVI) immediate past president yesterday said “egregious systemic deficiencies” that resulted in staff being “disciplined” had been cured during his time in office.

Month of events to celebrate small businesses

THE Ministry of Economic Affairs yesterday announced the launch of various events and initiatives for November, which was declared National Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Month to recognise and honour Bahamian small businesses.

Operations back at Abaco Big Bird

FOLLOWING a 3,000-product loss in July, an Abaco Big Bird poultry operations manager says the company resumed operations last week despite ongoing challenges.

BTVI has already tackled auditor general concerns

I write to provide important information in reference to a story on October 20, 2022, related to the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI).

FACE TO FACE: A pastor and a visionary

PASTOR Kendal “Kenny” Carroll has always had a prophetic gift. Even as a child, his mother pointed out that he has “inner sight”, as his dreams and visions would come true, and help family and friends in their lives. He also had the gift of speech, and together, these two talents gave way to his path and purpose in life.

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