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Best-of-the-Best Regatta returns to Montagu Bay November 30

THE sixth edition of the Best-of-the-Best Regatta returns to Montagu Bay from November 30 to December 3.

Grand Bahama Junkanoo Corporation receives $90,000 donation from Carnival

CARNIVAL presented $90,000 to the Grand Bahama Junkanoo Corporation for the promotion of Junkanoo on the island.

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FACE TO FACE – Raymond ‘RH’ Culmer: Mentor and trailblazer

WHEN faced with the valleys in life, Raymond “RH” Culmer has trod through with dignity and the kind of perseverance that has pushed him to the mountaintop. He has never been afraid of the lowlands that every human being will face on life’s journey, because he grew up in the Valley. This area in Nassau, Bahamas is well known for being the stomping ground of great Bahamian trailblazers.

EDITORIAL: Climate consequences as warnings not heeded

We have failed. Despite all the warnings, despite all the advice, despite all the pleas for action, the battle to avoid massive amounts of melting of ice due to global warning has failed.

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Wendy’s blasts ‘baseless campaign’ over PI project

Wendy’s principal yesterday blasted an “orchestrated and baseless campaign” against its Paradise Island restaurant project that it says is primarily designed to “block free and fair competition”.

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DPM demands improved Caribbean air connectivity

The deputy prime minister yesterday said air transportation and connectivity throughout the Caribbean must improve to advance tourism and regional trade relationships.

William ‘Knucklehead’ Johnson Cross Country Invitational was a success

THE sixth edition of the William “Knucklehead” Johnson Cross Country Invitational saw athletes come out in droves to compete at the Bahamas Golf Federations’s (BGF) Baillou Hills Sporting Complex Golf Course on Saturday morning.

American restaurants on PI is a no

As a vendor at Potter’s Cay, I would like to voice my strong opposition to the placement of American-style fast-food restaurants on Paradise Island. There is no doubt that it would cause serious harm to our already suffering business.

‘By no stretch’ is web shop’s Gaming Board battle ended

A Bahamian gaming house says “by no stretch of the imagination is this over” as it pledged to pursue further action over how the industry regulator is using its funds.

Lyford Cay condo faces fresh regulatory hurdles

The developer behind a controversial Lyford Cay condominium complex yesterday pledged to “move forward” with the project despite several more regulatory hurdles being imposed.

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Former Minister of Health Dr Perry Gomez dies age 76

FORMER Health Minister Dr Perry Gomez, whose work was critical in the fight against HIV/AIDS, died on Saturday at 76.

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Swimmers making a splash, tennis begins

The Pan American Games have begun in Santiago, Chile, and the swimming sporting discipline also got underway.

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Bahamas Youth Flag Football League season opens to a great start

THE Bahamas Youth Flag Football League (BYFFL) season got underway this past weekend on the fields opposite the original Thomas A Robinson national stadium.

Developer to invest up to $75m in eco-resort

A developer is planning to invest up to $75m in developing a sustainable eco-resort in the Exuma Cays that will create some 60 jobs during a two-three year construction phase.

40-job Junkanoo Museum at 'root' of Wendy's protest

The Roots Junkanoo group has joined those opposing the Wendy's/Marco's Pizza restaurants proposed for Paradise Island because of the competition it presents to an investment billed as creating 40 jobs.

Balmoral residents threaten exit if $25m hotel go-ahead

Several residents are threatening to sell their properties if the Balmoral Club’s proposed $25m condo hotel expansion receives the go-ahead from the planning authorities.

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Activist hits out at government over abortion issue

ACTIVIST Alicia Wallace has renewed calls for the government to decriminalise abortion, urging the Davis administration to stop playing “cowardly” games.

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Two Bahamians, Florida man in court on guns and ammunition charges

TWO Bahamians and a Florida man were charged in Freeport Magistrate’s Court with possession of illegal firearms and ammunition in connection with a police raid early this week.

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THE BTVI STORY: A journey from Andros

In 2017, Androsians were abuzz with news that the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) was about to begin offering courses on their island. Among those eventually signing up was Alysso Oliver, who today is a proud graduate.

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Young candidates ready for election

The Local Government Junior Council programme held nominations around the country last week, with elections set for this Thursday, October 19.