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Fintech can ‘help reach those without banking’

FINTECH can help “promote greater financial inclusion” and provide a banking solution for those without accounts in the region, said Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis yesterday.

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Police investigate drowning incident

Police on New Providence are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the drowning death of a 51-year-old woman of Westland, Detroit, Michigan on Wednesday.

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ALICIA WALLACE: 30 years since The Bahamas signed Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women

FRIDAY, October 6, marked the 30th anniversary of The Bahamas ratifying the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). It was marked by a proclamation, printed in both national newspapers, of October 6, 2023, as Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women Day. The Prime Minister called on organisations, businesses, and families to recognise the importance of women’s rights and the elimination of discrimination against women with relevant activities and programmes.

EDITORIAL: Familiar refrain as Family Islands talk of neglect

THE difference in treatment that some Bahamians get in comparison to others ought to shame our nation.

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GB Shipyard’s $600m go-ahead is ‘fantastic’

A hotelier yesterday hailed confirmation that Grand Bahama Shipyard’s $600m dry docks investment is to proceed as “fantastic news” given that the company previously generated up to 40 percent of his annual revenues.

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Atlantis sparks strong opposition over Montagu Bay seaplane bid

An Opposition MP, nearby residents and the sailing community last night voiced opposition to Atlantis’ bid for a water aerodrome licence at Montagu Bay that would facilitate domestic seaplane tours for its guests.

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$600m GB shipyard project gets approval

THE Bahama Shipyard Ltd, in partnership with Royal Caribbean Group and Carnival Corporation, has approval for a project estimated to have a significant economic impact on Grand Bahama’s economy over the next 25 years.

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LEFT TO STRUGGLE WITHOUT POWER: Andros residents tell of constant outages on island

WHEN Bahamas Power & Light couldn’t keep its power on in August, seamstress Raquel Beneby had a choice: temporarily relocate to New Providence to complete school uniforms for her customers or buy a generator and finish the work in Andros.

‘Paradise’ has highest inequality

“Paradise.” A phrase echoed by many, especially tourists visiting The Bahamas. With our sun-kissed sandy beaches and crystal-clear blue seas, our islands have continued to live up to its international reputation as a bastion of beauty.

US Embassy on relationship strengthening tour visiting Family Islands

THIS week, October 10-13, US Embassy Nassau launches its journey beyond Nassau to further strengthen the US relationship with Bahamians across the archipelago. The US Embassy’s first stop on #JusRoad242 tour is Grand Bahama, followed by visits to Bimini, Abaco, Exuma, and Long Island.

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Brazilian man charged for $10m drug bust on Long Island

A BRAZILIAN man was taken into custody accused of smuggling more than $10m worth of cocaine through Long Island’s Stella Morris Airport in August.

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Oktoberfest events come to Grand Bahama

GRAND Bahama has added a new festival to its calendar of events: Oktoberfest.

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PETER YOUNG: Refugee Convention facing fierce debate on rules changes for asylum seekers

IT is too soon to offer comment about the terrible events in Israel that unfolded yesterday – the deadliest day Israel as a country has ever known.

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A director of Bank of the Bahamas, Mitzi Turnquest, dies

MITZIE Turnquest, a director of the Bank of The Bahamas, died on Saturday after several days of treatment in hospital.

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Cruise port predicts 20% visitor surge to over 5m

Nassau Cruise Port is projecting a near-20 percent jump in passenger volumes to over five million for 2024, it revealed yesterday, as it watches for on any fall-out from Carnival’s Grand Bahama plans from 2025 onwards.

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3Lynx Boyz, Eagles earn championship titles at the BFFL Heroes Tournament

THE Grand Bahama 3Lynx Boyz and Eagles are the 2023 men and women’s champions of the Bahamas Flag Football League (BFFL) Heroes Tournament.

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Customs reform vital to greater prosperity

In an increasingly interconnected world, international trade serves as the backbone of economic growth and development for multiple nations . For The Bahamas, a nation of islands in the Caribbean, trade holds the key to unlocking its economic potential. To achieve this, one crucial aspect demands attention: Reform of Customs processes. Streamlining Customs procedures can catalyse economic growth, enhance competitiveness and foster a thriving business environment in The Bahamas.

UK trade mission’s $1.3bn deals forecast ‘conservative’

Organisers of the first UK trade mission to The Bahamas in 20 years say the possibility it will yield some $1.3bn worth of business deals is “conservative” given the multiple opportunities that arose.

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American woman thought to have drowned while snorkelling

An American woman has died in an apparent drowning during a snorkelling expedition at Rose Island.

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PM pays tribute after death of Mitzie Turnquest

MITZIE Turnquest, a director of the Bank of The Bahamas, died on Saturday after several days of treatment in hospital.