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Freeport woman accused of $40k fraud

A FREEPORT woman was charged yesterday with committing more than $40,000 worth of fraud.

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‘Sooner the better’ for end to mask mandate

A top hotelier yesterday asserted that the Government will “secure tourism’s continued upward momentum” if it eliminates the remaining COVID travel restrictions, adding: “The sooner we do it the better off we will be.”

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Man held after gun discovered

A MAN was arrested for firearm and ammunition possession on Monday on Grand Bahama.

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‘Be prepared for hurricanes’

WITH the hurricane season heating up, local stores are advising Bahamians to make the necessary preparations in advance of a major storm.

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New organisation helping grandparents caring for their grandchildren

THE Bahamas Grandparents’ Support Foundation, a newly formed non-profit organisation, is helping grandparents who are caring for their grandchildren in their golden years.

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Four arrests after suspected marijuana found

THE discovery of suspected marijuana at a residence in Hunters has resulted in the arrest of four people.

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Students attend Grand Bahama college fair

GRAND Bahama high school students met recruiters from 21 colleges and universities in the US and Canada during a college fair held in Freeport yesterday.

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Boy killed and two hurt in Grand Bahama collision

A BOY is dead and two other people were injured following a two-car collision yesterday evening in Grand Bahama.

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Firearms and gang unit launches in Grand Bahama

A NEW Firearms and Gang Unit will be implemented in Grand Bahama as early as this week, Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander announced during his first official visit to the island since his appointment two months ago.

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Suspect accused of murdering Olympian

A 28-year-old Abaco man was charged with the murder of Olympian Shavez Hart yesterday.

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Grand Bahama man is accused of causing harm

A 27-year-old Grand Bahama man was charged in a Freeport court yesterday with causing grievous harm.

Central Eleuthera water ‘blowout’ woes resolved

THE Water & Sewerage Corporation’s general manager says the “flange blowouts” that disrupted supply to central Eleuthera for between a week to ten days have now been resolved.

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Labour chief: Over 1,200 jobs found for Bahamians

The Government’s labour chief yesterday disclosed that more than 1,200 Bahamians have found jobs since it launched ‘Labour on the Blocks 2.0’ in May, with several hundred more recruits sought imminently.

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Egg-static: Price hikes phased in

Super Value’s principal yesterday gave struggling consumers some relief by revealing there will be no “sudden” rise in egg prices as the projected 60 percent increase will instead be phased-in between now and Christmas.

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Grand Bahama residents share sadness over Queen

THE death of Queen Elizabeth II is sad news for many people in Grand Bahama, particularly British residents living here.

‘We need crossing guards’

THE lives and safety of many young students who walk to school daily are at risk due to the absence of crossing guards to assist them at busy causeways throughout Freeport.

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‘Put shark victim family before tourism fall-out’

A top hotelier yesterday said The Bahamas must prioritise “comforting the traumatised family” of Tuesday’s fatal shark attack and worry later about any negative impact to the tourism industry.

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‘TAKE ACTION ON SHARK ATTACKS’: FNM chairman calls for more safety measures

FREE National Movement chairman Dr Duane Sands has called on government to implement certain safety protocols for tourism water operators in the aftermath of a fatal shark attack earlier this week.

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Cooper apologises for GB restoration delay

APOLOGISING for the long delay in restoration in East Grand Bahama, Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper gave an assurance that assistance for home repairs and critical government services and infrastructure will be mobilised within weeks.

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Developer: ‘We’ve gone above and beyond’ over environment

The Bahamian developer behind the proposed $63m Adelaide Pines project yesterday asserted that “we’ve gone above and beyond to make sure it’s environmentally sensitive” despite concerns the density is too high.