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Tourism office to boost Cat Island

CAT Island businesses yesterday voiced optimism that their newly-opened tourism office will help drive increased visitor numbers and economic activity to the island.

Union claims teachers reassigned in breach of industrial agreement

BAHAMAS Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson claimed a handful of teachers at public schools were reassigned in breach of the union’s industrial agreement.

Obie Wilchcombe: More will need help due to inflation

DESPITE the reduction in Bahamians applying for some assistance services, Social Services and Urban Development Minister Obie Wilchcombe says he expects to see that change due to recent predictions of increased and continued inflation for the rest of the year.

Man arrested after marijuana found by police in snack box

A NASSAU Village man was arrested in Ocean Cay, Bimini, following the discovery of suspected marijuana concealed in a snack container, police reported.

Activists march against abuse of power in society

MEMBERS of the Seventh-Day Adventist Churches on Grand Bahama took to the streets of Eight Mile Rock on Saturday taking a stand against abuse of power in all areas of society.

‘WE’RE IN FOR A ROUGH RIDE’: PM urges people to be frugal with inflation on rise

PRIME Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis is urging Bahamians to be frugal with their spending habits due to rising inflation, saying it appears that the country is “in for a rough ride for another few months” based on the predictions of finance experts.

Man accused of causing fires

A 30-YEAR-OLD man was charged in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Friday with multiple counts of causing damage by fire and endangering property.

Sports Ambassador Chris Brown: ‘I am just blessed and honoured’

BAHAMIAN Olympic athlete Chris “Fireman” Brown said that his transition to being appointed sports ambassador has been a blessing and an honour.

Kwasi Thompson and team hold back-to-school giveaway

KWASI Thompson, MP for East Grand Bahama and his Team held a back-to-school giveaway on Friday, distributing bags with school supplies to hundreds of children in the East Grand Bahama constituency.

17-year-old who drowned ‘was good swimmer’

THE relatives of 17-year-old Nicholas Amiscar who allegedly drowned at a beach in Treasure Cay, Abaco this week have described him as a “good swimmer”.

Press secretary: Ask retailers about food costs

PRESS secretary Clint Watson says he wants Bahamians to question retailers and wholesalers on how certain relief measures implemented by the government to lower food costs have been passed on to consumers to lessen the impact of rising inflation.

IT’S NOT OUR FAULT, MR WATSON: Food retailers hit back after press secretary blames them for prices

Food retailers yesterday hit back over assertions that some merchants have not passed the Budget’s tariff cuts on to consumers via reduced prices, adding: “You can’t point the finger of blame at us.”

Pushing for sports tourism in Grand Bahama

AS the government aims to push for sports tourism in Grand Bahama, Sports Minister Mario Bowleg revealed that another sports event is in the pipeline for the first quarter of 2023.

Boy drowns on Abaco beach

A BOY drowned in Abaco, just days after Minister of Education Glenys Hanna Martin announced that the government would introduce swimming lessons in public schools this year.

‘Shoulder’ hotel occupancies 5-10% pts higher than norm

Bahamian hotels are eyeing occupancies between five to ten percentage points higher than the norm for the industry’s slowest months, it was revealed yesterday, as it “nudges closer every day” to pre-COVID levels.

$18k of suspected meth found

A FREEPORT woman was arrested after police discovered nearly $18,000 worth of suspected methamphetamine at a residence in Grand Bahama.

NPSA All-Star Classic at Banker’s Field Saturday night

WITH a rekindled interest coming out of the two-year hiatus as a result of the COVID-19 pendemic, the New Providence Softball Association is eager to display its outstanding players so far this season during the All-Star Classic on Saturday night in the Banker’s Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.

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