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$9m financing deal for renewable energy reform

THE government signed a $9m non-reimbursable financing agreement with the European Union and Inter-Development Bank yesterday to assist with renewable energy reform in the country.

‘Don’t leave us behind’

TAXI drivers in Grand Bahama say they are facing the same economic hardship as straw vendors due to the lack of tourists on the island.

‘Very real risk’ COVID food audit prejudiced

The head of the former COVID-19 feeding programme yesterday warned of “a very real risk” that the Government’s audit of the $53m initiative will be prejudiced by premature disclosures in Parliament.

Bahamas must take ‘aggressive steps’ over renewable energies

A Cabinet minister yesterday said current oil price volatility shows The Bahamas must take “aggressive steps” to harness renewable energy as it signed an agreement to access $9m in European Union (EU) grant funding.

‘More than 1,000 awaiting home funds’

MORE than 1,000 homeowners are still waiting to receive funding approval from the Disaster Reconstruction Authority to continue their post-Dorian home repairs, Minister of State Myles Laroda said yesterday.

UPDATED: Missing men found alive

UPDATE: The two men were found alive on their boat Wednesday morning after roughly three days at sea. They were taken into a harbour at Grand Bahama.

Marinas: ‘Major concern’ over oil pricing volatility

The Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) president yesterday confirmed the industry has “a major concern” that higher fuel prices will dampen boating/yachting demand over the “crucial” summer months.

The history of sailing in The Bahamas

If there is anyone in the Bahamas who is yet unconvinced that sailing has been the bedrock of transportation, boat building, ocean freighting, pleasure boating, commercial fishing, competitive sportsmanship, and finally a Royal Regatta with the future King and Queen of England racing against each other and teaming up with some of the very best Bahamian sailing talent, then you are definitely inconvincible.

Dorian small home repair contractors owed $400k

The Disaster Reconstruction Authority (DRA) owes $400,000 to contractors for the post-Dorian Grand Bahama small home repairs programme, a Cabinet minister said yesterday, with 1,100 homeowners still awaiting funding approvals.

EDITORIAL: Being prepared is first step in crime strategy

BARELY had our recent Royal visitors departed the country, having brought the international spotlight our way, than Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis turned the media spotlight onto an old problem – crime.

‘I arrived illegally 20 years ago’, migrant accused of fraud told officers

A HAITIAN man accused of entering into a fake marriage told immigration officers that he came into the country on an illegal vessel over 20 years ago, a court heard yesterday.

‘One hand tied behind its back’

Abaco businesses and residents are voicing concerns over the imminent deadline by which they must submit applications for the continuation of Hurricane Dorian-related tax relief.

Bahamas bids farewell to the Royal couple

The Bahamas bid farewell to Prince William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, on Saturday night after their visit to Abaco and Grand Bahama – the last leg of their trip.

Crowds turn out for Royal couple in Grand Bahama

Prince William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, arrived in Grand Bahama on Saturday afternoon to a warm welcome from residents of Grand Bahama who lined the roadsides to get a glimpse of the young Royal couple.

Abaco residents share stories of Hurricane Dorian with Duke and Duchess

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge listened intently on Saturday as members of Daystar Bible Church recounted their experiences of Hurricane Dorian, a Category 5 storm that made landfall on Abaco in September 2019.

Prince William: Relationships evolve, friendship endures

PRINCE William said the monarchy would support decisions The Bahamas makes about its future, with 50 years of independence next year and amid reignited public discussion about the country possibly shedding ties to Queen Elizabeth II.

Warm welcome for Duke and Duchess at Sybil Strachan Primary School

HEAVY downpours didn’t put a damper on the royal welcome the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge received on their visit to Sybil Strachan Primary School Friday morning. The visit was one of several activities planned for the Royal couple as they recognize the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen in The Bahamas.

DIANE PHILLIPS – Brent Stubbs: To the quiet goes the glory, even if it takes a little longer

WE are so busy looking for the greatest of all time, we even created an acronym for it. GOAT gave us an excuse to focus on the best of the best - the Simone Biles, Serena Williams, Tom Bradys, LeBron James and Michael Jordans of the world.

RED CARPET BUT GREEN GOALS: PM says talks held on climate change as Royals arrive – and prince offers help to restore coral

THE Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were greeted to a red-carpet welcome that included live performances and local fanfare in a brief ceremony held at Lynden Pindling International airport yesterday.

Union ‘sick and tired’ of teacher shortages

THE Bahamas Union of Teachers said it is “sick and tired” of the rhetoric from the Ministry of Education, calling on officials to rectify the long-standing issue of teacher shortages.

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