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Disaster bill a 'bold step' for future hurricane preparedness

PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday described the Disaster Preparedness and Response Amendment Bill 2019 as one of many “bold steps” that will fundamentally change how the country prepares for and responds to hurricanes. During debate on the p

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Dorian-hit islands slam VAT change as ‘short-sighted’

The Government’s assertion that reimposing VAT on construction services in Dorian-hit islands will only hurt a “minority” of wealthy homeowners was yesterday blasted as “short sighted”.

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ON DA HOOK

WITH the welcome break in the cold weather and high winds this week, several Bahamas Sport Fishing Network (BSFN) experts and avid fishermen hit their favourite spots across The Bahamas.

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On Da Hook

IT HAS been a fantastic week’s fishing in The Bahamas, with Bahamas Sport Fishing Network (BSFN) experts across the islands - and visitors - sending an array of photos that tell the story.

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On Da Hook

WITH the break in the high winds over the past week, anglers have been making the most of the opportunity to hit some of their favourite fishing spots and been rewarded with fine Wahoo.

Fidelity Bahamas Optimist sails on Saturday

YOUNG Bahamian sailors from Nassau, Eleuthera, Harbour Island, Abaco, Exuma, Long Island and Grand Bahama will compete in the Fidelity Bahamas Optimist Championships for the title of national optimist champion this coming weekend.

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Toddlers among 14 hurt in Grand Bahama boat crash

A BOATING accident in Grand Bahama injured 14 people yesterday, including three toddlers.

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Marsh Harbour business robbed

ABACO police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a business establishment in Marsh Harbour over the weekend.

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Young sailors in islands battle

Sailors ranging from age from 8 to 15 represented New Providence, Grand Bahama, Long Island, Eleuthera, Abaco and the Cayman Islands.

Schooner Bay founder gets architecture award

The founder of Abaco’s Schooner Bay development, Orjan Lindroth, was honored in Palm Beach on Saturday with an Addison Mizner Award for his work to further classical architecture.

Murder probe

Murder probe TWO men are in hospital after separate shooting incidents on Monday. According to police, a phone card vendor was robbed and shot in the abdomen by another man armed with a handgun shortly after 7pm. The victim was selling phone cards in th

Accused teacher 'has not fled country'

Accused teacher 'has not fled country' By KHRISNA VIRGIL kvirgil@tribunemedia.net AN Abaco teacher accused of sexually inappropriate behaviour with a female student has not fled the country, police confirmed yesterday. Supt Stephen Dean said the case h

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Cay Mills charged with a breach of bail terms

WELL-KNOWN social media personality and Abaco resident Cay Mills was sent to prison accused of breaching his bail conditions, according to a police official.

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Two shutouts in Bahamas Games baseball

TWO shutouts were recorded during the first day of competition in the Golden Jubilee Bahamas Games under-23 baseball competition on Friday at the Andre Rodgers Baseball Stadium.

Replacement passports at New Providence

STORM victims of Grand Bahama and Abaco who need to renew or replace their passport which was damaged or lost during Hurricane Dorian can do so by visiting the Passport Office in New Providence. Fees for the renewal or replacement of passports for s

Context of the hurricane

To explain the effects of Hurricane Dorian on The Bahamas.

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Man shot dead by police after gun fired into crowd

AN armed man was shot dead by police in Abaco during a confrontation in the Central Pines area early Friday morning, police reported.

PM working Abaco and Grand Bahama hard

Does the most Honourable Dr Hubert Minnis see in the aftermath of Dorian plus recently announced development projects - Carnival GB…soon to come Our Lucaya…Disney Eleuthera that his favour on the streets could swing his way from being very negative and is now planning for an Election in 2020 before the summer?

Container city delivered by RBDF

SEVENTEEN containers arrived on the Royal Bahamas Defence Force auxiliary craft Lawrence Major, and were offloaded and set up on Abaco on Friday. The mobile base city (MBC) will provide necessary support for RBDF disaster relief teams as they assist

Spreading the message - open for business

A new advertising campaign is being launched by the Ministry of Tourism and Aviation (MOTA) in an attempt to urge travel to The Bahamas in the wake of Hurricane Dorian.