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Direct flight lands in Grand Bahama from Italy

MORE than 100 passengers landed in Grand Bahama from Italy on Thursday with the arrival of the NEOS airline.

JBLN stun Freedom Farm

In one of the most dramatic comebacks at this year’s Bahamas Baseball Association’s G-Ball National Baseball Championships, the Junior Baseball League of Nassau stunned Freedom Farm to clinch the 14-and-under divisional title.

Fred to investors: 'Pay your fair share or look elsewhere'

The Progressive Liberal Party's (PLP) chairman has demanded that foreign investors "pay your fair share or look elsewhere" in response to push back over the Government's various new tax and revenue-raising measures.

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Global hike

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The Bank of England, the UK central bank, is raising interest rates to 5 percent in the fight against inflation.

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PM serves up a treat for National Day of Service

Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis kicked off National Day of Service in Grand Bahama on Saturday, serving breakfast to senior citizens and those in need at two Urban Renewal centres.

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Unemployment rate lower than pre-pandemic levels

THE percentage of unemployed Bahamians is lower than pre-pandemic rates, dropping from 9.5 percent in May 2019 to 8.8 percent this year, according to the May 2023 report released by the Bahamas National Statistical Institute on Friday.

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$247k budgeted to help push for more inclusion for disabled people

SOCIAL Services Minister Obie Wilchcombe announced his ministry’s plans yesterday to push for more inclusion of disabled people in The Bahamas, with $247,000 budgeted for the initiative.

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Three Mexican men, one Bahamian man arrested after suspected drugs found on aircraft

Three Mexican men and one Bahamian man have been arrested after 15 crocus sacks of suspected cocaine were found on a single-engine Cessna aircraft on Long Island this morning.

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Clubs & Societies June 23rd, 2023

After a three-year gap because of COVID-19, the 16th Summer Day Camp returns with daily sessions from 9am to 4pm, August 8-18.

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DIANE PHILLIPS: We’ve never had stricter environmental legislation nor more disrespect for our land, water or our view

What has happened to us? Where did the ‘we’ go who respected our elders, our beliefs, our surroundings?

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ONE ELEUTHERA: Important to seize the day as Eleuthera poised for growth

THE secret is out. Eleuthera – our beautiful island of freedom famed for its Glass Window Bridge and sweet sugar loaf (pineapples) is seeing unprecedented growth in tourism and development. Several weeks ago, I was given an opportunity to co-moderate the Eleuthera Business Outlook (EBO) that was organised by Joan Albury of the TCL Group and the Eleuthera Chamber of Commerce. There were many presentations pointing to the emerging opportunities linked to developments currently taking place and those slated for Eleuthera in the near future.

EDITORIAL: The world’s eyes on submersible search

THE world’s attention focused over the past few days on the lives of five people in a submersible deep under the ocean seeking to visit the wreck of the Titanic.

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BPL sees 'negligible' disconnection jump

Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) yesterday said it has seen a "negligible" increase in disconnections, with fewer than 2 percent of accounts cut-off in May, as consumers brace for the 163 percent peak fuel charge increase.

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MP: Crown Land approvals four times' more than Minnis

The Davis administration was yesterday said to have approved in less than two years more than four times' the number of Crown Land applications granted by its predecessor during its whole term in office.

Tourism Development chief unveils 'City Pass' initiative

The Tourism Development Corporation's (TDC) head yesterday unveiled the development of a 'City Pass' that is designed to encourage locals to "fall in love with The Bahamas again" and boost domestic tourism.

IBAP softball programme hosts fifth All-Star Survival starting this weekend

THE I-BAP (Bahamas Athletic Pride) programme will host its fifth edition of The Show: All-Star Survival starting June 25 until July 2.

Rent Control ineffective for protection of tenants

The Rent Control Act (RCA) was yesterday branded out-dated and ineffective by price control officials because it only applies to real estate valued at less than $75,000.

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Pintard questions Govt’s handling of cruise tax increase

Opposition leader Michael Pintard yesterday argued that new passenger taxes could cause cruise ships to seek cheaper destinations.

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MISSING SUB’S LINK TO BAHAMAS: Company tested vessel in nation’s waters and partnered with university. UPDATE: Titan submersible 'likely imploded, no survivors'

3.15pm UPDATE: The Coast Guard says the Titan submersible likely imploded in the North Atlantic waters and there were no survivors among the five people aboard.

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Ex-minister: Health budget 'doesn't jive'

A former health minister yesterday argued that the Government's message of expanded services "doesn't jive" with 2023-2024 Budget cuts, asserting: "The numbers don't add up."