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Athetes shine in Blue Marlin Track and Field Series

WITH the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ National Championships set for the end of the month, Wendell Miller, Wanya McCoy, Shimar Bain and Paige Archer got big moral victories on Saturday.

Two Haitian migrants dead, eight others rescued after boat capsizes

TWO Haitian migrants are dead and eight others, including a baby, were rescued after the boat they were on capsized in waters off Memory Rock, Grand Bahama on Friday morning.

EDITORIAL: We shouldn’t hide from our economic problems

WHEN Dr Duane Sands gave his assessment of how many more people need to get vaccinated to benefit the nation – a number very different from that given by his successor as Health Minister – we saluted him for being a plain talker.

Airline pricing causes tourist ‘deterrent’ fear

The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association’s (BHTA) president yesterday voiced concerns that high airline ticket prices, especially at peak weekends and holidays, “could be a deterrent” for travel to this nation.

Spanish Wells chief hails ‘great day for democracy’

Spanish Wells’ chief councillor yesterday said it was a “great day for democracy” after a Cabinet minister said Crystal Cruises would look for an alternative port-of-call on its upcoming seven-night Bahamas cruises.

REEF working with govt on airport handover

THE Revitalization and Economic Expansion of Freeport (REEF) Committee is working with the government on completing the handover of the Grand Bahama International Airport, among other critical short-term objectives to bolster the island’s economy.

Waste station being developed at Green Turtle Cay

A MODERN transfer waste station is being developed through the J&G Pavers accelerated project in Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, for proper and efficient debris management in that community.

Bahamas must ‘get even better’ on CDC rankings

The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association’s (BHTA) president yesterday urged this nation to strive “to get even better” in US health travel advisories in the hope it will lead to further COVID-19 restriction easing.

Spanish Wells ‘dissed’ over cruise call plans

Spanish Wells’ chief councillor yesterday said there is “no turning back” on the community’s opposition to Crystal Cruises, adding that residents felt “dissed” by both the Government and the cruise line.

Woman killed in two-car crash in Grand Bahama

GRAND Bahama recorded its first traffic fatality for 2021 when a woman died on Monday evening following a two-car collision in the Barbary Beach area.

Hiring casual workers causing ‘crisis’ in GB

THE mass employment of casual workers is a “major crisis” in Grand Bahama, according to trade union leader Kirk Russell, who accused the government of being a big participant.

Second phase of Sweeting’s Cay repairs underway

PHASE Two of the Sweeting’s Cay Home Repair Project is underway to repair 14 homes damaged during Hurricane Dorian two years ago.

Freeport: ‘The ball is in the govts court’

A prominent attorney yesterday charged that “the ball is in the government’s court” after it was presented with a “road map” for reviving Freeport and the wider Bahamian economy via “a radically different approach”.

‘Narrow-minded approach’ to work permits warning

A prominent attorney yesterday warned against a “narrow-minded approach” to issuing work permits, arguing that The Bahamas must be “a little more sophisticated” if it is to revive the economy post-COVID-19.

Man ‘stole to support crack cocaine habit’

A FREEPORT man who pleaded guilty to multiple thefts to support his “crack cocaine” habit was sentenced to two years in prison yesterday.

Freeport man accused over gun and drugs

A 34-year-old Freeport man was charged in Grand Bahama on gun, ammunition and drug possession charges yesterday.

Sterling Quant pays tribute to ‘good friend’ Peter Gilcud

BAHAMAS Ambassador to China Sterling ‘Robert Lloyd’ Quant said he clearly remembers the epic battles he had with the late Peter ‘the Cud’, ‘Macaroni’ Gilcud as members of the Kentucky Colonels and Becks’ Cougars respectively.

UPDATED: Police investigate suspected drowning

GRAND Bahama police are investigating an apparent drowning that occurred at Grand Cay, Abaco on the Labour Day holiday.

Peter Gilcud was ‘a giant of a man'

NATIONAL and international Hall of Famer Peter Gilcud was remembered as a giant of a man who played basketball, shared his expertise as a mentor and coach, served as a community builder and philanthropist and was a member of the Saxons Superstars junkanoo group.

Budget 'a step in the right direction' for Grand Bahama

MORE Grand Bahama businesspersons and residents are weighing in on the plans and benefits announced in the budget communication delivered last week by Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis.

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