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Farmers’ plea as fire hits crops and livestock

LOCAL farmers on Abaco are calling for government intervention after losing livestock and food crops due to an ongoing fire at an “unmanaged” waste site off Cherokee Road.

Pinder tables citizenship proof

CENTRAL and South Abaco MP John Pinder II yesterday tabled a certificate confirming the loss of his United States citizenship, which was approved more than a month before the September general election.

Prime Minister presents keys to three homeowners

ABACO – Three homeowners in the Spring City subdivision received their keys from the prime minister on Friday.

Questions to the former and present governments

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Gov't aims to 'get Bahamasair back' into Treasure cay

The Government is trying to “get Bahamasair back in” to service Treasure Cay, the minister of tourism describing the carrier as “critical” to increasing airlift and connectivity to the Family Islands.

‘Nation builder’ retires from tourism role

AFTER more than 30 years of service in the tourism sector, Jeritzen Edwards-Outten has retired from the Ministry of Tourism in Grand Bahama.

Private planes give Bahamas $388m boost

Nassau led all Caribbean destinations in private jet charter arrivals during the 2013 winter peak, it was revealed yesterday, joining with Abaco and north Eleuthera to generate $387.6 million in economic benefits.

Abaco local government calls new boat registration fees ‘outrageous’

THE Hope Town District Council’s chief said some Abaco boat owners have “boycotted” the increase in boat registration fees, which he called outrageous.

Sears: We will not tolerate unregulated construction

WORKS and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears has advised people who are contemplating building on land that does not belong to them to cease and desist because “we will not tolerate it”.

2022 mixed for Out Island resort targets

FAMILY Island resorts experienced a mixed 2022 in terms of hitting their collective targets as they closed in on a return to pre-COVID business volumes, a top tourism official has confirmed.

No VAT ‘holiday’ makes life harder for building suppliers

A building materials supplier yesterday voiced hope that this year may see another temporary VAT ‘holiday’ so persons can stock up on hurricane supplies even though the Davis administration has given no hint it will reinstate the practice.

Ingraham wants Gomez to have chance at seat

FORMER Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham said he wants Greg Gomez to have a chance at running in the North Abaco by-election.

Roberts hits back over appointments

COMPLAINTS from the opposition about the government’s failure to appoint statutory boards has been dismissed as empty “attention seeking” by PLP chairman Bradley Roberts.

Poultry producer waits on $14k solar funds balance

A Bahamian poultry producer is awaiting receipt of the final $14,000 from the Small Business Development Centre’s (SBDC) $40,000 grant before it begins its solar energy transition.

Committee putting together a ‘comprehensive plan’ to deal with shanty towns, says Sears

WORKS and Utilities Minister Alfred Sears said the government’s plan to remove shanty town communities would be costly and that a comprehensive plan to demolish structures would be unveiled soon.

All Things Bahamian-Visual Arts Exhibition Awards Ceremony

All Things Bahamian-Visual Arts Exhibition Awards Ceremony UNDER the theme "All Things Bahamian," junior and senior high students from government and private schools got the chance to showcase their talents in the areas of art and design. Hosted by the a

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