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Govt to settle logistics for troops as UN approves mission to Haiti

AFTER the United Nations Security Council approved a year-long multi-national security mission to Haiti on Monday, Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis said his administration will now settle logistical issues related to sending troops abroad.

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Women United: Allegations against politicians and police in Nygard case should not be ignored

WOMEN United, a women’s advocacy group, said allegations that politicians and the police disregarded Peter Nygard’s “unsavoury practices” can’t be ignored.

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‘Fix is in motion’ for power issues on Harbour Island

With residents of Harbour Island reporting that they have been experiencing frequent power outages for the past three days, Bahamas Power and Light has said that they are aware of the issue and “the fix is in motion”.

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Temporary facilities to provide relief at North Eleuthera airport

TOURISM Minister Chester Cooper said temporary facilities will be set up for the North Eleuthera airport to provide relief, saying a new airport for the island is still a priority of the government.

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Activists fear ‘total decimation’ of PI site by Royal Caribbean

BAHAMIAN environmental activists yesterday reiterated fears that Royal Caribbean’s $100m beach club project will cause “total decimation” of western Paradise Island despite assurances to the contrary.

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Minister Bowleg: Tickets now on sale for World Relays - Paradise to Paris

While there is a search on for the missing BINGO, the mascot used in the last World Relays here in 2017, the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations is gearing up to field five teams, including defence of the mixed relay title, when the event returns to The Bahamas May 4-5.

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WARM WELCOME HOME: Swimmers bring home 129 medals - 55 gold - from Goodwill Games

Prime Minister Philip Davis said Bahamas Aquatics can be assured of the Bahamas Government’s support as they continue to excel in the Goodwill Games as they have done in CARIFTA Swimming.

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Police Commissioner ‘will deal with’ whoever leaked murder scene photos

POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander said he is disgusted that crime scene photos of the mother and daughter murdered over a week ago were leaked and circulated to the public, insisting officers are doing all they can to identify the culprits.

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GB Deck the Roundabout 50th Independence competition announced with $20K in prizes

GRAND Bahamians are encouraged to demonstrate their pride and patriotism by decorating businesses, homes - and, yes, roundabouts for the 50th Independence anniversary celebrations.

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‘Scores’ of Bahamians to get money owed to them by govt

ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said the Davis administration would immediately pay $10m to “scores” of Bahamians owed money for land the government took from them for public use.

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RBC acts to reverse ‘double payments’

ROYAL Bank of Canada (RBC) last night pledged it is “working diligently” to reverse payments where customers were charged double for the same transaction.

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Cleare calls for better working conditions for correctional officers

AMID recent allegations of prison officers breaking the law, Commissioner Doan Cleare is calling for better working conditions and increased payment to ensure more quality officers are attracted to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services.

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Nygard’s conviction a wake-up call

Women United commends the recent conviction of Peter Nygard by the Canadian Court system. The verdict stands as a pivotal moment, shedding light on the unfortunate reality faced by many women who have suffered due to the reprehensible actions of individuals like Nygard. His conviction serves as a stark wake-up call, exposing the complacency of those who allowed his continued operations here in our country.

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Man awarded $8k judgement for unfair dismissal from Compass Point

THE defunct Compass Point Restaurant and Bar has been ordered to pay a man $8,000 for unfairly dismissing him for theft in 2019.

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Funeral director speaks of ‘chaotic state of death-care’

A FUNERAL director is lamenting the “chaotic state of death care in The Bahamas”.

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Taxi union resolves Atlantis differences

Taxi drivers say they have resolved differences with Atlantis that previously saw them threaten to block the bridge to Paradise Island.

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New Cabinet appointments announced

THE Office of the Prime Minister announced changes to the executive yesterday, which will take effect on January 2, 2024.

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COVID-19 cases have increased over last two months but not a cause for alarm

HEALTH Minister Dr Michael Darville said COVID-19 cases have increased slightly over the past two months, but are not a cause for alarm.

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New pool is completed at the Betty Kelly Kenning swim Complex

IT cost about five million dollars, but six months after the work commenced in November, Bahamas Aquatics now have a brand-new pool at the Betty Kelly Kenning Swim Complex to host the 2024 CARIFTA Swimming Championships.

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Insurer ‘not panicking’ on EU backlist escape miss

A Bahamian insurer will “only start panicking” if The Bahamas remains blacklisted by the European Union (EU) post-February 2024 as he yesterday sought to ease fears about coverage cost and capacity.