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‘Public protest’ not enough to overturn planning approvals

PLANNING authorities yesterday modified the approvals granted to Wynn Development’s 14-storey Goodman’s Bay penthouse while ruling that “public protest” is not sufficient to overturn prior decisions.

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Opposition leader fears Bill ‘guts URCA’s BPL oversight’

THE Opposition’s leader yesterday accused the Government of “gutting URCA’s oversight” with planned energy regulation reforms that the Prime Minister said could lead to BPL’s break-up.

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The benefits and pitfalls of becoming an entrepreneur

Some people identify from an early age that they were meant to become an entrepreneur, while others find themselves starting a business due to life changes such as parenthood, retirement or losing a job.

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FACE TO FACE: Young men find purpose in protecting mangroves

WHEN two young men, students of Anatol Rodgers High School, joined a programme designed to save the mangroves on their island, they did not expect that it would change their outlook on life.

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East GB microgrids set to hire up to 50

Up to 50 workers will be hired for the proposed build-out of five solar microgrids designed to help “ease cost of living concerns” and entice former residents to return to Dorian-ravaged east Grand Bahama.

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New police headquarters in Abaco announced as concerns over crime on the island grow

A MODEL for a new multimillion-dollar police headquarters in Abaco was unveiled yesterday even as officials, including Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander, expressed concerns about crime on the island.

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Maria Daxon replaced as COI deputy leader

MARIA Daxon was replaced as deputy leader of the Coalition of Independents after reportedly failing to meet nomination requirements when the party hosted its convention on April 13.

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‘Mind-boggling’ timing over Gov’ts $357m GBPA claim

A FREEPORT attorney yesterday asserted it was “mind-boggling” that the Government should again “throw darts” at the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) given the island’s $2bn investment pipeline.

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Bahamas approved for $60m ‘blue economy’ credit facility

THE Bahamas is gaining access to a $60m credit line targeted at micro, small and medium-sized businesses (MSMEs) in the so-called ‘blue economy’ in a bid to boost sustainable development.

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BPL ‘could be divided into three’

PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis confirmed that Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) could be divided into three separate entities as the government aims to improve power efficiency and reduce BPL’s outstanding debts.

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Will GB rise to the occasion?

As A Digital Transformation Consultant of Bahamian descent residing overseas, with a keen aspiration to witness the flourishing of my homeland, allow me to commence with the first of several letters. These missives will centre on individuals addressing the promising resurgence of the Bahamian Economy, highlighting the pivotal role of Grand Bahama in this revitalization.

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GBPA awards road contracts to Waugh Construction and Bahamas Hot Mix totalling $1.4m

ROAD works contracts totalling $1.4M will begin next month in Grand Bahama at 18 roadways, including three major highways in the Freeport area.

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GAIN AN EDGE - Michael Bowleg: Focused on a sustainable future

INTERNATIONALLY, April is recognised as Earth Month with environmental celebrations and education culminating on April 22, Earth Day.

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Opposition in Spanish Wells to shanty demolitions

SOME Spanish Wells commoners oppose the impending demolition of illegal shanty town structures either entirely or in part, arguing that the needs of people who were allegedly given permission to build on commonage land should be respected even if their structures are not legally built.

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Civil society: The cornerstone of democracy and progress

IN its broadest sense civil society is all the people, places, and things functioning in a civilised society.

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‘Jazz’ hits his second grand slam homer of the season

Nick Senzel homered twice and drove in five runs as the Washington Nationals erased an early seven-run deficit to beat the reeling Miami Marlins 12-9 yesterday.

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Bowleg welcomes World Athletics' president, athletes

MINISTER of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg welcomed World Athletics' president Lord Sebastian Coe and the athletes from around the world back to the Bahamas for the BTC World Relays 2024 Bahamas.

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Lucaya Solar Power - first solar farm in Bahamas - completes construction

Lucaya Solar Power Ltd has completed the construction of the first solar farm in Grand Bahama, making it the first of its kind in the Bahamas.

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GB medical school’s $25m expansion to give 200 jobs

A Grand Bahama medical school says its imminent $25m expansion will create 200 construction jobs as it dismissed a legal battle with its co-founder as “a distraction”.

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CARIFTA TV payment cut in half on contract breach

An upfront $50,000 cash payment related to broadcasting rights for last year’s 50th CARIFTA track and field championships was cut by 50 percent after organisers breached the contract.

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