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Farewell to giants of tourism

Two giants in the Tourism-Hotel business of The Bahamas passed within days of each other... significant as both played such an important part in the development of the employees and their appointments and remuneration.

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U.S. sets new vaccine entry policy

NEW restrictions coming into force in November in the United States will require all adult foreign visitors who are travelling by air to show full COVID-19 vaccination status.

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A COMIC'S VIEW: Twas the night before Christmas

‘TWAS the night before Christmas when all through the House;

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People at GB hospital ‘sicker and with poor outcomes’

COVID-19 cases are increasing in Grand Bahama, according to a leading health official who reported that more patients are coming to the hospital “sicker and with poor outcomes”, resulting in more deaths.

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Osaka lights cauldron at Tokyo opening ceremony

(AP) – Tennis star Naomi Osaka has lit the cauldron at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Games, ending the flame’s long journey from Greece to these delayed Olympics.

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Property tax

Sometimes it is best not to comment when you have been fan-faring how good the property market is and who record high leveled sales.

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Those in need?

The act of giving…simple charity is a wonderful act which must be encouraged and supported, but persons who are far from in need must not take advantage of ‘free this and that’ especially at this time when we still have suffering people in our community.

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Pentecostal Assemblies hold annual convention

THE Bahamas and Turks & Caicos Council of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World is currently hosting its 73rd annual General Convention under the theme: “Standing on a Firm Foundation”.

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A waste of time

Surely after four administrations spending millions on community clean-ups, someone would understand this is a useless exercise as the community messes up right after the last truck and tractor leave the area.

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Couple in court accused of receiving stolen television

A COUPLE was charged in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday with receiving a stolen item.

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Tribute to Dr Eugene Newry

I am deeply saddened by the passing of Dr Eugene Newry, my dear friend of many decades and a comrade in the struggle for the fullness of democracy in our Bahamas. He was one of a group of young men who banded together back in the late Fifties to further the cause of majority rule for the Bahamas.

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Poor service by the banks

I'm young enough to remember the bank's advertising how “friendly” they were and they tried hard to improve and encourage customer relations –you know get to know your Bank manager and staff of your “friendlier than friendly Bank”..... all gone like dinosaurs.

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Clarity on civil service and costs

Didn’t the new Government promise more rational approaches to governance and social responsibility?

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Murder suspect remanded to prison

A 25-year-old man accused of murdering a man earlier this year was remanded to prison yesterday.

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Mandatory vaccination

Worldwide persons are hesitant about taking a vaccination of any sort regardless of where it would have been developed due to what seems to be a number of reasons. These include: a stark lack of conversation amongst citizens and the so-called ‘experts’; a discussion on the pros and cons of taking a vaccine; mistrust of the relevant government and no guarantees that the “cure” will not be worse than the actual COVID-19. Many people are simply afraid to have a foreign serum injected into their bodily systems.

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Destination Bahamas?

I have operated travel agencies in the Maine and eastern Massachusetts area for many years.

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Health visa is a barrier

Alarm bells are ringing at the travel agencies which I operate in Columbus and the southern Ohio area. We are not getting bookings for The Bahamas. After years when your country was a major destination for our clients, even in July and August, there appears now to be little interest.

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San Salvador ‘impressed’ with Crystal visit

A San Salvador business owner yesterday said she was “impressed” by how Crystal Cruises guests were treated when they visited the island last week.

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Paul Greene commits to Chipola College

PAUL Greene is set to transfer to a Junior College basketball powerhouse for the next step in his academic and athletic career.

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CDC lowers COVID-19 Travel Risk Advisory Rating for Bahamas to Level 1

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) further lowered the COVID-19 Travel Risk Advisory Rating for The Bahamas to Level 1 (low) on Thursday.