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Speech from the Throne 'highlights need for national development plan'
A FINANCIAL expert has echoed calls for a national development plan following government's Speech from the Throne earlier this week.
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Man fined for threatening to kill former girlfriend
A 21-year-old man who threatened to kill his former girlfriend was on Friday fined $500.
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Who qualifies for NIB fund?
I have been a contributor of the National Insurance (NIB) fund since the 1980’s; more than three decades ago. I have applied for the unemployment benefit on February 01, 2021. I had included all the necessary documents.
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A COMIC'S VIEW: Davis makes a friend request of Facebook - stop these people saying mean things
THIS week the Leader of the Opposition wrote to Facebook. Unfortunately, it was all “legal talk”. Fortunately, I was able to decipher it for everyday Bahamians:
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A mother and her daughters take the Bahamas to the world stage
The year 2020 might have been a tumultuous one for everyone due to the global pandemic, lockdowns and financial losses, but a mother and her two daughters from Freeport, Grand Bahama made good use of the time to put the Bahamas on the world stage once again.
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Cardi B releases new doll - Moms have their say
MAKING another major business move, superstar rapper Cardi B added a new venture to her already varied portfolio.
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TAXI CHIEF CONTRADICTS MINISTER ON GRIEVANCES
The Bahamas Taxi Cab Union's president yesterday contradicted assertions by a Cabinet minister that their complaints have already been addressed ahead of today's planned protest outside Parliament.
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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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Software player has big Caribbean goals
A Bahamian software company is already targeting domestic and Caribbean expansion just over a year after it was formed, its founder revealed yesterday.
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Freeport’s airport
Now that the GB Port Authority and Hutchinson Wampoa have conveniently extricated themselves from the loss-making joint ownership of the Grand Bahama Airport, it falls upon the Government to undertake the massive task of rebuilding.
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‘NO PINDLING ON THE TICKET’: Former PM's daughter says PLP leaders feared ‘negativity’ of his record
MONIQUE Pindling, the daughter of former Prime Minister Sir Lynden Pindling, said the Progressive Liberal Party’s “leadership” told her she would not receive a nomination because the PLP does not “want a Pindling on the ticket”.
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Confidence from Carmichael candidates
CANDIDATES for the Carmichael constituency presented themselves at Gerald Cash Primary School for nomination on Friday, each expressing full confidence that they will win the seat for their respective political parties.
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Three injured in apartment complex explosion
TWO men and a woman were rushed to hospital Friday morning after suffering injuries from an explosion at their apartment complex on Third Street, The Grove.
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Knowles, Woodside-Johnson honoured at Red-Line Track Classic
TWO phenomenal women, Sonja Knowles and Dianne Woodside-Johnson, were recognised for their contributions to sports, particularly track and field, as they were honoured on Saturday at the inaugural Red-Line Track Classic.
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Economic injustice
Permanent residents with the right to work and contributing to The Bahamas for 50 plus years are receiving valuations on their land some 400% more than what they are worth. Even with appraisals Real Property Tax is being completely unreasonable yet again.
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GB restaurants hail later curfew boost
Grand Bahamian restaurants yesterday hailed the island's one-hour curfew extension to 11pm as a major boost that will “help out very much" with their patrons and operations.
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Airbnb industry suffering shortage of bookings
AS the COVID-19 virus continues to wreak havoc around the world many stakeholders in the Airbnb industry here are feeling the pinch having little to no bookings.
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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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FULL SEVERANCE PAY IS ‘DOUBLE EDGED SWORD’
A Cabinet minister yesterday argued it was a “double-edged sword” for companies to give furloughed workers full severance packages, as he urged persons to remain committed to their employers.
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Suns' NBA Finals lead now 2-1
MILWAUKEE (AP) — When Giannis Antetokounmpo crashed to the court just two weeks ago with what appeared to be a serious knee injury, there was no guarantee he'd be back this season.