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Man shot and killed in nightclub parking lot
A 33-year-old man was reportedly shot and killed during an argument outside a local nightspot on West Bay Street early this morning.
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Code of conduct signed for taxi and public service drivers
TAXI operators and public service drivers will now be governed by an official Code of Conduct following a signing between the Minister of Energy and Transport JoBeth Coleby-Davis and Bahamas Taxi Cab Union (BTCU) President Wesley Ferguson on Friday.
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FNM Chairman expresses shock over Saunders' killing
FREE National Movement Chairman Duane Sands sent heartfelt condolences to the family of Don Saunders, who was shot and killed in an armed robbery in Gambier Village on Wednesday night.
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Bahamians turn out to be baptised during ‘Reaping the Harvest’ weekend
More than 20 individuals gave their lives to Christ and were baptised by water in during a special weekend hosted by Life Changers Ministries International (LCMI).
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Abaco MP: Tourism nearing pre-Dorian levels
CENTRAL and South Abaco MP John Pinder said tourism on the island is nearing pre-Dorian levels, with the first two months of 2024 up 13 per cent from last year.
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Gov't to investigate industrial odours in GB
Prime Minister Philip Davis said his administration is concerned about nuisance odours from the industrial park that are impacting nearby residential communities in Grand Bahama.
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DAY TWO: Bahamas builds lead in hunt for six straight
AT the midpoint of the 2024 CARIFTA Swim Championships, The Bahamas' 26-member team continues to build on its lead in the quest for a sixth straight title.
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Farewell Don: Politicians urged to work together on crime
Archdeacon Keith Cartwright implored the prime minister and leader of the opposition to work together against crime during his sermon at the state-recognized funeral service for former Deputy House Speaker and Member of Parliament (MP) for Tall Pines Donald Lamond Saunders.
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Students learn how to farm
STUDENTS at Preston Albury High School, Rock Sound, Eleuthera, have been showcasing their crops.
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UPDATED: Parent dies at CARIFTA swim event
A PARENT from Grenada died during the CARIFTA aquatics championships on Saturday.
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‘Make the switch’: 2.6% growth below forecasts
THE Bahamas must “make the switch” to focus on medium to long-term economic goals after it was revealed yesterday that 2023’s 2.6 percent real GDP growth came in below expectations.
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UPDATED PM: It is ‘intolerable’ that GBPA has not lived up to deal
PRIME Minister Philip “Brave” Davis threatened to begin arbitration proceedings against the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) if it fails to pay more than $300m owed to the government within the 30-day deadline.
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Legal win for Sandals on ex-butler sex claims
SANDALS Royal Bahamian and its parent have won two legal victories in just over a month against a US couple who generated massive global publicity in making claims of indecent assault against an ex-butler.
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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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IDB: Bahamas Internet costs, speed miss mark
Broadband Internet costs and speeds represent potential barriers to The Bahamas embracing the digital economy and improved competitiveness, a multilateral lender has warned.
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FNM claims govt broke law on finance
THE Opposition’s finance spokesman yesterday challenged whether the Government may have violated public finance laws by drawing on $133m from its “sinking funds” to pay debts coming due.
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Gov’t u-turn on Nassau solar bidding deadline
THE Government has performed a u-turn over the deadline by which all bids on the New Providence renewable energy and microgrid project must be received, it can be revealed.
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Gov’t and Opposition fight on GDP growth
THE Government and Opposition yesterday battled over what real GDP growth that fell below expectations for 2023 means for The Bahamas’ short-term economic prospects.
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PI resort proposal expands units 46%
The former Paradise Harbour Club’s proposed redevelopment is being expanded to a seven-storey hotel featuring a 46 percent increase in units compared to earlier plans.