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Disney to beat local worker pledge by 30% at new port

Disney Cruise Line executives yesterday said they will exceed the number of full-time Bahamian jobs they pledged to create at their new south Eleuthera destination by 30 percent.

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Culmer: Minnis was worst leader ever

CARL Culmer lifted the lid on his tenure as the Free National Movement’s chairman yesterday and described former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis as the worst leader he has served in any capacity.

Cleveland Eneas takes charge on day one

THE defending champions of the New Providence Public Primary Schools Sports Association (NPPPSSA) Track and Field Championships led competitors after day one of competition at the original Thomas A Robinson Stadium.

Recreational watercraft bill adds citizenship requirement

THE Davis administration yesterday tabled legislation that would transform the commercial watercraft industry and allow Bahamians to get the maximum benefit from the nation’s tourism industry.

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Renovation contract for historic Fort Fincastle Water Tower signed

THE historic 126ft Fort Finecastle Water Tower will be renovated for $3m after being inoperable for 22 years.

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CARIFTA Triathlon team announced

Following the completion of its Aquathon and Triathlon National Championships over the weekend, the Bahamas Triathlon Association has announced its team to represent the Bahamas at the 2024 Carifta Triathlon and Aquathlon Championships.

Carnival ‘blown away’ by GB cruise port interest

Senior Carnival Cruise Line executives yesterday said they have been “blown away” by the interest Bahamian bidders have shown in the retail and dining concessions at its new Grand Bahama port.

Long-term Gov’t paper recovery two years out - but no bad thing

Demand for long-term Bahamas government debt is unlikely to recover until after a 2026 general election but that is not necessarily a bad outcome, a senior banker predicted yesterday.

‘We are all at risk’ over Abaco port uncertainty

Abaco’s Chamber of Commerce president is warning “we are all at risk” as she urged the Government to clarify if it has selected a private operator to take over Marsh Harbour’s commercial shipping port.

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Records broken at Red-Line Youth Track Classic

THE third edition of the Red-Line Youth Track Classic brought out multiple record-breaking performances this past weekend at the original Thomas A Robinson Stadium. Division Scores The Hurry Murray track club rounded up victories in three out of eight divisions at the two-day meet and last club meet for the season. They won the under-7 division with a total of 52 points. The host club was second with 39 points and Speed Capacity Maximised finished third at 34 points.

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Denisha Cartwright crowned double champion

In pulling down the curtain on what has been one of the most decorated collegiate performances at Minnesota State, Denisha Cartwright wrapped up her final appearance for the Mavericks on Saturday at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships with some stellar accolades. At the Francis G Welsh Stadium in Emporia, Kansas State, Cartwright was crowned a double champion and a runner up in three of the four events she competed in to lead a host of Bahamians competing throughout the United States, including her new rival on the horizon on the professional ranks, in national record holder Devynne Charlton.

Mako Aquatics Club champions of CG Atlantic Invitational

THE Mako Aquatics Club emerged as the champions of the Barracudas’ ninth Annual CG Atlantic Medical Invitational over the weekend at the Betty Kelly Kenning Swim Complex. The two-day meet, staged on Friday and Saturday, was held in memory of the late coach Sue Coleby and featured clubs from New Providence and Grand Bahama. Mako, coached by Travano McPhee, accumulated a total of 1,372 points, holding the Barracudas, coached by Camron Bruney, who ended up second with 1,115 points.

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$256m FTX properties to ‘hit market within 30 days’

FTX’s $256m Bahamian property empire is set to “hit the market within the next 30 days” after five to seven local realtors were selected to handle their disposal.

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$1.2m centre for wellness launched

GOVERNMENT officials, members of the business and medical community, friends and well-wishers gathered for the grand opening of Dynamic Healing Wellness Centre on Baha Mar Boulevard on Friday, the official ribbon-cutting of the $1.2m chiropractic and physical therapy facility.

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FTX properties up for sale in next month

FTX’s $256m Bahamian property empire is set to “hit the market within the next 30 days” after five to seven local realtors were selected to handle their disposal.

Govt hopeful for compromise with fuel retailers

ECONOMIC Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis said officials are hopeful they will be able to announce a solution or compromise with fuel retailers over the next few weeks.

DEPP chief: CEC permit needed ‘no matter what’

The Government’s top environmental official yesterday said a key approval is required “no matter what” amid fears this will “roadblock” $24m worth of Hope Town construction projects.

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More FNM members throw support behind incumbent leader Pintard

MORE members of the Free National Movement who former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis appointed to Cabinet threw their support behind Michael Pintard yesterday ahead of the upcoming one-day convention.

Betty K warning over fake website

A BAHAMIAN shipping company has been targeted by fraudsters - with a fake website set up to try to fool customers.

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David Watson makes his breakthrough in ‘Hyrox’

THE Bahamas has had representation in just about every sport you could imagine.

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